
Y-3
Chaos Y-3 X Mercedes-Amg Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
This is a long-sleeve T-shirt from the Y-3 x Mercedes-AMG Petronas collaboration, crafted from 100% cotton jersey with a loose fit and fine-ribbed crewneck. The design features printed graphics on the sleeves and back, including the Mercedes three-pointed star, AMG wordmark, PETRONAS vertical text, and Y-3 branding. It serves primarily as motorsport fan merchandise, combining avant-garde Y-3 aesthetics with Mercedes-AMG Petronas branding.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Gender
- male
- Style
- streetwear, minimal, sporty, experimental, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Collaborative long-sleeve t-shirt merging Y-3's avant-garde aesthetics with Mercedes AMG's motorsport heritage, featuring a loose fit and a refined three-pointed star print.
Ultra-comfortable 100% cotton jersey, loose fit, fine-ribbed crewneck, printed sleeves and back, dark minimalist design.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- streetwear, minimal, sporty, experimental, edgy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton jersey fabric for ultra-comfortable wear
- Loose fit silhouette with long sleeves
- Fine-ribbed crewneck collar
- Printed design on sleeves and back
- Refined grey-tone print featuring Mercedes three-pointed star on back
- Collaboration between Y-3 and Mercedes AMG Petronas
- Dark and minimalist aesthetic
- Avant-garde sports fashion design
- Low-key yet bold character
- Yohji Yamamoto's signature avant-garde style combined with adidas technical performance
Product Insights
The Chaos Y-3 X Mercedes-Amg Long-Sleeve T-Shirt is a 100% cotton jersey oversized boxy fit shirt with a wolf motif that blends Japanese spirit and a nod to Toto Wolff, worn by every Mercedes-AMG driver and crew member on the Suzuka grid. While German production and a ribbed crewneck with spandex emphasize durability, buyers report the design looks corny without its backstory, the print and fabric quality match standard adidas rather than the premium price, and the polarizing star and sleeve prints evoke comparisons to Ed Hardy. A sale price of $99.95 CAD undercuts the PUMA Aston Martin replica, but the oversized drop-shoulder fit requires sizing down and careful 30°C wash care.
Verified claims
- Wolf motif
- Wolf design blends a Japanese spirit reference with a Toto Wolff nod.
- Design
- Buyers report the wolf design looks corny without its backstory.
- Grid provenance
- Worn by every Mercedes-AMG driver and crew member on the Suzuka grid.
- Material
- Made of 100% cotton jersey, unlike the polyester-based fabrics typical of F1 replica shirts.
- Sizing
- Size down one for a regular fit; Medium chest is 59.5 cm.
- Stretch
- 100% cotton jersey has natural two-way stretch from knit loops.
- Crewneck
- Ribbed crewneck resists stretching and curling over time.
- Pricing
- Sale price of $99.95 CAD is below the $110 equivalent of the PUMA Aston Martin replica.
- Fit
- Oversized boxy silhouette; chest 59.5 cm in medium – size down for slim fit.
- Collaboration narrative
- Y-3’s 20-year legacy at the intersection of avant-garde fashion and sportswear gives this collaboration authentic motorsport credibility.
- Visual reception
- Buyers note the back star and sleeve prints polarize; often likened to Ed Hardy.
- Garment construction
- Oversized drop-shoulder fit; 100% cotton jersey requires 30°C wash and air-dry to preserve prints.
- Neckline
- Fine-ribbed crewneck with 2% spandex retains its shape, preventing stretching.
- Care
- Care label mandates 30°C wash, no bleach, no tumble dry, no dry cleaning, and lowest iron setting.
- Quality comparison
- Buyers report the print and fabric quality matches standard adidas products, not the premium price.
- Manufacturing narrative
- German production bridges adidas heritage and Mercedes-AMG precision.
- Build quality
- German manufacturing claims precise stitching and pre-shrunk fabric, but buyers report no quality difference from standard Adidas.
Product record
- Title
- Chaos Y-3 X Mercedes-Amg Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
- Brand
- Y-3
- Price
- 205 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Back view of a black long-sleeve T-shirt worn by a model showing a large circular three-pointed star logo on the upper back, a striped AM wordmark on the lower back, and printed graphics on the left sleeve.
- Back logoLarge circular three-pointed star emblem printed on the upper right-back area of the shirt in a medium gray reflective ink.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.42 (high) - Lower back wordmarkHorizontal printed graphic across the lower back composed of a short diagonal striped block to the left and the letters AM to the right in the same medium gray ink.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.52 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Left sleeve numeric text“Large contrasting light-colored 'Y3' text printed on the upper left sleeve near the shoulder.”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Left sleeve cursiveVertical cursive-style script printed lower on the left sleeve in a lighter tone; portion is visible along the forearm and partially cropped by the image edge.Partial
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (medium) - Fabric and fitBlack long-sleeve knit T-shirt fabric with a relaxed straight hem and visible shoulder seam; worn by a model showing natural drape and slight pull lines at the back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with narrow ribbed binding visible at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo showing a model from the rear-right three-quarter angle against a neutral light gray background; soft even lighting with subtle shadowing, image cropped at mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a model cropped at mid-thigh, showing the shirt on the model rather than a flat lay.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral light gray background occupying the full image behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model visible partsModel's left hand, lower face, neck, and ear are visible; other body parts are either covered by clothing or out of frame.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing on the left side of the model and subtle highlight on the printed graphics indicating a mildly reflective ink.
