In conversation with @addictedtorags on the historic evolution of the plain t-shirt to the graphic tee. The transition of tees from underwear to outerwear. T-shirt activism and contextualising the history behind the clenched fist graphic. Getting into your own niche. What deems a Tee to be rare. The recent resurgence of the ironic slogan tee and the contemporary T-shirt makers ripping off the vintage ones. The ford 'freak' tee and 70s souvenir tees. Arturo Vega designs for the Ramones tees. Selling band merch back in the day. Bootleg tees. Single stitch. How hard it is to replicate old printing techniques. Gatekeeping. The dying art of old printing techniques. Swiping your card to look the part, and so much more <3

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Editing the Doom Scroll Newsletter - a curation of women's vintage clothing from different shops all over the world.

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Cant Not Podcast - in conversation with vintage dealers and sustainable fashion personalities.