Men’s Statement Ts

With summer rapidly approaching and temperatures getting higher, men’s fashion is shedding the layers and embracing a bunch of cool new trends and styles. One of these new trends is the all-important Statement T-shirt. Form old-school graphics to crazy animal prints, here’s what you need to know about pulling off the Statement Ts trend.

The T-shirt has always been one of those items in your wardrobe that could easily be dressed up or down with little or no effort, and this summer T-shirts are getting a new lease on life with designers embracing the Statement Ts concept into their latest summer collections.

From old-school graphics to crazy animal prints, Statement Ts are a sure way to punch some style into your existing wardrobe this summer. The concept surrounding Statement Ts is that you can add a single item of fashion to your look to get an instant on trend style – I’ve broken Statement Ts down into three main categories to make it east for your to put together your summer style:

Graphic Print Ts

Graphic print Ts are a great way to style up your day to day casual look. What you want to go for when choosing your graphic print T is old-school logos and brands with graphics or logos form iconic brands like Pepsi and MTV; additionally you can go for quirky cartoons or slogans. Other graphic prints you can check out is edgy rocker styles, tribute Ts and animal icon prints.

Get the look – from top left:
Mickey Mouse T by Dolce & Gabbana available form Farfetch for R1 412.21
Ironman T by Philipp Plein available form Farfetch for R2 531.32
Hart Print T by Comme Des Garqons Play available form Farfetch for R1 172.40
Skulls and Striped T by Philipp Plein available form Farfetch for R1 652.02

Bright Colours and Colour Blocking Ts

If you’re not into making a big splash every time you go out then this category is for you. Bright colours and colour blocking Ts are a great way to add some colour into your look without going overboard. Styles to try out this summer are two-tone designs, fades pastels and colour block Ts with contrasting pockets, and bright polo shirts.

Get the look – from top left:
Dip Dye Cotton T by Neil Barrett available from MrPorter for R2 936.34
Big Pony Polo by Ralph Lauren available form MatchesFashion for R1 119.11
Patel Green Tank Top by Drifter available form Farfetch for R253.13
Two Tone Polo by Marc Jacobs available form MatchesFashion for R945.92

Printed Ts

This last category is definitely aimed at guys that like to show off their fashion sense in a loud in your face kind of way. Printed Ts this summer come in many different designs including animal prints, nautical prints, electric or metallic prints, and this season’s hottest design “futuristic prints”. Remember to keep the rest of your outfit neutral when wearing a loud printed T.

Get the look – from top left:
Zebra Print T by Balenciaga available form MatchesFashion for R2 065.03
Printed T by Matches Charity T’s available form MatchesFashion for R666.14
Diamond print T by Jonathan Sanders available form MatchesFashion for R2 091.67
“Neekers” Top by Bernard Willhelm available form Farfetch for R4 343.22

The best thing about statement Ts is that you will always find one that suits your personal style and budget.