This tee was made for Return to Paradise, a party Louie Vega held at Vinyl in NYC around 2000. With blessings from Mel Cheren of West End Records, it used the original Paradise Garage logo and became a symbol of remembrance and respect for Larry Levan and the club’s cultural impact.

Details:

Size: L

Style: Short-sleeve Return to Paradise tee

Era: Circa 2000

Design: Paradise Garage logo + message: "Music is the message, love is the answer"

Provenance: From Louie Vega’s personal archive

“We did this party with Mel Cheren’s blessing and used the Garage logo. It was really special – a spiritual moment in NYC. It meant a lot to honor that legacy.” – Louie Vega