The Best T-Shirts To Buy Now From NZ Designers & Stores
Casual, dressy, streetwear stylings and simple wit. These T-shirts will suit various sensibilities.
Though the T-shirt seems like a simple piece, important contrasts can be found in the detailing.
A draped sleeve, something that sparkles, or an intentional applique can make the staple better suited to party season. A high-quality item might be set apart by its fabrications and hems, while particular shapes and cuts make reference to certain subcultures and styles.
In this collection, you’ll find pieces to suit all kinds of preferences. Consider the notes if you’re looking for something new to fit into your wardrobe.
A cotton tee is a staple you’ll find yourself reaching for on a regular basis. This one, marked with blue and brown stripes, will be easy to incorporate with casual denim.
It’s likely a white T-shirt is a part of your roster already. If you’re in need of an elevated version, consider this Juliette Hogan take. The sleeves have an expert drape, falling longer to the elbows than most.
Checks offers a boxy cut, characteristic of street wear stylings, printed with a cheeky play on their logo. There’s also a slight crop towards the bottom of the tee, so it sits above the hips.
An earthy colourway for this linen T-shirt will make it a suitable and breathable option for outdoorsy aspirations.
Buddy’s cotton and hemp blend T-shirts are a great option for a basic, and there is a broad colour range to choose from (this leafy green is full of pep, but there are more subtle options if that’s your preference).
Florals for spring, with a gothic twist. Lost & Led Astray has a range of tees on offer (including staple black and white options), but this one amplifies a characteristic edginess.
If you’re after a T-shirt with a little wit, consider the slogans printed by Twenty Seven Names. This one signals a holiday mentality (because it is that time of year).
For a really great T-shirt, look to the details. This black one, by Rebe, is heavyweight (200gsm) and features a ribbed neckline.
Slip, slop, slap and wrap, says the back of this insistent T-shirt from Ruby’s summer range. This could make a handy gift for forgetful beachgoers.
Eckhaus Latta T-shirt, $419, from Sully’s
A baby tee might be the right choice if you have a nostalgia for 2000s stylings, or simply prefer cuts a little teenier.
The black orchid is a recurring motif for local luxury label Harris Tapper. Here, a beaded applique is applied to an oversized white tee, which you could certainly wear to dressier occasions.
At first glance, this might look like another stripy tee. However, the stripes are a little more off-kilter, replicated from a hand-painted pattern.
Worn in the sun, these appliques will sparkle. If you are seeking sparkle, there are plenty more within this range (including feline sequins and studs).
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