I Ran The World T-shirt

Editors Notes

White short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt with large black line-drawn globe graphic and bold text “I RAN THE WORLD” on the front; back features matching globe graphic with “THE RACE AGAINST TIME” and date “25 MAY ’86”; Band Aid and sponsor logos printed near the hem; lightweight, well-worn fabric with visible reddish staining on both front and back sides and some collar wear; single-stitch era style sleeves and hem typical of mid-1980s tees.

This T-shirt comes from the 1986 Band Aid "I Ran The World – The Race Against Time" charity run, which followed the massive success of Live Aid and the original Band Aid single. Event tees like this were printed in relatively small batches and often feature sponsor logos, making them great snapshots of pop culture and philanthropic history. By the mid-1980s, single-stitch cotton graphic tees had become a staple of casual wear, valued for their soft feel and bold front-and-back prints. Today, genuine mid-'80s charity and concert tees are highly collectible, prized both by music and design fans for their authentic wear, thin fabric, and socially conscious backstory. This piece fits perfectly into modern vintage styling, worn oversized with denim or layered under a blazer for a high-low mix. Its visible wear and stains only add to its appeal for collectors who appreciate garments that clearly had a life and story before them.

Size & Fit

L

Measurements

Width (Pit To Pit) 20 "

Length (Collar To Hem) 25.5 "

All measurements are in inches.

Condition

Used - Good