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Author Archives: b. murphy

Brian has been collecting shirts for 15 years (plus sneakers, vinyl, ... but mainly shirts). He started going to shows in the mid 90s and quickly got hooked on crucial gear. Blame it on Bane or In My Eyes. He's still in a debate with Dalbec on who has the better Bane collection. As far as blog content, you can expect to see lots of weirdo late 90s tees and lots of newer, more recent merch from Brian.

Sugar Shorts

I’m not claiming these shorts are cool. Not even close. But I will claim if you wear these shorts to a hipster party, you will get lots of free PBR and your choice of people to suck face. I’m not sure anyone even remembers who Sugar was. Hell File Under Easy Listening dropped in 1994,… Continue reading ».

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The Straight Edge Varsity Jacket

I’m torn on my opinion on this varsity jacket from mrvarsity01. Why torn? I’ll break it down for you. Pros: There is a company that recognizes the straight edge market This company is providing slightly less expensive jackets than a one off This company recognizes the demographic because so many people must have been buying… Continue reading ».

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True Colors Baseball Jacket

HEY now. Where the fuck did this jacket come from? It’s awesome. I recall seeing True Colors on their last US tour and I definitely don’t remember seeing these jackets. I definitely would have recalled them. This is where varsity jacket (more thoughts on that particular jacket later), it’s still pretty damn crucial. Someone, fill… Continue reading ».

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The Lonsdale XXL Jacket Trade

Back in 1999 (or was it 2000) before the Edge Day show, there was a crucial xmulletx swap at 8 Carmel in Boston. Dudes from all over the city, most in some of my favorite bands, gathered with boxes and bins of records, tshirts, posters and memorabilia. It was the xmulletx swap but in real… Continue reading ».

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