ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM STUDDED DENIM VEST - SOCIAL DISTORTION

This is a true one-of-one custom vest, handcrafted in Michigan by an independent maker using vintage materials and traditional hand-finishing techniques.

 

The base is a vintage denim vest, transformed through extensive hand customisation. The back panel features a vintage Social Distortion graphic, carefully cut from an older T-shirt and hand-stitched onto the vest, creating a raw piece that echoes DIY punk.

 

Every stud has been meticulously applied by hand, a detail that speaks to authenticity, not factory repetition. The front is finished with original badges from the maker’s personal collection, adding extra character and ensuring no second vest like this exists.

 

This piece is not mass-produced, not replicated, and not recreatable. It sits at the intersection of vintage denim and punk history. Wearable art made to be worn, not archived.

 

Details 

• Vintage denim vest base
• Hand-applied metal studs throughout
• Back panel made from a vintage Social Distortion graphic T-shirt
• Back panel hand-stitched (not glued or machine-set)
• Badges sourced from the maker’s personal archive
• Handmade in Michigan, USA
• One of one
• Unisex fit

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Condition

 

Excellent vintage condition with intentional distressing and wear consistent with age and handmade construction. No structural faults.

 

 

Sizing

 

Best fits a Men’s S, Women’s M-L depending on desired fit

 

 

Measurements

Chest- 47 cm

Shoulder- 38 cm

Waist- 45 cm

Length- 53 cm

 

 

All pieces are professionally cleaned and pressed. Returns are always welcome