$24.00
If you went to Howard in the ‘70s, ‘80s or early ‘90s then you recognize this iconic graphic. You probably had a t-shirt sporting it. We call it the Funky HU. Designed in the ‘60s, it was a signature design for HU students and alumni until it was retire in the early ‘90s. Well, we’re bringing it back with a slight twist. We’ve added “The Real” to the HU graphic to clearly identify that there is only one HU among black colleges and universities. No other!
The Funky HU is printed on a soft 3.5 oz. premium polyester/cotton blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
This limited edition t-shirt is only available until Noon on Monday, July 18. After that, it’s retired! So pick up yours today so you can represent proper.
HU……You Know!
$26.00
If you lived in NY during the '80s or ever visited there than 98.7 KISS-FM was THE station to hear the latest in R&B, Hip-Hip and Dance music rivaling that of WBLS. Their Friday and Saturday night mastermix parties are legendary. Sadly, KISS was purchased by WBLS in 2012. However, we celebrate its contribution in keeping us all listening and dancing.
The logo is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Who would thought that a bunch of white guys from Scotland would have an impact on Funk during the 70s?! Formed in 1972, the Average White Band (AWB) hit their stride in 1975 with their signature song “Pick Up The Pieces” which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. They followed that up with “Cut The Cake” off the same album, "AWB."
The print if taken from their signature album, AWB. It’s printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
Bootsy Collins helped define a new sound in the 70s: FUNK! Bootsy got his start working for James Brown in 1970. You can hear him thumpin’ his bass on Brown’s “Sex Machine” and “Super Bad.” After leaving the Godfather, Bootsy hooked up with George Clinton in ’72 and the rest is history. This shirt celebrates his 1978 album “Bootsy? Playa of the Year” which featured the #1 R&B single, “Bootzilla.”
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
$26.00
If there’s a Funk band that’s unsung, it’s Brass Construction. Hailing from Brooklyn, these Brothers burst on the scene in 1975 with their debut album “Brass Construction” which birthed such hits as “Movin” and “Ha Cha Cha” both of which were top 10 hits on the R&B and Dance charts with “Movin” reaching #1. If you want to know where the “Brass” in Brass Construction is from just play one of these tunes and you’ll find out immediately. Brass Construction went on to record 10 albums from ’75 to ’85 with two achieving Gold certification and one Platinum.
The graphic is printed on a soft 4.3 oz. premium tri-blend t-shirt. The shirt runs a little small so if you like a looser fit, order the next larger size.
Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening.
© 2025 Funk Societee.
The t-shirt we use to print the designs is from a company call Next Level Apparel. They make some of the best t-shirts in the apparel biz. Our base t-shirt is their premium tri-blend crew neck t-shirt. This t-shirt is a mashup of 50% polyester, 25% combed ring spun and 25% rayon. That mix makes for three things: an extremely soft t-shirt that drapes nicely with a vintage-type look. So you’re getting a cool looking shirt that feels great. The t-shirt weighs 4.3 ounces. So you’re not wearing a bulletproof vest but a mid-weight garment. And since the fabric is mostly polyester and rayon, there is little, if any, shrinkage. Now the t-shirt does run a little small so if you like a roomer fit, please select the next size above what you normally wear.
Also, we don’t believe in offering you a one-style-fits-all or “unisex” t-shirt (whatever that is). We give the fellas and ladies a t-shirt that’s specifically made for them and their unique features. If a particular style of t-shirt isn’t available for a gender then we’ll let you know and recommend a size in that shirt that may accommodate you.
In the future, we’ll rollout different styles of tees like a scoop neck (for that off-the-shoulder Flashdance look), long sleeve, hoody and ¾ sleeve raglan so you’ll have a variety of options to choose from year round.
We recommend turning your t-shirt inside out when washing. Please machine wash in cold water with like colors. It’s best to hang dry but it’s cool if you tumble dry on low setting. Please do not iron on the decoration.
