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Ah, the vintage tee. It's the perfect antidote when you feel like you've got nothing cool to wear, it almost always earns you street cred, and it's practically an essential piece in any Angeleno's wardrobe.
And while we'd argue that a well-worn vintage t-shirt — whether it be emblazoned with the California Raisins characters or decorated with the dates of an Iron Maiden tour — will never not have a place in your regular rotation, it's certainly having a moment right now. Just ask It-girls Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, who can't stop sporting the style.
To help out both the vintage tee newbies and devotees, we've honed in on thirteen of LA's best spot to shop these shirts, including the hyper-curated boutiques, the places you can get down and dirty in a bargain bin, and everything in between.
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