Colors
black· shirt fabric#0D0D0Emedium gray· back logolight gray· lower back wordmark and sleeve text- Back logoLarge circular three-pointed star emblem printed on the upper right-back area of the shirt in a medium gray reflective ink.
- 02

Product
Black long-sleeve T-shirt shown on a model from a rear-side angle with large back graphics and multiple sleeve prints including 'Y-3', a vertical 'PETRONAS' mark, and AMG branding.
- Garment shapeLong-sleeve crewneck T-shirt with a straight hem and relaxed fit visible at the torso and sleeves.
- Back graphic - starLarge, partially visible circular three-pointed star graphic printed on the upper left back of the shirt; graphic appears in a muted reflective gray and is cropped by the image left edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.14 · w 0.38 · h 0.44 (high) - Back graphic - AMG partialPartial horizontal 'AMG' wordmark printed across the lower portion of the back in the same muted gray, visible near the left-back midsection.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve print - Y-3“Bold 'Y-3' text printed on the upper outer right sleeve in a light gray, aligned horizontally and centered on the sleeve width.”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve print - AMG vertical and stripes“Vertical 'AMG' wordmark with three parallel stripe motif printed mid-sleeve in a darker gray; positioned above the forearm area.”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve print - PETRONAS“Vertical 'PETRONAS' text printed along the outer forearm in a medium gray, oriented top-to-bottom.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceKnit fabric with a smooth matte finish typical of cotton; minimal visible texture at this scale.
- Cuff and hem detailsStraight finished sleeve cuffs and a straight hem with visible single-line topstitching at the hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from a rear-side angle against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; the model is cropped at mid-thigh and the image is vertically oriented.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear-side view of a standing model, framed from above the head to mid-thigh, shirt occupying the central-left area of the frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal directional shadows.
- Model croppingModel's face is partially visible in profile and the lower body is cropped at mid-thigh; right hand relaxed and visible near the hem.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear detail and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
matte black· main body#0D0D0Emuted silver gray· printed graphics and text- 03

Product
Black long-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt shown on a model from the front with printed vertical text on the left sleeve and a pale script graphic on the right sleeve.
- Body shape and fitRelaxed-fit long-sleeve T-shirt with a straight hem and dropped natural shoulder seams visible on the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.78 (high) - NecklineCrew neck with a narrow ribbed collar lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Left sleeve vertical print“Vertical block-letter print reading 'PETRONAS' running down the outer side of the left sleeve.”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.58 (high) - Left upper sleeve numeral“Large single-digit numeral '3' printed near the upper outer left sleeve, above the vertical text.”
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Right sleeve graphicPale, narrow script-style graphic printed along the outer right sleeve; characters are stylized and partially obscured by arm angle making them hard to read.Partial
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.62 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a matte finish showing gentle drape and soft wrinkles gathered at the hem and lower side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.55 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped male model against a neutral light grey background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFrontal studio portrait cropped at mid-thigh and just above the nose; model's left hand tucked into pocket and right hand visible at lower right edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light grey background without visible texture or props.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and slight shading along body contours.
- Model cropFace partially cropped so only lower half of the face is visible; hair and ears partially visible at top edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
matte black· torso and sleeves#0D0D0Elight grey· left sleeve vertical printbright white· left upper sleeve numeral#E0E0E0pale grey· right sleeve script graphic- Body shape and fitRelaxed-fit long-sleeve T-shirt with a straight hem and dropped natural shoulder seams visible on the model.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/formula1, r/mercedesamgf1Reddit responses to the Y-3 x Mercedes-AMG t-shirt are largely negative, deriding its outdated flashy design and high price, though some find it bold.
The overwhelming majority of comments in relevant threads criticize the t-shirt's appearance and cost, with few positive remarks.
Themes
Use Cases
- Fan merchandise for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 supporters
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Ed Hardy
The t-shirt design is repeatedly likened to the gaudy, early-2000s aesthetic of Ed Hardy clothing.
Source Threads
Explanation of the Y-3 x Mercedes-AMG t-shirt wolf motif and design reception
I bet he practices the blade. (I get it's a demon fox spirit \[or maybe [wolf spirit](https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fralphhaussler.weebly.com%2Fuploads%2F2%2F1%2F6%2F9%2F21696158%2F_8513212.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=be9b8d5f277198b8f3765f8393cb1dcf918c091bf67e69a783c619d478e95abb)\], a very Japanese thing to do given the next race...but like...without context and just walking around the streets on July in Europe or the US, this is going to look corny as hell) edit: ok yeah it's definitely a Japanese wolf spirit thing. [Here's another version](https://www.adidas.com/us/y-3-mercedes---amg-petronas-formula-1-team-driver-short-sleeve-jersey/KQ9844.html). edit edit: Also WTF?! $380 for a [pair of sandals](https://www.adidas.com/us/y-3-gsg9-sandal/KK3702.html)?!
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Pricing concerns and quality assessment of the Y-3 collection
The key is not to buy it and wait, I bought y-3 japan jersey for 40€ in sale on Adidas as noone here was buying it for that ridiculous price. But something tells me this will not be that case as mamy motorsport fans are rich af. I mean it’s pretty logical that if they can afford an actual high end Mercedes, they won’t have a problem to buy this collection. I love the design, but I’m definitely not gonna spend my money on it, especially when it’s the same quality as the cheaper Adidas products, which it is.
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