Vintage Rolling Stones 89

This rare vintage 1989 Rolling Stones pocket t-shirt was released to commemorate the band’s massive Steel Wheels North American Tour, which marked their triumphant return to the stage after a seven-year hiatus. The iconic “nine tongues” graphic is a celebrated piece of rock merchandise history, featuring a pop-art reimagining of the classic 1970 John Pasche logo in a style heavily inspired by the vibrant, multi-colored aesthetic of Andy Warhol. This specific tour was a historic milestone for the band, grossing over $175 million and serving as the final live outing for founding bassist Bill Wyman, who departed the group shortly after the tour concluded in 1990. Produced on a Fruit of the Loom blank, this pocket tee is highly prized by collectors for its unique “corporate-meets-counterculture” design and its connection to the tour that birthed modern stadium-rock spectacle, complete with giant inflatables and elaborate pyrotechnics.

Size 77x60cm
Condition 9/10 (Pin hole)