This RUN DMC MY ADIDAS collaboration tee has fascinated the internet for more than 15 years.

The partnership between RUN DMC and Adidas in the 1980s had an undeniable impact on setting the bar for future footwear and apparel collections.

This particular item has consistently made headlines as one of the world's most expensive t-shirts.[1] [2] [3] When it was first released in the mid-2000s, it had a notable influence on the rapidly growing vintage t-shirt market and helped propel hip hop tees to become sought-after and premium collectibles.

In 2005, this t-shirt was offered for sale by Vintage Vantage for $13,000 USD.[4] We acquired it privately in 2011 and continued this pricing tradition. It was the inaugural item listed on the Defunkd Vintage T-Shirt Collective - the world's first multi-vendor platform specifically for vintage t-shirts.[5] [6]

It's quite fitting that this rare shirt's legacy will carry on via NFT. This Ethereum NFT is redeemable for the actual t-shirt described and photographed in this listing.

There's a zip file attached that will be unlocked upon purchase. It contains a complete set of high-resolution photos and close-ups. We've highlighted imperfections unique to this piece that can be used as identifiers to ensure the physical item matches the listing. Should the t-shirt pass hands, the recipient will be able to verify the t-shirt they receive is the very one described above, complete with its game-changing provenance.

Defunkd has been buying and selling vintage t-shirts since 2004 is recognized as one of the world's most trusted authorities.[7]

Manufacture date: Circa 1986

Place of Manufacture: U.S.A.

Tag Size: L

Estimated Modern Size: M

Measurements:

Pit-to-Pit: 20.50"

Rear collar to bottom hem: 27.00"

Fabric: Poly-Cotton

Stich: Single

Condition: Good. The condition could be improved with proper washing care, but the item will be left as is, not worn or washed, and stored in optimal conditions.

Issues:

Front: 2 light brown dot marks upper-chest/seam area, brown dot on the inside rear collar, 2 tiny brown dots near the right shoulder seam. Lower left front area of light staining.

Rear: Shoulder seam area 10 tiny light brown dots. Tiny hole upper back below the collar.

Print: Excellent shape, slight fade - no cracking.

Mild pilling throughout.

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