Like a vinyl record spun backward to reveal hidden grooves, The Rolling Stones have cracked open their wardrobe archives and stitched together something fresh from the past. Their new RS No.9 Carnaby collection isn’t just merch—it’s rock ‘n’ roll alchemy, turning forgotten tour relics into wearable rebellion.
Deadstock, But Far From Dead
The three-piece capsule collection—crafted from leftover fabric of their 2022 ‘Sixty’ tour—breathes like a well-worn leather jacket. Two paneled tees (one unisex, one cropped, £60 each) and a long-sleeve (£70) carry the weight of stadium crowds and late-night encores, now repurposed with the precision of a guitar solo.
London’s Fashion-Enter, a social enterprise sharper than Keith Richards’ riffs, handled the scissors. Their ethical workshop transformed what could’ve been landfill confetti into pieces that strut the line between nostalgia and now.
Why This Rocks Beyond the Logo
- Echoes of ’72: Graphics from tour tees older than most Spotify playlists, sliced and spliced like a mixtape.
- Carbon Footprint in Minor Key: Deadstock fabric means zero new water-guzzling cotton, just pure upcycled swagger.
- Stitches With Stories: Each seam sewn by workers paid fair wages—no "Sweatshop Lady" jokes here.
David Boyne of Bravado (the merch maestros behind the drop) calls it "storytelling you can wear." Meanwhile, Fashion-Enter’s Jenny Holloway gushes about "cutting up history"—a phrase that’d give archivists nightmares, if it weren’t so damn cool.
Where to Grab Your Piece of the Road
The collection lurks at the RS No.9 Carnaby store in London’s Soho—a shrine where Chuck Berry’s ghost probably shops—and online for those who’d rather not air-guitar their way through customs.
So, is it worth £70 for a remixed tour tee? If you’ve ever air-drummed to "Paint It Black" in traffic, the answer’s as obvious as Mick’s lips: hell yes.
