New: Women's Hot Rod & Rat Rod Apparel Is Here
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Vulture Kustoms now makes women's apparel. The new line has three pieces, all with original pin-up mechanic art in American traditional tattoo style: the BUILT WRONG ON PURPOSE cropped tee ($35.99), the BUILT BROKE, STILL BAD crop hoodie ($44.99) and the PATINA OVER PERFECTION boxy tee ($32.99). Every piece is printed to order and lives in our new Women's Hot Rod & Rat Rod Apparel collection.
Plenty of the people turning wrenches, hauling parts and holding the drop light at 11 at night are women. Up to now, our shirts were cut for the guys. That changes today. These aren't the men's tees in a smaller size. They're different cuts, with art drawn around a pin-up mechanic who would rather be under a truck than posing next to one.
The women's line
BUILT WRONG ON PURPOSE Cropped Tee
A faded black crop with dropped shoulders and hand-drawn, tattoo-style art with the line "Built Wrong On Purpose." It's a relaxed, boxy crop in 100% combed cotton, preshrunk, with a lived-in look from the first wear. Pair it with high-rise denim at a car show, or wear it under an open flannel on garage night.
- Fit: relaxed, cropped, dropped shoulder. Order your usual size.
- Sizes: XS–XL, Faded Black
- Price: $35.99
BUILT BROKE, STILL BAD Crop Hoodie
The cold-morning piece. A pin-up mechanic in a red bandana leans on a rusty, flamed hot rod with a blower on top, framed by swallows, roses, a horseshoe and checkered flags. It's the women's take on our BUILT BROKE design, for anyone whose ride is held together with hose clamps and stubbornness. The print is on the front and the back is plain.
- Fit: cropped hoodie
- Colors: Black, Pale Pink, White
- Sizes: XS–L (some color and size combos are limited)
- Price: $44.99
PATINA OVER PERFECTION Boxy Tee
Our pin-up mechanic in red plaid, cutoffs and cowboy boots, sitting on the tailgate of a rusty patina pickup. There's a vulture perched on the bed rail, another painted on the door, plus a red toolbox, crossed wrenches and roses. It's printed on a Comfort Colors boxy tee, so it's soft, roomy and made to be worn hard. If you've read our guide on how to preserve patina on a truck, you already know where we stand.
- Fit: boxy, relaxed
- Colors: Ivory, Pepper, Black
- Sizes: S–2XL
- Price: $32.99 (S–XL), $34.99 (2XL)
Who it's for
We made this line for the women who build their own trucks, co-pilot the project car, run the booth at the cruise-in and know which socket is missing from the set. It's also for anyone who loves rockabilly style, traditional tattoo art and old iron, whether or not there's grease under her nails.
Shopping for her?
If the woman on your list lives in the garage, these make an easy gift that actually fits her world. Here's a quick guide:
- She runs cold or goes to fall shows: the BUILT BROKE, STILL BAD crop hoodie.
- She likes an easy, everyday fit: the PATINA OVER PERFECTION boxy tee.
- Her style leans rockabilly or high-waisted denim: the BUILT WRONG ON PURPOSE crop.
- Not sure of her size: a Vulture Kustoms gift card lets her pick.
Want to match? The PATINA OVER PERFECTION tee and BUILT BROKE tee come in men's cuts, and there's a PATINA OVER PERFECTION sticker for her toolbox. Browse more ideas in Gifts for Car Guys (the gals count too).
Printed to order, so plan ahead for Christmas
Every piece is printed when you order it. Production takes 2–7 business days, then US standard shipping takes another 2–5. For Christmas, order by December 10. See our Christmas shipping deadlines for details. Shipping is free on US orders over $50.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vulture Kustoms make women's shirts?
Yes. The women's line includes a cropped tee, a crop hoodie and a boxy tee, all with original pin-up mechanic art. You'll find them in the Women's Hot Rod & Rat Rod Apparel collection.
How do the women's pieces fit?
The BUILT WRONG ON PURPOSE tee is a relaxed crop with dropped shoulders. The BUILT BROKE, STILL BAD hoodie is cropped. The PATINA OVER PERFECTION tee is a roomy boxy cut. For the intended fit, order your usual size.
What sizes are available?
The cropped tee comes in XS–XL, the crop hoodie in XS–L and the boxy tee in S–2XL. Some hoodie color and size combinations are limited, so check the product page.
Are these good gifts for a woman who works on cars?
That's who they're made for. They're designed by two driveway builders in Orange Park, Florida, for women who wrench, ride and show up to every cruise-in.
Vulture Kustoms. Custom Without Conformity. Est. 2016.