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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.

COA – Virginia Is For Lovers Tee

By b. murphy | Published 09/24/2009

Virginia is for Lovers. I never quite got that. I’ve been to Virginia. I don’t recall anything especially romantic about it. Arlington isn’t filled with love and beauty. It was nice, but it wasn’t romantic like Niagara Falls, which according to a decrepit sign on the way in is “the honeymoon capital of the World.”… Continue reading ».

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WTF? Seventh Dagger Straight Edge Hood

By b. murphy | Published 09/24/2009

Is this what Straight Edge looks like? What would Ian say? More importantly (and more relevant), what would Brett Beach say? I keep assuming I’m misreading this auction or my eyes are playing tricks on me. This is a magic eye print, right? It looks like it says straight edge but in reality is a… Continue reading ».

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Free Spirit – Stand As One Tee

By b. murphy | Published 09/24/2009

Casali told me this tee reminded him of a Newport (or some other cigarette) advertisement. I don’t see that. I see a nod towards INSTED! Needless to say, this is the first Free Spirit tee. And you better snatch this up to claim your piece of history. If you don’t know, Free Spirit is quite… Continue reading ».

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Hands Tied – Logo Longsleeve

By b. murphy | Published 09/24/2009

You know what design team knew a good looking shirt when they dreamt one up? Tim and Ed. Those two have loads of design smarts. They’ve taken their favorite elements of late 80s tee, added a mid 90s touch and then that special personal touch. That’s just a good look. Red shirt with yellow print?… Continue reading ».

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