When it comes to versatility, nothing quite matches the white T-shirt. About as simple as garments come, the enduring presence of this staple comes down to its ease of wear and the multitude of styling opportunities it affords, looking as comfortable with tailored trousers as it does with a pair of running shorts.
Of course, a crisp white tee is appropriate in all seasons, but particularly well suited to the bright light of spring and summer. And now that we're entering white-tee season, whether you’re settling in for a lazy day around the house or prepping for a full day out and about, we've picked out some of the best ones, from luxury brands and beyond.
Thanks to the white tee's timeless nature, adaptability, and therefore cost per wear, you may be willing to invest a little more in a quality option. Including completely stripped-back versions of the style from adidas to Vetements, this roundup is testament to the length and breadth of the white T-shirt.
Check our selection of luxe white T-shirts below.
Kapital 20/- Jersey Longsleeve
20/- Jersey Longsleeve
Kapital
Cut from pure cotton, this long-sleeve Kapital T-shirt epitomizes what we want in a luxury white t-shirt: it's all about the materials. Oh, and it features the signature Kapital smiley to each elbow.
Monobi H-15 WHL T-Shirt
H-15 WHL T-Shirt
Monobi
Luxe T-shirts don't get much more luxe than this iteration from Monobi. The pure cotton build has a knit-like texture afforded by the 3D knit construction for maximum breathability.
Needles Logo Pocket T-Shirt
Logo Pocket T-Shirt
Needles
We're partial to a butterfly being somewhere on our outfit and this pocket tee provides in that arena. The Needles logo is embroidered to the chest of this made-in-Japan piece.
Theory Precise Luxe T-Shirt
Precise Luxe T-Shirt
Theory
Well, all of the information you need is in the name. This white T-shirt is precise and luxe. No funny business, just a really well-made white tee.
Officine Générale Pocket T-Shirt
Pocket T-Shirt
Officine Générale
While we're major advocates for the white tee, we enjoy switching things up from time to time with an off-white design, too. Wild, we know. This Officine Générale masterpiece is cut from a lyocell-cotton blend to be super-lightweight for warmer climes.
Vetements Rainbow Barcode T-Shirt
Rainbow Barcode T-Shirt
Vetements
A tiny multicolored barcode to the neck of this iteration from Vetements stands out as the only bold detail in a sea of clean white cotton.
Stone Island Logo Patch Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Logo T-Shirt
Stone Island
Stone Island is known for taking the utmost pride in materials and craftsmanship and — despite the label's selection of high-tech outerwear — that's perhaps most clear in the form of the plain white T-shirt.
Casablanca Ping Pong Club T-Shirt
Ping Pong Club T-Shirt
Casablanca
We're singing the praises of the white t-shirt because we're moving into warmer weather and therefore prime white tee conditions. This Casablanca piece goes perfectly with the sunshine we're expecting.
Fuck Art Make Tees We Are Fucked T-Shirt
We Are Fucked T-Shirt
Fuck art, make tees
This one doesn't need much explaining, does it?
Ami Logo Embroidered T-Shirt
Logo Embroidered T-Shirt
AMI ALEXANDRE MATTIUSSI
Alexandre Matiussi is the perfect candidate to produce a spot-on white t-shirt because of his expertise with cuts and proportions. Cut to a relaxed, boxy style, this one proves that you don't need big details to stand out.
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