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Sunday, January 18, 2026
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Vintage Denim Grails
Hunt for these iconic models on eBay, Grailed, and vintage shops
Vintage Levi's — The Gold Standard
Levi's 501 (Shrink-to-Fit)
Best Era: 1980s–1990s USAThe #1 menswear vintage jean — the holy grail of denim collecting
- Look for red tab and "Made in USA"
- Strong natural fades
- Classic straight fit
Levi's 505
Best Era: 1970s–1990s USAZip fly classic straight fit — 501 energy but easier to wear
- Slightly more relaxed than 501
- Great for everyday wear
Levi's 517
Best Era: 1970s–1990sBootcut/slim flare — the "Jake Woolf silhouette"
- Very current again
- Perfect for boots
Levi's 550
Best Era: 1990s USARelaxed taper — perfect baggy-but-not-crazy fit
- Ideal for wider silhouettes
- Great fade potential
Levi's Orange Tab
Best Era: 1970s–1980sMore fashion/casual, less traditional workwear
Find on eBay →Vintage Wrangler — The Cowboy's Choice
Wrangler 13MWZ
Best Era: 1970s–1990s USAThe classic cowboy jean — iconic Western workwear
- Sanforized denim
- High rise, slim-straight leg
- Perfect for boots
Wrangler "No Fault / Broken Twill"
Best Era: 1970s–1990sWrangler's iconic fabric that wears beautifully
Find on eBay →Vintage Lee — The Workwear Legend
Lee 101 (101B / 101Z)
Best Era: 1950s–1970sThe grail Lee line — highly collectible
- 101B = button fly
- 101Z = zip fly
- Exceptional quality and aging
Lee Riders (200/220/201)
Best Era: 1960s–1990sMore common than 101 but still very legit
- Great value vintage option
- Authentic workwear heritage
Lee Storm Rider Jeans
Best Era: 1960s–1980sCollectible when paired with Storm Rider jacket vibe
Find on eBay →Lee Painter Pants
Best Era: 1970s–1990sRelaxed/fashion-friendly fit — workwear denim
Find on eBay →Lee Union Made / USA-made
Best Era: 1970s–1990sLook for Union Made tags — best quality era
Find on eBay →Vintage Guess — '80s/'90s Cool
Guess "Marilyn" Jeans
Best Era: Mid/Late 1980sIconic Guess denim line
- High rise, classic stonewash
- Strong taper
Guess "Georges Marciano" Era
Best Era: 1980s–Early 1990sMost collectible/best made Guess
- Heavier denim
- Better construction details
Guess Triangle Logo Patch
Best Era: 1980s–1990sIf it has the triangle logo patch, you're golden
Find on eBay →Guess Heavy Stonewash + Taper
Best Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990sThe "Miami / model off-duty" Guess look
Find on eBay →Vintage Watches Under $2K
Affordable grail watches from Swiss legends and Japanese masters
Swiss Heritage
Universal Genève
Polerouter, White Shadow, Golden Shadow, vintage dress watches
Search eBay → Chrono24 →American & Other Classics
Japanese Legends
Classic Low-Top Sneakers
The foundation of any great casual wardrobe
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From American heritage to Italian luxury
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Vintage Hat of the Week
Classic snapbacks, trucker hats, and dad caps from the '80s and '90s
Classic Vintage Hat Categories
Vintage Sports Snapbacks
Best Era: 1980s–1990sNBA, NFL, MLB teams with classic logos
- Look for: "Made in USA" tags
- Sports Specialties brand (grail)
- Starter, Logo 7, Annco
- Unwashed = higher value
Trucker Hats (Pre-2000s)
Best Era: 1970s–1990sMesh back, foam front with company/brand logos
- John Deere, Caterpillar, local businesses
- Faded, well-worn = character
- Look for: vintage foam/mesh texture
Racing Snapbacks
Best Era: 1980s–1990sNASCAR, F1, motorcycle racing graphics
- Bold graphics and sponsor logos
- Chase Authentics brand
- Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon era
College Snapbacks
Best Era: 1980s–1990sUniversity teams with classic embroidery
- Big schools = higher demand
- Vintage wool blend caps
- Script logos, mascots
Brand Logo Caps
Best Era: 1980s–1990sNike, Reebok, Adidas, Champion vintage hats
- Simple logo embroidery
- Classic colorways
- Vintage tags = authenticity
Dad Caps (Unstructured)
Best Era: 1990sSoft, unstructured cotton with leather strap
- Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger
- Faded colors, broken-in feel
- Preppy heritage brands
Fast Food & Promo Hats
Best Era: 1980s–1990sMcDonald's, Coca-Cola, Budweiser promos
- Kitsch appeal, nostalgic graphics
- Often deadstock/unworn
- Pop culture collectibles
Outdoor/Workwear Caps
Best Era: 1980s–1990sCarhartt, Dickies, workwear brands
- Heavy canvas construction
- Utilitarian appeal
- Well-worn = authentic
Buying Tips for Vintage Hats
What to Look For:
- ✓ Tags: "Made in USA" = premium, vintage tags = authentic
- ✓ Condition: Some fade/wear is good (character), but check for holes/stains
- ✓ Brands: Sports Specialties, Starter, Logo 7 = grail tier
- ✓ Snapback Type: Plastic snap = authentic vintage (not metal)
- ✓ Color: Faded tones = period-correct, avoid too-bright reproductions
- ✓ Sizing: Most vintage = adjustable snapback (universal fit)