Here’s a Swedish company that specialises in the “basics”, but don’t let that fool you - there’s nothing basic here. This is refinement at its finest. This wide-necked tee is made to be teamed with tailoring, and since it’s made from 100% organic cotton sourced from local eco-communities, your conscience can be as clean as your outfit.
Oak tee, €53 (approx £40) shop.thewhitebriefs.com
It’s unsurprising that Sunspel, a company that has been in the rag trade since 1860, knows a thing or two about quality. The handpicked cotton for this T-shirt goes through a laborious process of twisting and spinning and re-twisting to remove any impurities. The result? One of the softest, lightest garments you’ll ever lay your mitts on.
Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt, £55, sunspel.com
You’re bound to wonder what magic is woven into this T-shirt’s downy brilliance, and ask yourself what is it that makes it feel so special. The answer is as luxurious as it is simple - it’s 9% cashmere, and boy does it feel classy. But even better than posho materials is that it’s machine washable, meaning you don't have to splash the cash every week to get it stink-free.
Layer Mayne Tee, $84 (approx £55) shop.kitandace.com
This relaxed-fit classic crewneck from one of London’s coolest brands should be your go-to tee for the weekend. With a slubby texture it already has that comfy worn-in aesthetic, and looks killer with some washed-out denims and a pair of quality kicks.
The Angela Tee, £25 bethnals.com
This slightly heavier and more roomy streetwear model is perfect for your everyday get-up, and will have you looking smashing in jeans and joggers alike. Make sure you match this with a quality pair of white sports socks for maximum effect.
S/S Base T-Shirt, £25 shop.carharrt-wip.com
Not only is this a solid, no-nonsense option that offers ace value for money, coming in a wallet-friendly double pack, but it looks bloosy brilliant with a pair of 501s. Naturally.
Slim Fit Tees, £30 (two pack) levi.com
