As fall is in full swing we can finally get back into dressing up and layering for the weather. While there will always be room for wearing tees and crewnecks it’s nice to switch things up every now and then with a nice shirt to truly set yourself apart.
Now we're not saying you need to swap out all your trusted favorites, but brands like Dries Van Noten and BODE have been in their bag lately when it comes to shirts, and we’ve definitely taken notice. An easy way to dial in your preppy ‘fits, or simply put them together any way you want, great designer shirts speak for themselves and will make a nice addition to your wardrobe in the long run. One look at upcoming collections by Marc Jacobs x Fendi or Wacko Maria and you’ll see why designer shirts are essential for fall.
So, fittingly, we’ve rounded up our favorite designer shirts to keep you fly this fall, from elaborately-printed options to minimal and low-key investment pieces.
Cop the Best Designer Shirts Below
BODE Duo Oval Patchwork Long-Sleeve Shirt
Duo Oval Patchwork Long-Sleeve Shirt
BODE
BODE's garments are unrivaled due to the brand's in-depth research and mastery of fabrics. This quilted shirt pays homage to patchwork designs from nearly 100 years ago and features a small chain-stitched logo in the rear.
Ahluwalia Studio Shakti Long-Sleeve Polo
Shakti Long-Sleeve Polo
Ahluwalia Studio
Ahluwalia's striking seasonal patterns are a breath of fresh air for those looking to step up their polo shirt game.
Dries van Noten Canno Shirt
Canno Shirt
Dries Van Noten
Attention seekers look no further — Dries' mastery of print on pretty much every textile has solidified it as one of the most creative luxury brands.
Kenzo Boke Flower Crest Overshirt
Boke Flower Crest Overshirt
KENZO
A clean white shirt can make all the difference when assembling an outfit. If you’re one to appreciate quality, Kenzo has got you covered.
Diomene by Damir Doma Button-Down Overshirt
Button-Down Overshirt
Diomene by Damir Doma
Designer doesn't always have to mean flashy. A monochrome shirt built from quality materials is enough to make a difference when dressing up for an occasion.
Maison Margiela Padded Stripe Shirt
Padded Stripe Shirt
Maison Margiela
Since it won't be getting warmer anytime soon Margiela's padded shirt is right on time. If anything, it'll make a nice luxury Halloween costume.
Auralee Washed Finx Twill Pullover Shirt
Washed Finx Twill Pullover Shirt
Auralee
If Auralee were already founded during Cam'ron's Purple Haze days he probably would've worn this shirt.
Winnie New York Silk Pajama Shirt
Silk Pajama Shirt
Winnie New York
There are white shirts, and then there are silk white shirts. Regardless of the designer, you'll be sure to feel the difference.
Lemaire Convertible Collar Long Sleeve Shirt
Convertible Collar Long Sleeve Shirt
Lemaire
From the delicate satin finish to the iridescent mother-of-pearl buttons, Lemaire's offering is a timeless piece that works any way you style it.
Jean Paul Gaultier Palm Tree Summer Shirt
Palm Tree Summer Shirt
Jean Paul Gaultier
Whenever the colder months get the best of me I try to incorporate some of my summer favorites into my wardrobe again. Wear this one under a wooly sweater and you'll feel like you've taken a tropical vacation.
Balenciaga Long-sleeve Jacquard-Logo Shirt
Jacquard-Logo Shirt
Balenciaga
Leave it to Balenciaga to make a shirt with special effects. Between the permanent creases and the monochrome jacquard logos, it's hard to top this gem.
Yohji Yamamoto Printed Shirt
Printed Shirt
Yohji Yamamoto
For this price, you'd think this detailed graphic shirt would at least have a clever name but like many Yohji garments, the quality speaks for itself.
Carne Bollente Life Is Bootie-Full Shirt
Life Is Bootie-Full Shirt
Carne Bollente
As far as making a statement goes Carne’s offering is truly a work of art, plus it’s made from a cozy organic cotton and linen blend.
Gucci Fil Coupé Button-Front Shirt
Fil Coupé Button-Front Shirt
Gucci
There are few logos as timeless and well-known as Gucci's, and this shirt is a surprisingly subtle take on the all-over print.
Rick Owens Longline Poplin shirt
Longline Cotton-Blend Poplin Shirt
Rick Owens
If Rick Owens was in charge of the costume design for The Matrix, Morpheus would wear this poplin shirt.
Celine Oversized Western Shirt
Western Shirt
Celine
Denim never gets old, if anything it looks better as it ages. The pearly snap buttons on the cuffs and the chest really makes this Celine shirt a treat to look at it.
Raf Simons Mauvais Rêves-print bi-colour cotton shirt
Mauvais Rêves-Print Shirt
Raf Simons
This Raf shirt is giving us cowboy meets waiter vibes, and we're into it.
Dries van Noten Corbino Shirt
Corbino Shirt
Dries Van Noten
Another Dries shirt? Well, given that its pattern-making is second to none, any Dries item is a worthy investment.
Balenciaga Asymmetric Creased Cotton-Poplin Shirt
Asymmetric Creased Shirt
Balenciaga
Wearing anything Demna cosigned is certainly the easiest way to go about owning a designer shirt. When people ask you about the asymmetry you can simply tell them "it's Balenciaga."
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