Stussy T-shirts: Who Sets the Prices?

I found this to be the best Stussy shot among the chill shots.

Stussy T-shirts, if you buy them from the official site, even new ones cost around 60,000 to 100,000 won. However... there are some T-shirts that seem like someone else has worn them to death, going for over 2 million won?!

This is the result of searching 'vintage Stussy t-shirt' on eBay and sorting by highest price. If you see something like this at a flea market or a thrift shop, don't bother bargaining, just buy it!

1. STUSSY "BOB MARLEY" PRINT Tee Men's Tops size M 80s Vintage old clothing

2. Stussy Nitro Microphone Underground T-Shirt Rare

Stussy Nitro Microphone Underg

Stussy Nitro Microphone Underg

Stussy Nitro Microphone Underg

Stussy Nitro Microphone Underg

3. Shadowman Stussy 80's vintage long sleeve T-shirt size L men's single stitch

Shadowman Stussy 80's vintage

4. Harley Davidson Stussy collaboration Vintage print T-shirt size XL color red

Harley Davidson Stussy collabo

Harley Davidson Stussy collabo

Harley Davidson Stussy collabo

5. Clown Stussy 80s Vintage Shirt T-shirt Pit to pit 21.3in

6. Stüssy x Ed Banger Records 10 Ans Black Colored Shirt Size Extra Large

Stüssy x Ed Banger Records 10

Stüssy x Ed Banger Records 10

7. Super Rare Ron T Spray Can Stussy 80s Vintage

Super Rare Ron T Spray Can Stu

Super Rare Ron T Spray Can Stu

8. Old Stussy T Shirt Masaki Sugata Wearing Model Black Tag Feelin Irie No.yp463

Old Stussy T Shirt Masaki Suga

Old Stussy T Shirt Masaki Suga

9. Geki Rare 80s Food Coach Jacket Stussy Vintage

Geki Rare 80s Food Coach Jacket Stussy Vintage

10. Bear pattern Stussy 80's vintage men's t-shirt single stitch made in USA size

11. King Stussy 80's vintage shadow man T-shirt men's size XL rare model dark green

King Stussy 80's vintage shado

King Stussy 80's vintage shado

PS -

Other Who determines the price of vintage Stussy T-shirts? There's no definitive answer, but there are some general rules.

• Products made in the US in the 1980s

• Products from when Shawn Stussy was still with Stussy

• Products with cool graphics

• Products with cool logo lettering

• Single stitch

• Collaboration products

• Products featuring certain characters (like Shadowman, Stickman, etc.)

Anyway, the group that likes vintage Stussy and old Stussy T-shirts is completely different from the group that likes current Stussy white/black logo T-shirts. If you go to the website now, almost all the white/black products are sold out! Current Stussy T-shirts and vintage Stussy T-shirts are practically different products! And the customer base that consumes them is completely different.

Some people say it's the best street brand out there, and I 100% agree! And the fact that the brand has its own font is amazing!

By the way, what's left of old Stussy at Soobaak Vintage!??

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Talk About 1980s Levi’s Jeans - made in USA (501 & Others)

Moosgaard Twins wearing Levis

When vintage Levi's jeans are discussed in shops introducing American denim, it's hard not to mention the image of the "Moosgaard Twins." These two, regardless of what they wear, always exude coolness. Even as a guy, seeing their duo shot makes me want to buy vintage Levi's.

Steve Jobs wearing Levis Denim Jeans

Vintage Levi’s Jeans. Displayed at Soobak's hanger. Gorgeous.

0. So I bought quite a lot of them. From the highly sought-after "Original" models to replicas like LVC (Levi’s Vintage Clothing), Warehouse, Full Count, Orslow, Samurai Jeans, and The Real McCoy’s, I've experienced a fair share. Among them, Warehouse stood out in terms of quality, but my tight budget hindered me from shelling out 300,000 won for a pair of jeans.

Warehouse is among the top-tier denim replica brands. Not only do they craft excellent denim, but they also excel in high-quality washing techniques. They're known for producing washes that closely resemble originals, to the point where you might mistake them for the real deal.

I mean, jeans are just jeans, right? They don't need to be that well-made.

To me, jeans didn't need to be the highest quality with premium materials and craftsmanship. I just needed something durable, versatile, and timeless that would fit well regardless of changing tastes. The Levi's jeans produced around the 1980s fulfilled these somewhat picky criteria perfectly. Technically, they were produced from the mid to late 1970s until 1992, but let's just call it the '80s for simplicity. (Does that sound too obsessive already?)

1987s Levi’s 501xx

The world of vintage Levi's is vast and deep. Even covering just the Levi's produced from the mid to late 1970s until 1992 would be challenging for one blog post. Fortunately (?), I don't know too many facts or favorite points among them.

There's a concept in vintage Levi's called "Big E." Levi's used to be written in all caps until the early 1970s, hence the Big E represents the older Levi's models. From the mid-1970s onwards, it changed to "Levi's." Even today, except for replicas, you can find the "Small e" red tab on most Levi's models.

history of the 501

There's a concept in vintage Levi's called "Big E." Levi's used to be written in all caps until the early 1970s, hence the Big E represents the older Levi's models. From the mid-1970s onwards, it changed to "Levi's." Even today, except for replicas, you can find the "Small e" red tab on most Levi's models.

The iconic Levi's model, '501', used selvage denim until 1983. After the switch to the Small e, selvage denim jeans were produced for about ten more years. Compared to the Big E selvage denim produced from the 1870s to the early 1970s (about 100 years), this was a significantly shorter period. Perhaps that's why even the Small e ones receive the same reverence as originals.

