Cyndi Lauper Personally Owned & MTV First Female Guest VJ Worn Tie-Dye Shirt 1984

This shirt comes from the personal collection of singer/songwriter and entertainment legend Cyndi Lauper.

This indigo and white custom tie-dyed shirt was owned and worn by Cyndi Lauper and worn for a groundbreaking and culturally historic broadcast in 1984 when she appeared as the first female guest VJ ever on MTV.

A monumental and memorable moment in MTV history.

Shirt is a tuxedo shirt made by Manhattan.

No size label present.

Custom tie-dyed with an indigo color.

Cyndi Lauper also wore this shirt to the 8th annual Women in Film Crystal Awards lunch at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California on June 7, 1985. Where she was photographed numerous times, including with photo of her with Patti LaBelle and Bette Midler.

She also wore this shirt on a promotional tour in Japan in March of 1984.

Very Good condition!! (See pics) Some signs of wear from age and normal use. Overall really looks very by good.

Display very well.

A truly incredible and unique piece from the life and career of Cyndi Lauper.

Iconic!!

Comes with proof of authenticity including paperwork from original sale held by Cyndi Lauper and certificate of authenticity from Hayden Galleries.

Cyndi Lauper is an iconic American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Celebrated for her eccentric punk-glamour style, four-octave vocal range, and anthemic pop hits, she has sold over 50 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025.

She is responsible for defining '80s pop classics including "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (which she famously rewrote to turn it into an empowering female anthem), "Time After Time", and "True Colors".

Cyndi Lauper’s style is famous for maximalism, punk-meets-glam mixing, and mixing vibrant and classic fashions together.

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Please check my other listings, I’m selling a few other rare and unique items from Cyndi Lauper’s personal collection this month.