The comeback of Bootleg Shirts from the 90's and where to cop one!

It was back in the 1980's - 1990's when bootleg shirts became a fad.  To bands like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and Fleetwood Mac --- bootleg shirts were a pain in the a**.  As stated in an old article from Billboard, managers and promoters went out of their way to hire private investigators just to find "bootleggers" -- as these illegally sold items were affecting the management income coming from band merch. 

Fast forward to today, bootleg items --- particularly shirts has become a trend and is now adopted by big brands and even music agencies.  

iKON in bootleg designed band tees in their recent Flashback concert

If we're being honest, the design style of bootleg shirts are actually quite odd and looks like a weird combination of magazine cutouts, old low res photos and typography from Photoshop 7 that used almost everything in the "Blending Options" window.   But, it's probably that old (vintage), offbeat style that made way for that design style to back in every fashionista's closet.  And as we all know "VINTAGE" is also now a trend on its own. 

Big mainstream fashion brands has added "bootleg" designed shirts to their collections since a few years back.  Mainstream fashion brands like Forever 21 and Cotton On.  Streetwear brands like Vetements or Kanye West's Yeezy has them too.  Most of these shirts can be quite expensive especially to budget fashionista's, but fret not! We got you covered.  Here are some local shops where you can get your vintage bootleg tees:

1. VINTAGE VIBE

Vintage Vibe has some solid "k-pop" collection, but they also have designs for anime, sports and local celebrities!

2. SEOUL PALETTE

Shop at Seoul Palette for a wide range of kpop designed shirts! They offer customized designs too.  You can also shop their collection via their shopee page.

3. HANADULSELL

Hanadulsell has lots to offer for RED VELVET, TREASURE, ENYPHEN, TWICE, BTS and BLACKPINK fans.  They have group designs and also solos! Perfect for you bias outfit!

4. CASH WAVES

From western artists to kpop --- Cash Waves has them all. If you're into oversized shirts and oversized design prints, you have to checkout their collection!

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With all the concerts happening this year, these shops could solve your concert OOTD problem! Happy Shopping!