Despite what Joe Buddens thinks about Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan is still hip-hop's most venerable collective of artists. Dominating the '90s with a slew of classic crew albums and solo projects, the Clan ushered in a new sound into rap music, resurrected the East Coast and became a source of inspiration for a slew of streetwear brands -- both collaboratively and indirectly -- in today's market. The nine man Clan even made their own foray into fashion with Wu Wear over a decade ago, but let's be honest: no one rocks that stuff in 2009.

And while many brands have flipped the iconic "W" logo in order to make C.R.E.A.M., the Wu has long been instrumental with its own collaborations. With Raekwon ready to release "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2" and The RZA's next book "The Tao of Wu" due in October, we're sure that there will be a resurgence of Wu-branded products hitting the market soon, and few very few will be officially sanctioned. So before the sharks look to bite, here's a look back at the most noteworthy Wu-Tang Clan inspired gear to date.

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Nike "Wu-Tang Goldenrod" Dunk High Of all of the thousands of colorways that Nike has released for the Dunk over the years, the Wu-Tang Clan version is arguably the most prized and valuable. In yellow and black "killer bee" in colors, it was released in 1999 for the Clan and its members' respective friends and family. And like much of the Clan's branded efforts, it has been subsequently bootlegged over the years, with knock-offs (or as Fabolous would say, "variants") constantly hitting eBay and a few pairs of the original selling for well over $5,000.

ALIFE
Perhaps the only the only legally sanctioned sign of a Wu-Wear resurgence, the Alife x Wu-Tang Clan double bill "A Wu-Tang LIFE," ushered in key pieces and some that should have been left on the design room floor. Luckily, ALIFE was able to produce some great Wu influenced product – such as the "RIP ODB" varsity jacket that didn't become laughable or unwearable after one season.

Fila
If you've ever read The RZA's first book, "The Wu-Tang Manual: Enter The 36 Chambers Vol. 1," then you know that PCP influenced much of the Clan's music. If not, go back and listen to "Enter the 36 Chambers" and you'll hear the references to "dust." Though it may have helped them make incredible music we think the psychotropic drug may have impaired their decision-making abilities, as evidenced by the collabo with Fila that produced these Timberland Mountain Gear boots. As the great Bobby Digital would say, these joints were "mad analog."

Supreme
Hip-hop and skate culture have a lot in common; they're both young, rebellious, outlaw and irreverent. In 2005, Supreme got with Raekwon The Chef and put out a tee to build hype for the release of his album "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2" (which is actually dropping this September, four years later). The image above ended up on Supreme posters and stickers and the tee featuring it became an instant classic. The juxtaposition of the king of "criminology rap," his bird-flipping associate, a Tec-9 handgun, and an Elmo doll was too great not to put on a tee and random enough to make you ask "how the hell did this photo happen?"

New Era
In the Wu-Tang Clan hierarchy, U-God holds court in last place, even after Cappadonna. That's not a diss to him as a rapper (well, it is) but it's just that Baby Huey hasn't done as much as the rest of the Clan. So when it comes to Wu-Tang fitteds, we can see why Ghostface Killah has a few, but don't why U-God does. After all, the intro verse from "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" doesn't warrant getting your own hat - or at least one that retails for $50.

Gabriel Urist
You know how we know you just got into the Wu-Tang Clan? Like you started listening to them waaaay back in '07? Because you're wearing Wu-Tang earrings. They don't say "loyal fan" as much as "poser." Here's to you getting a dual ear infection.

Mighty Healthy
Simple, direct and dope. There's no better way to describe Mighty Healthy's now famous "Listen To Ghostface" tee. Though the brand takes its name from a song from Ghost's "Supreme Clientele" album we're pretty sure that Pretty Toney didn't see a pretty penny from these shirts. But who cares anyway? This tee turned thousands of unabashed GFK stans into walking propoganda.

Zoo York
Critically acclaimed, but a commercial disappointment, Ghostface Killah's seventh studio album "The Big Doe Rehab" received some promotion via Zoo York through a Def Jam promo tee that featured several of his aliases under a myriad of lackluster design. A Zoo York co-branded bathrobe would have been more relevant and coveted.

Downsideup
Given the amount of Ghostface Killah tees, one could make them wardrobe staples. And last year's Downsideup tee took cues took not one, but two, of Ghostface Killa's staples: the Clark's Wallabee and the iconic gold eagle arm bracelet. Somehow the brand paid convinced Ghost to sign a bunch of the shirts and it doesn't get more official than that.


BONUS: Master Killa x PETA
Not streetwear at all, but notable for its "WTF?" factor is Master Killa's PETA ad. PETA usually relies on naked starlets to promote its causes, but in an unexpected and exceptional move, called in Masta Killa, a proud vegetarians to promote animal rights and vegetarian living. While it's not the most prominent spokesperson PETA's ever had, it was a good look for Masta Killa and helped him get the word out on his slept on album, "Made In Brooklyn." A killa that doesn't kill animals, go figure.