Rick Moe has been a key player in the vintage industry for over 25 years, or, in other words, before it was cool. Tyranny and Mutation, Moe’s online vintage site which references Blue Öyster Cult’s 1973 studio album, is no place for beginners. 

Moe’s “Stashology” specializes in rare vintage band tees, the comfiest kind of collectible; think XL sizes, 100% cotton, and perfect distressing. A life-long music fan and a musician himself, Moe has always gravitated towards band merch. His collection started building while working between tours at What Comes Around Goes Around in NYC and Buffalo Exchange in Los Angeles. When Moe finally sparked up an ecommerce site, Jerry Lorenzo quickly became one of Moe’s top clients, later crediting Moe as a co-collaborator in Justin Bieber’s 2016 tour wardrobe. 

Throughout decades of celebrity sourcing and styling, Moe has kept a low-key profile, maintaining a steady focus on what he does best, finding the goods. From metal and punk, to rock and roll and hip hop, he’s seen and sourced it all. Moe’s knowledge goes deeper than just surface level aesthetics, instead, he knows what’s special about every tee, whether it’s in reference to a certain tour, album release, or the graphic’s artist. Moe also offers a large selection of vintage blanks; tees and sweatshirts that have sun fading or paint splatters—telling a story of their own while maintaining subtlety. The ultimate t-shirt archive, Tyranny and Mutation is curated with authenticity and care by one of the industry’s very best.

Style_ band tees, rare, punk, archival, grunge, distressed, rock, hip hop, graphic

Pricepoint_ $—$$$

Instagram_ @tyrannyandmutation