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The Best Men's T-Shirts For Summer 2017
It's time for an upgrade don't you think?
A bit-part layering player for so much of the year, during the summer months the humble t-shirt truly comes into its own and can often be the difference between a slick and a sloppy look.
We've picked out 20 of our favourite seasonal tees, covering everything from plain to patterned and from subtle to statement.
Enjoy.
ACNE Studios
One of ACNE's biggest sellers over recent years, the apathetically-branded : | t-shirt is perfect for those of you who feel a bit dead inside, but still want to dress well.
£100, mrporter.com
Hugo Boss
Like Breton, but subtler, this Hugo Boss Tee is summery without being too in your face about it.
It's like if a t-shirt said, "We get it, you wear stripes and read Camus and still smoke. Chill. Buy this instead."
£75, mrporter.com
A.P.C
The clever thing about this smart and simple A.P.C Tee is that the 'A' is actually upside down. "But is it actually A.P.C?" you ask.
Yes, yes it is.
£75, matchesfashion.com
COS
One of the best value-to-quality brands around, you can't go far wrong with a COS Tee. This one comes in a soft cotton knit that makes it ideal for summer office wear. If you have a cool boss that is.
£39, cosstores.com
J.Crew
The perfect hybrid Tee for the guy Who Just Can't Decide, this simple raglan by J.Crew is a fickle man's dream and ideal for days when it's sort of warm, but not warm enough for a t-shirt, but also not cold enough for a sweatshirt or jacket.
You know?
£60, mrporter.com
Maison Kitsune
Kitsune is the Japanese word for fox, which goes some way to explaining why this Maison Kitsune t-shirt is finished off with a subtle fox logo.
The more you know.
£60, mrporter.com
Fred Perry
Want that classic Fred Perry heritage vibe, but can't stand polo shirts?
Here's the answer, friends.
£35, fredperry.com
Levi's Vintage
Delving into Levi's' retro archive, the brand's Vintage imprint makes things that you imagine cool guys in the Fifties would wear, which is a look we're trying really hard to channel this year.
£60, levi.com
J.W Anderson
One of Britain's most exciting new designers, J.W Anderson's latest collection has a Medieval bent running throughout. Perfect for Baroque history/high fashion fans, of which we're sure you are numerous and vocal.
£150, matchesfashion.com
Nudie Jeans
Swedish label Nudie are mostly known for making high quality denim, but did you know they also make your favourite summer Breton, too?
£39, nudiejeans.com
Kent & Curwen
David Beckham's brainchild brand: Kent & Curwen make high quality heritage pieces like cricket jumpers, safari jackets and really very good t-shirts.
£80, mrporter.com
Oliver Spencer
One of those t-shirts that's versatile enough to be worn with anything. We're not sure what colour this lovely striped number by Oliver Spencer is (a bit ecru, a bit blue, a bit purple?), but we do know that we want it.
£75, mrporter.com
Paul Smith
For this season Paul Smith is championing the monkey as his front-facing animal of choice.
Primates everywhere rejoice.
£120, paulsmith.com
Saint Laurent
Anthony Vaccarello's new Saint Laurent builds on Hedi Slimane's skinny, black and subversive empire with pieces like this lips and cigarette t-shirt.
Cigarettes and lips are pretty rock'n'roll tbf.
£220, mrporter.com
Y-3
Original players when it comes to the whole high-end sportswear aesthetic. Let the world know that you've been wearing fashionable gym kit since at least 2013 with this slim-fit Y-3 Tee in grey marl cotton.
£60, matchesfashion.com
Off-White
Virgil Abloh's achingly trendy streetwear imprint, let the cool kids on skate boards know that you mean business with this Off-White long-sleeve.
They'll know.
£233, matchesfashion.com
Stussy
Nineties skate brand Stussy has been enjoying a retro moment in the sun this summer. Bathe in its rays by wearing this t-shirt.
Please.
£45, mrporter.com
Comme Des Garcons Play
What's better than one classic Comme Des Garcons heart symbol?
Three, that's what.
£102, endclothing.com
Sunspel x Iffley Road
Sunspel make their t-shirts out of sea island cotton, a magic fibre that makes us think of grassy dunes, salt air and the haunting caws of far-off gulls as waves lap against white sands during the last days of summer.
Nice t-shirts, too.
£75, mrporter.com
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