LVC (Levi’s Vintage Clothing) also reproduces the selvage denim from that era as '78501 (1978 reproduction)' and '83501 (1983 reproduction)'. In Japan, Levi's 501 from 1966 (66501), with similar fits, patches, and fabric, is called "66 Pre/Post" models. Vintage Levi's, like the Big E, also command high prices.

Later on, through an era where sewing and selvage coexisted, selvage denim fabric disappeared into history. But my favorite remains those from that time.

Even though they're non-selvage, the denim from the 1980s has a texture and weight similar to selvage denim, making it suitable for wearing in all four seasons. The subtle fading of the indigo denim blends well with any outfit, adding a unique charm.

Even though they're non-selvage, the denim from the 1980s has a texture and weight similar to selvage denim, making it suitable for wearing in all four seasons. The subtle fading of the indigo denim blends well with any outfit, adding a unique charm.

These are my hard-worn 1980s Levi's. I need to find a brighter pair, but it seems impossible. If they're going to fade, it'll take at least another 10 years. But they're already so beautiful as they are...

Good denim goes through cycles of washing and wearing, becoming crisp and then soft. With each wash and wear, they shrink slightly but stretch back to their original size, thanks to their inherent elasticity even without spandex.

3. The small and thin font stamped with '501', size markings, and the blank tab. The blank tab was originally attached for quality control purposes in factories, indicating products counted in multiples of 100 or 1000 during production. If you chose a pair with a blank tab, rest assured, it's authentic!

The denim back then was made of Rigid (Shrink To Fit) fabric. So, it's recommended to shrink them in hot water before wearing. Most vintage Levi's appear to be two inches smaller than the labeled size. If it doesn't have a label indicating shrinkage or if it underwent washing, it's advisable to go two inches up from your usual size. I personally prefer a looser fit, so I went three inches up. In reality, it's about one inch up.

The button fly becomes more comfortable over time—more comfortable to open than to close.

vintage Levis in Soobaak

vintage Levis in Soobaak

Recently picked vintage Levi's from the 1980s. There were more than I expected. As someone who loves and collects 1980s Levi's, it's not easy to come across such a variety. Having this many could mean they're not popular, or they're so popular that people keep buying them. Maybe both. I want to get a pair in a new blue and another in a beautifully faded blue, preferably both from the 1980s.

<Levis Jeans prices at Soobak, as of 2020>

90s Levi's: 65,000 KRW

80s non-selvage: 95,000 KRW

80s selvage (66 Pre/Post): Around 200,000 KRW

Recommendation for Sneakers Suitable for American Casual or American Traditional Styles

0. Hello, everyone visiting the Soobaak Vintage blog! Today, we're going to talk about American casual and American traditional styles, and I'm here to recommend some awesome sneakers that go well with these styles.

1. First, let's briefly explain these two styles~

American casual (around the 1990s) refers to a style that is comfortable yet stylish. This style primarily includes comfortable and casual clothing and shoes such as t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, shorts, and sneakers. American casual fashion is influenced by sportswear and emphasizes a simple yet stylish feel. On the other hand, American traditional (around the 1960s) represents the traditional and conservative style of America. This style is usually worn in official or more formal events, emphasizing a classic and elegant feel. Classic clothing and accessories such as suits, dress shirts, ties, dress shoes, and leather belts are characteristic of American traditional fashion.

2. Represented brands for these two styles roughly include:

• For American casual: Levi's, Nike, Converse, Vans, Gap, J. Crew, Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger, and so on.

• For American traditional brands: Brooks Brothers, J. Press, Alden, and vintage Abercrombie, to name a few. Polo Ralph Lauren can be considered as encompassing both styles.

3. When recommending sneakers that suit these styles, they should go well with the representative pants from these two styles.

_ Vintage Levi's denim 501, 505

_ Officer chino pants

_ OG 107 Fatigue pants

_ Chino pants with pleats in the front (such as 90s Polo chinos)

_ And finally, gray wool trousers.

4. Now, let's recommend exactly 10 pairs. Going in the order of recommendation~

1) Sperry Cloud CVO Deck Shoes: Preferably in an old-school shape.

Sperry Cloud CVO Deck Shoes

2) Converse Chuck Taylor Low (White/Red or Black/White)

kurt cobain wearing converse

3) Converse Jack Purcell

Converse Jack Purcell Beatles

4) Adidas Stan Smiths (White/Green): Preferably with natural leather uppers.

Adidas Stan Smiths

5) Vans Anaheim & 6) Vans Slip-On

Vans Anaheim Vans Slip-On

Vans Anaheim Vans Slip-On

Vans Anaheim Vans Slip-On

7) Nike Jordan 1: Chicago or Bread colorway would be great.

Nike Jordan 1

8) New Balance 574 or 1400

New Balance 574

New Balance 574

9) Nike Killshot

Nike Killshot

10) Nike Force CVO: Size up.

Unfortunately, some shoes that didn't make it into the list include Nike LDV, Nike Cortez (nylon), New Balance 99* series, Adidas Samba, Adidas Campus, and Trickers, among others.

5. Anyway, the common features of the sneakers included in those 10 lists are:

1) They have a rich history.

2) They are one of the models representing that brand.

3) They have a flat and elongated shape.

That should cover it!

If any of the shoes from that list are missing in your collection, it's advisable to get them. They're the must-haves for your shoe rack!

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