{"title":"MENS TOPS","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchival and contemporary tops — from deconstructed shirts to conceptual knitwear. Each piece selected for its design language and lasting relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-1978-1979-the-edge-art-punk-t-shirt","title":"Vintage 1978\/1979 “The Edge” Art-Punk T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Edge \/ Sands London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Late 1970s — Circa 1978–1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton jersey with an ultra-thin, soft vintage handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavily patinated vintage condition, carrying the authentic character of a garment approaching five decades in age. Visible storage spotting, natural fabric yellowing and faint marks appear throughout, while the chest graphic remains remarkably sharp and strong. Please refer closely to the photographs for a complete assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimated Men’s S \/ Women’s Medium with a fitted and cropped 1970s rock silhouette. Please consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Shoulder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 45cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 48cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Portugal \/ the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from approximately 1978–1979, this original “\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edge”\u003c\/strong\u003e merchandise T-shirt is an extraordinarily obscure artefact from the point at which London punk began splintering into New Wave and post-punk. The group emerged in the aftermath of The Damned’s initial 1978 breakup and included guitarist Lu Edmonds - later of Public Image Ltd - and drummer Jon Moss, who would go on to join Culture Club.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest carries a stark abstract graphic built from directional arrows, a fragment of musical notation and integrated “THE EDGE” typography. Arranged within a jagged, minimalist landscape, the image captures the severe DIY visual language of late-1970s art punk before that aesthetic became codified and widely reproduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-style single-stitch construction appears along the sleeves and lower hem, while the exceptionally thin, soft weave is characteristic of genuine British rock apparel from the era. Its narrow V-neck, close-fitting body and slightly cropped proportions create the lean silhouette associated with the original London punk look. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Given its obscure origin and extraordinary age, surviving examples are exceptionally difficult to find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar beyond a conventional band T-shirt, this is a museum-worthy crossover between underground music memorabilia, graphic design and wearable punk history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SECOND PHASE ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58267772617036,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/2082\/5676\/files\/TheEdgetshirt1front.png?v=1785537282"},{"product_id":"vintage-1978-1979-the-edge-geometric-arrow-graphic-t-shirt","title":"Vintage 1978\/1979 “The Edge” Geometric Arrow-Graphic T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Edge \/ Saint Michael\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 1970s — Circa 1978–1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton Jersey with an Ultra-Thin, Soft Vintage Handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavily patinated vintage condition, carrying the authentic character of a garment approaching five decades in age. Visible storage spotting, natural fabric yellowing and faint marks appear across the mid-torso, while the bold diagonal arrow graphic remains strong and visually striking. The shirt is currently unwashed, preserving it as an organic period time capsule. Please refer closely to the photographs for a complete assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium, with a fitted and slightly cropped 1970s rock silhouette. \u003cbr\u003ePlease consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e40cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 44cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from approximately 1978–1979, this original “The Edge” merchandise T-shirt is an extraordinarily obscure artefact from the moment London punk began splintering into New Wave and post-punk. The group emerged following The Damned’s initial 1978 breakup and included guitarist Lu Edmonds - later of Public Image Ltd - and drummer Jon Moss, who would go on to join Culture Club.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particularly striking variant presents the band’s alternative geometric identity through a cascading diagonal composition of outlined fragments and solid ascending arrows. Sweeping dramatically from the torso towards the shoulder, the graphic disrupts the conventional centred band-shirt layout and captures the stark, experimental visual language that typified the aesthetic of the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-style single-stitch construction appears along the sleeves and lower hem, while the exceptionally thin, soft weave is characteristic of British rock apparel from the era. 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Storage marks, tonal variation and natural yellowing transform the fabric into a beautifully distressed canvas that no modern reproduction could convincingly recreate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar beyond a conventional band T-shirt, this is a museum-worthy intersection of underground music memorabilia, radical graphic design and wearable punk history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECOND PHASE ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58267795128652,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/2082\/5676\/files\/Theedgetshirt2front.png?v=1785538108"},{"product_id":"vintage-1979-1981-generation-x-dancing-with-myself-punk-t-shirt","title":"Vintage 1979–1981 Generation X “Dancing with Myself” Punk T-shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generation X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Late 1970s \/ Early 1980s — Circa 1979–1981\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton jersey with an ultra-thin, semi-sheer vintage handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition. Remarkably for a white T-shirt of this age, the fabric remains clean and bright, with no heavy yellowing or significant storage staining. