Authentication · Vintage T-Shirts

How to tell real vintage t-shirts from fake

Verify vintage tees — band tees, sports, tour merch — from photos. The AI analyzes the tag, print type, fabric, and natural aging.

What the AI inspects: 6 signs

These are the signs that most often give replicas away. The app cross-references them across all your photos.

  • Tag and era consistency
  • Print type (single-stitch, screen print)
  • Fabric and hand feel
  • Fading and wash wear
  • Stitching (single / double)
  • Authentic aging

Photo angles to capture

The more complete the set of angles, the more accurate the verdict.

  1. 1 Overall view
  2. 2 Logo / tag
  3. 3 Details & stitching
  4. 4 Material

Vintage T-Shirts brands

Open a brand to see popular models and the signs of fakes.

FAQ

How do I tell original vintage from a reprint?

Check the tag (the brand and era have to line up), the stitch type (single-stitch on many 80s–90s tees), the print quality and dot pattern, and whether the fading and wear look natural. The AI verifies these markers.

Check authenticity right now

First check is free. Snap photos of your item and get an AI verdict with a confidence score in about a minute.