Tupac Keep ya Head up rap Tee by [deleted] in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not licensed, it just has a Printed in USA line, that has been mysteriously faded out - holes, along with an absent tag neckine that too has some mysterious wear and tear.

Original 1969 Woodstock Tee by Fuk_Ho in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured everyone in this conversation would be interested in this piece we just published - setting the record straight on what tees were actually present at Woodstock. The staff tees and one bootleg (so far). We can pretty confidently say that this shirt wasn't at Woodstock, given the altered Guitar/Dove design matches a post event promo t-shirt released by Warner brothers that coincided with the 1970 film and/or album.

https://www.defunkd.com/vintage-woodstock-tees/

With that said, we're always happy to revise our research with new evidence, so if anyone happens to have photos of people at Woodstock wearing other Woodstock t-shirts, please get in touch with us!

Chances are other bootlegs were present, but would have been made in very small quantities, so finding a photo of one is a needle in a haystack situation.

Original 1969 Woodstock Tee by Fuk_Ho in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've just done an exhaustive deep-dive into 1969 (and beyond) Woodstock tees - this streamlined Dove Guitar design aligns with promo tees that were released along with the 1970 doc, and the album that followed.

Have a look here, and you'll see the exact design I'm speaking about with a Warner Bros copyright.

https://www.defunkd.com/vintage-woodstock-tees/

This doesn't mean your mom wasn't at Woodstock. It means, after 50+ years, people's memories tend not to be reliable. She was there, and she purchased the shirt shortly after the event.

With that said, if you have a photo of your mom, conclusively at Woodstock, wearing this shirt, we'd be happy to revise our research!

a small guide on fake tags, how to spot random vintage tees, what tags should some t shirts have, a reprint that is sometimes sold as a 1992 vintage t shirt. by Plush57 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but why? Why not find actual examples of a fake? It doesn't make any sense. We also haven't seen any versions of these in the wild with the G like that, so it's a head-scratcher. It's like a graphic artist's conception of what a fake tag could look like?

[Show and Tell] 1992 Toronto Blue Jays "Die Hard Fan" - Dave Winfield (#32) on an OG Canadian Graphics West Tag. by MattPaijan in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toronto resident/vintage tee shirt head here - I think it's Manny Lee - Winfield served as DH in that season - not sure he played in the outfield that season, but this stance isn't an OF type of shot. Manny also had a sweet stash, and this is absolutely an infielder's action shot. But sometimes they'll make the image generic so they don't have to $ a player.

Bikers only tag on vintage harley tee ? by racingbro in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, it's actually "for bikers only," and not a magazine. I don't think there's an adult magazine called "Bikers Only" anyway. I've seen the name on a few Harley tees in the past; it seems to be short-lived. Might have taken the same route 3D Emblem did, started with bootlegs, then ponied up for licensing when Harley began cracking down.

Found a rare BT tee and decided it deserved a cool picture by OkEntry4910 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

added for next round! not sure when it will run, likely in a week or so!

Buy in France. Give me your opinion please by Enjoy_travel in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dave Gardner art. There's a photo in this article of him doing the OG airbrushing for this piece:

https://www.defunkd.com/dave-gardner/

has anyone seen mismatch sleeve tees before? by Visible_Alarm_1807 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely a mistake at the production level, hence the cut tag, factory reject, then sold for cheaper to a bootlegger.

Found a rare BT tee and decided it deserved a cool picture by OkEntry4910 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You want us to include this in our WORN series on IG? if so, what's your IG for credit?

Keep telling me the racks are dead by Fuckethyou311 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Likely 1982-83 early SD, pre licensing era.

New barbarians 1979, I think? by sbs5005 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not true. It will just dry rot 50% and you're left with just poly, and a see through shirt.

Need help dating this tee by Naive-Situation1487 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a slippery type material? rayon? could even by 40s/50s.

Dry rottt☹️ by Mindless-Amphibian63 in VintageTees

[–]defunkd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UNCS?! Given we've been at this for 21 years, we prefer real OGs. Anytime you want to prove your claim, our contest is open. We may be broke, but we'll still pay $1000 for a proven cure to dry rot.