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Vintage “Eat The Worm!” Monte Alban Mezcal T-Shirt As Worn by Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses Era) ⸻ This original vintage “Eat The Worm!” T-shirt represents a rare intersection of 1990s counterculture, liquor branding, and rock iconography. Produced as promotional merchandise for Monte Alban Mezcal, the shirt gained legendary status after being publicly worn by Axl Rose during the early-to-mid Guns N’ Roses era. More than a novelty graphic, this piece functions as a documented artifact of rock-and-roll excess culture, when underground branding, musicians, and lifestyle symbolism merged organically—long before corporate collaborations became normalized. ⸻ HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE “Eat the worm” refers to the traditional mezcal ritual involving the gusano worm, long mythologized in Western pop culture. During the late 80s and early 90s, Monte Alban leveraged this imagery through limited promotional apparel rather than mass retail. Axl Rose’s documented wear of this exact design cemented its status within rock history, placing the shirt alongside other iconic musician-associated garments that now reside in private collections and institutional archives. Its association with Guns N’ Roses’ peak cultural dominance elevates it beyond merchandise into provenance-driven memorabilia. ⸻ DETAILS • Original Monte Alban Mezcal promotional graphic • “Eat The Worm!” front print • East Coast Designs vintage blank • Classic early 90s rock promo silhouette • Not a reprint, not a modern revival ⸻ SIZE & MEASUREMENTS (measured flat) • Chest (pit to pit): 16.5 inches • Length (shoulder to hem): 25 inches • Shoulder width: 14 inches • Sleeve length: 5.5 inches • Hem width: 17 inches Fits closer to modern Small / XS archive sizing ⸻ CONDITION Archive-grade vintage condition. Natural fabric aging consistent with era. Print remains legible with authentic wear—no artificial distressing. ⸻ SHIPPING Worldwide insured shipping available. Item will be packed using archive-safe methods to preserve print and fabric integrity. ⸻ Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? WAROENGKARTINI45_ operates as an institutional-grade vintage archive specializing in culturally significant garments. Each item is curated, researched, and positioned with long-term collector value in mind—not fast resale. ⸻ AUTHENTICITY NOTE Guaranteed original vintage piece. No reprint, no reproduction, no later licensing issue. ⸻ • Guns N’ Roses / Axl Rose serious collectors • Rock memorabilia investors • Museum or private archive curators • Vintage collectors seeking provenance-driven garments
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