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There’s something about a crisp, plain white T-shirt. It’s perhaps the simplest item of clothing, yet the most versatile and timeless. Every man owns one, and pretty much every brand sells its own version of one, too. The beauty of it? You can wear it with anything. You can wear one at the gym, on your days off with jeans, shorts or chinos, and even dress it up beneath a relaxed blazer for the office.
But how do you go about finding the one? Fit, cut and fabrication are all aspects to consider – you’ll want to pick lighter materials and roomier cuts for summer, for instance, and choose closer-fitting styles (for layering) and thicker handles come autumn. Once you find a T-shirt that suits, you’ll want to stock up. But you might want to try on different styles before you get there. The five tees below are all worthy of a spot in your rotation, for different reasons – find out why, below.
01. The Row’s easy T-shirt
The idea of creating the perfect T-shirt lies at the very core of The Row – the American luxury brand was founded back in 2006 with that challenge in mind. So much so, that the team has tested its designs on a variety of builds to find a universally flattering fit. The result? This endlessly wearable, cotton-jersey Luke T-shirt.
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02. The breezy ZEGNA style
Trust ZEGNA to source only the highest quality fabrics for its collections. For SS24, the Italian luxury brand offers up a linen lineup, titled Oasi Lino, that’s perfectly suited for the warmer season. Case in point, this linen-jersey T-shirt from the capsule – it’s light, breathable and has side slits at the hem to ensure it falls seamlessly on any pair of trousers you choose to wear it with.
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03. The NN07 everyday tee
NN07’s Pedro T-shirt is truly made to last – it’s cut from mercerised organic cotton, a type of cotton that’s more lustrous and durable than standard fibres, allowing it to retain its shape after years of washes and wear. The wide hem will look the part atop tailored trousers and jeans alike.
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04. The Acne Studios logo style
Logos needn’t be loud or showy – they can be as understated as Acne Studios’ flocked monogram on this white T-shirt. The slightly looser fit complements jeans, elevated sweats or more casual trousers, but it’ll work just as well with pleated trousers and loafers.
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05. The embroidered AMI PARIS T-shirt
AMI PARIS’ ADC T-shirt bears the Parisian luxury brand’s Ami De Coeur emblem on the chest, which is embroidered in tonal white threads for an almost imperceptible feel. The regular fit enables it to layer it beneath jackets and knits with ease.