# Tri-Colored Tribal Tees The Pardon My Hindi & Das Racist T-Shirt Conveys a Diplomatic Message By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pardon-my-hindi References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/06/pardon-my-hindi-x-das-racist-t-shirt-print/) & [pardonmyhindi](http://pardonmyhindi.com/shop/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=7) The recent collaboration between Francisco-based design studio Pardon My Hindi and the rap trio Das Racist from New York City has resulted in a series of t-shirts that boast a limited edition print for the [summer season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-x-raised-1). The Pardon my Hindi and Das Racist collaboration produced 200 T-shirts, which are signed by them, and feature a sultan and what appears to be a Native American chief exchanging a diplomatic handshake. The shirt is printed in the colors of the American flag and features "Das Racist" underneath the two figures, outlined in a border of small blue, white and red squares that is very tribal-esque. The Pardon My Hindi and Das Racist t-shirt will be available for purchase at both the Pardon My Hindi online website and during the Das Racist summer tour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collaborative Limited Edition Prints:** Opportunity for brands and artists to collaborate on limited edition prints and merchandise to create unique and exclusive products. - **Cultural Fusion in Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the concept of cultural fusion by incorporating elements from different cultures to create unique and diverse designs. - **Celebrity Endorsement in Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the popularity and influence of celebrities by partnering with them to create special merchandise, attracting a larger customer base. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate collaborations and cultural fusion into their collections to create disruptive and innovative designs. - **Merchandising:** Merchandising companies can explore opportunities to collaborate with artists and brands to create limited edition prints and merchandise, catering to niche markets. - **Entertainment and Music:** Artists and musicians can partner with fashion brands to create special merchandise, providing a new revenue stream and promoting their brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative PatGraphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respect-tee.md) - [Graphic Tee Rap Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Rap Group-Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-2.md) - [Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-tshirt.md) - [Family-Focused Streetwear Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-tequila-1.md) - [Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-plant-flea-market-1.md) - [Artist-Forward Fashion Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randy-perez.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md)