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimated Men’s Small \/ Women’s Medium, with a classic slim 1970s rock fit. Please consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e40cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 46cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 58 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from approximately 1979–1981, this original \u003cstrong\u003eGeneration X “Dancing with Myself”\u003c\/strong\u003e merchandise T-shirt captures a pivotal moment in British punk history. Generation X brought a melodic, pop-conscious edge to the London underground and launched Billy Idol before his emergence as an international solo star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-style single-stitch construction appears along the sleeves and lower hem. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDecades of natural wear have softened the knit into a sheer, paper-thin texture with an exceptionally fluid drape. 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The sleeves have been raw-cut into a sleeveless muscle silhouette, leaving deliberately shredded armholes. Extensive natural wear appears throughout, including fading, multiple pinholes and small punctures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold strictly as found and as-is. Please study the photographs carefully for a complete assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimated Men’s Small \/ Women’s Medium, with a tight, cropped 1970s rock fit. Please consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShoulder Width: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e37cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 40cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 50cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from approximately 1977–1979, this original \u003cstrong\u003eThe Damned “Stretcher Case”\u003c\/strong\u003e T-shirt captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of London’s first-wave punk scene. Emerging from the band’s seminal early period - following their place in history as the first British punk group to release both a single and a full-length album - the graphic reflects the dark, anarchic energy associated with Dave Vanian, Brian James, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front carries the band’s dramatic dive-bombing dead bird motif in stark white, set against a deep-red Gothic logo and scrolling underline ornamentation. The image combines punk aggression with the macabre theatricality that distinguished The Damned from their contemporaries and anticipated the darker visual identity they would later develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shirt is defined as much by its physical history as by its graphic. Long before manufactured distressing became a fashion convention, an earlier owner aggressively removed the sleeves to create a raw-edged muscle tank. 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Decades of wear have given the cotton a smooth, matte-black fade while leaving the shirt structurally sound, with no visible holes or seam separation. Please refer closely to the photographs for a complete assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimated Men’s Medium, with a slim 1980s rock silhouette. Please consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShoulder to Shoulder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 47cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 50cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 62cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from 1986, this original promotional T-shirt for \u003cstrong\u003eSwans\u003c\/strong\u003e’ fourth studio album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoly Money\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a cornerstone artefact of New York’s experimental underground. It represents a pivotal period in the band’s evolution, when Michael Gira and Jarboe brought severe Industrial No-Wave sound, ritualistic repetition and confrontational anti-consumerist imagery into a singular artistic language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front carries one of the band’s most recognisable graphic compositions: an enormous gilded dollar-sign emblem intersected by deep olive horizontal bars. Stark red block lettering spells out “S-W-A-N-S” above and “HOLY MONEY” below, creating a brutal, almost propagandistic layout whose symbolism mirrors the album’s preoccupation with power, control, greed and submission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-style single-stitch construction appears along the sleeves and lower hem, while four decades of natural wear have softened the cotton into an exceptionally fluid, lightweight jersey. The matte-black fading and finely textured print give the shirt an authenticity and visual depth that modern reproductions cannot convincingly recreate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECOND PHASE ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58267848933708,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/2082\/5676\/files\/SwansTshirtblackfront.png?v=1785540623"},{"product_id":"vintage-1986-swans-time-is-money-bastard-promotional-t-shirt","title":"Vintage 1986 Swans “Time Is Money (Bastard)” Promotional T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original 1986 Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cotton Jersey in