More Aladdin Sane, Erm…madness

Who will love Aladdin Sane? (Pt 183)

So frequently is the image of Mr Sane being reproduced these days, we could almost have a daily ‘spotted’ section.

First up is the, at first glance, fairly unremarkable black and white T-shirt above. This medium size garment just sold on eBay for $248.00.

The reason being is that the shirt is apparently one that would have been available on the 1973 UK tour and the seller claims it is from never worn deadstock direct from the production company.

I’ve no reason to doubt this claim, but perhaps one of BowieNetters who were at the show can confirm?

Either way, there is another one up for grabs with a ‘buy it now’ price of $220.00 and I have a feeling that may not be the last.

Fast forwarding thirty five years, BowieNetter Darin sent in the shot below with the accompanying caption…

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Hi. On a trip to San Francisco last month, my wife found this awesome shirt at a consignment shop. In was a big hit on the plane ride home to Philadelphia. I’ve been a fan since 1979. Now my three-year-old son, Quinn, is too! – Darin

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Thanx Darin. Is this the youngest example of a child in a Bowie shirt? I have a feeling it isn’t. Anybody get their nipper to model the Baby Universal T-shirt back in the early 90s?

All of the T-shirts here are officially licensed, including the one below which is another child’s T available here through Lucky Brand.

Finally, the little fellow on the right above can be seen on the cover of the Sony PS3 game, Little Big Planet…more of which later.