Discover the perfect basics of Sunspel
The perfectly cut t-shirt can be difficult to find. Cheap material will warrant too-soon stretch marks, holes and pilling, while an unflattering cut will find itself spending large amounts of time at the back of your polo drawer.
The epitome of classicism and exuding notes of comfort, quality and luxury, Sunspel has been making and refining t-shirts since the mid-19th century. Having created the perfect basic tee in the 1950s, the British label has maintained almost exactly the same cut ever since, honing the material to today’s two fold single jersey Egyptian cotton.
Void of buttons, pockets and cuffs, this classic t-shirt is made extra sturdy by the addition of double-bound hems. Make like the soldiers of World War II – when they’d wear their uniform trousers with undershirts as casual clothing – projecting ideas of liberation and rebellion.
With the weather warming up, fold away the long-sleeved button-ups and conquer the slick simple tee like past mavericks Marlon Brando, James Dean and Chet Baker (note, not Chet Faker).