a soft heather-grey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent, beautifully broken-in vintage condition. The heather-grey fabric has developed an exceptionally soft handle and fluid drape through decades of natural wear. It remains structurally sound, with no visible holes or seam separation. Please refer closely to the photographs for a complete assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimated Men’s Medium, with a classic slim 1980s silhouette. Please consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e47cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 47cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 58cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from 1986, this original promotional T-shirt for Swans’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Is Money (Bastard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures one of the most uncompromising periods in the band’s history. Emerging from the mid-1980s New York underground, the release fused punishing repetition and industrial force with a stark examination of labour, power and economic control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front is dominated by Swans’ monumental dollar-sign emblem, printed in deep maroon over a heavy charcoal outline. Beneath it, the confrontational title “TIME IS MONEY (BASTARD)” appears in severe block lettering, while a restrained “SWANS” logo near the neckline completes the almost propagandistic composition. The economy of the design only intensifies its impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-style single-stitch construction appears along the sleeves and lower hem. Four decades of wear have softened the heather-grey knit into a relaxed, fluid jersey, while the naturally faded graphic ink gives the print a depth and surface character that contemporary reproductions cannot replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SECOND PHASE ARCHIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58267871838540,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/2082\/5676\/files\/Swansgreyfront.png?v=1785541536"},{"product_id":"vintage-1977-sex-pistols-anti-censorship-hand-painted-protest-t-shirt","title":"Vintage 1977 Sex Pistols Anti-Fascist Hand-Painted Protest T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 1970s — Circa 1977–1978\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Cotton Jersey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spectacular vintage condition. The cotton has developed a rich off-white patina, with subtle storage spotting and light natural yellowing consistent with its considerable age. Hand-applied paint and ink remain remarkably vivid across the front, back and sleeves. Entirely individual in its execution and ageing, the shirt survives as a singular time capsule. Please refer closely to the photographs for a complete assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estimated Men’s Medium \/ Women’s Large. Please consult the exact measurements below to ensure a precise fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShoulder to Shoulder: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e50cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArmpit to Armpit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 50cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 58cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating stylistically from approximately 1977–1978 and reportedly found on the floor of the infamous Roxy club after a punk concert, this extraordinary hand-painted Sex Pistols protest T-shirt reads as a complete visual map of the censorship, corporate rejection and media panic surrounding the band at the height of the London punk explosion. More than conventional merchandise, it is a one-of-one piece of wearable folk art shaped by the confrontation between punk and the British establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the front, a dense hand-rendered mosaic catalogues the institutions cast as the Pistols’ enemies. The imagery references former record labels EMI and A\u0026amp;M, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Woolworths, the BBC and the Independent Broadcasting Authority, framed by the incendiary slogans “NO FUTURE” and “FOR FASCISTS.” The deliberately crude execution intensifies the shirt’s DIY immediacy, resembling a protest placard translated directly onto the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front also incorporates a swastika—an intentionally disturbing emblem that must be understood within the shirt’s explicitly anti-fascist composition rather than as an endorsement of Nazi ideology. Punk artists and participants of the period frequently appropriated taboo imagery to shock, aggravate and confront the society around them. Here, its placement among corporate and institutional logos weaponises the symbol as an accusation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-style single-stitch construction appears at the seams, while the exceptionally thin cotton, organic yellowing and individually applied artwork reinforce its aged, handmade character. 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Produced following the musical’s landmark 1986 West End debut and 1988 Broadway opening, it captures the moment Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production became an international cultural phenomenon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front carries the musical’s instantly recognisable emblem: the stark white Phantom mask paired with a single deep-red rose. Set against the naturally faded black ground, the restrained image has an almost Gothic minimalism—dramatic enough to stand alone while remaining exceptionally wearable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn darkness, the mask reveals the sweatshirt’s defining feature. Its original phosphorescent ink emits a vivid green glow, transforming the familiar theatre graphic into something eerie, playful and unexpectedly contemporary. 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