18 designer t-shirts that will dress up your most casual looks

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Whether you’re the sort who looks forward to a new UT drop at Uniqlo or the kind who trawls the T-shirt Space of Dover Street Market frequently, there is no denying that everyone loves a T-shirt. The good news: There are plenty of fashion-forward designs this season for this wardrobe staple, from soft and cosy options with the worn-in aesthetic or something unique that is made from thermodynamic dye. Ahead, an edit of some of our favourite T-shirt designs in the market right now.

Cotton jersey T-shirt, $1,000, Gucci x Adidas

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Add a touch of vintage sportswear charm to your getup with this design from the Gucci x Adidas tie-up, which features the latter’s Trefoil logo in a pretty candy floss pink.




Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello cotton T-shirt, $610, Saint Laurent

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The iconic Saint Laurent logo… but reverse printed? Super fun.




Celine by Hedi Slimane cotton T-shirt, $870, Celine

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With a loose fit, cropped length and the giant print of the house’s Triomphe logo, this top oozes a laid-back varsity vibe.




Cotton T-shirt, $80, Deva States from Dover Street Market

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Looking for some street cred for your T-shirts? Look no further than Indonesian label Deva States, which was founded in 2015 by Theo Kusuma and Mol Edrin and known for its grungy-meets-slacker chic aesthetic and screen-printed graphics.




Cotton T-shirt, US$380 (S$504), Marine Serre

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This GRS certified design is made from three regenerated tees – and with the patchwork design, every piece is one of a kind.




Cotton T-shirt, $215, Re/done

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This T-shirt has a cool thrifted appeal in a washed cotton finish with a 90s-inspired print.




Cotton T-shirt, $890, Loewe

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This online exclusive design from the third and final instalment of Loewe’s partnership with Studio Ghibli features the fire demon Calcifer from the animated film Howl’s Moving Castle.




Cotton T-shirt, ¥45,045 (S$452), Undercover

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True to form, Japanese designer Jun Takahashi’s witty take on the T-shirt this season features an oversized silhouette with a hem that is made up of jeans fabric.




Stella McCartney x Yoshitomo Nara cotton T-shirt, $560, Stella McCartney

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Celebrate Yoshitomo Nara’s free-spirited punk attitude with this limited-edition Stella McCartney piece that bears the Japanese artist’s cheeky work.




Cotton T-shirt, US$185 (S$245), Frame from Net-a-porter

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Made in collaboration with the Ritz Paris, this embroidered design, featuring the iconic hotel’s crest and curlicue emblem, is a cult find.




Cotton jersey T-shirt, US$246 (S$326), Acne Studios from Net-a-porter

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Remember those mood rings that change colour? This T-shirt, which is produced exclusively for Net-A-Porter, changes colour when exposed to heat.




Cotton T-shirt, with acetate bead, US$290 (S$385), Jacquemus

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With an asymmetrical cut-out on the chest and a decorative faux pearl bead on the shoulder, this is definitely not a basic T-shirt.

Cotton T-shirt, €145 (S$192), Vivienne Westwood

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The late Vivienne Westwood knew how to style a white T-shirt, and this boatneck top with the draped detail from her namesake label can be worn alone or under a bustier.




Cotton T-shirt with faux pearls, $840, Simone Rocha from Dover Street Market Singapore

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The faux pearl detailing, tulle overlay, scallop edge and puff sleeves… all classic elements of Simone Rocha that Romantic Goths will fall in love with.




Polyester-blend T-shirt with stones and brass, A$445 (S$409), Cristopher Esber

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Dare to bare with this super cropped top that incorporates organic stones and handcrafted brass buckles into its design.




Cashmere T-shirt, US$728 (S$965), Dries Van Noten from Net-a-porter

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Inspired by his love for botany, Dries van Noten has incorporated an oversized macrame leaf edged with crochet trims on this luxurious cashmere top.




Cotton-blend T-shirt, $1,160, Versace

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You’ll be hard to miss in this bright green long sleeved T-shirt design with an attention-grabbing ‘Versace Goddess’ slogan in a spray-paint effect.




Cotton jersey T-shirt, US$136 (S$180), Rag & Bone from Net-a-porter

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If you’re Little Miss Sunshine and want to spread some kind words and radiate positivity, look no further than this cotton jersey piece.



This article was originally published in Female.




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