Best designer T-shirts for women
Like it or loathe it, you can’t underestimate the staying power of the designer logo.
We’re in the thick of a consumer world laden with logo-mania, where the humble T-shirt can be deemed a luxury signifier and designer collectible.
Championed by the likes of Katharine Hamnett in the 1980s, it is perhaps the ultimate sartorial statement to get someone to pay upwards of £100 for the unassuming garment. When it comes down to it – how much are we willing to spend on a bit of cotton and stitching?
It turns out quite a lot. And while the price of a designer T-shirt is steep by most standards, after fragrances they’re one of the more "affordable" items you can buy if you’ve got a penchant for luxury brands.
Whether you’re part of the Gucci cult club or a ‘we should all be feminists’ Dior advocate, there's a designer T-shirt out there for you to cherish.
Put your pride aside and browse your favourite luxury labels here with our 10 favourite designer tees.
Best Designer T-shirts for Women 2019
Gucci sequin-embellished logo cotton T-shirt
G is for Gucci and major GLAM. In true Alessandro Michele fashion, the brand's load and proud aesthetic is best expressed through a glitzy sequin logo.
No doubt this T-shirt will be the team uniform for the brand's cult followers this season. Made in Italy from 100 per cent cotton, this T-shirt has a round neckline and a comfortable oversized fit to suit all shapes and sizes.
£620 | Matchesfashion | Buy it now
Marc Jacobs heaven graphic print T-shirt
How I love it when the fashion and music worlds collide. If you think this T-shirt looks familiar, you're either a Nirvana fan or have come across the band's iconic T-shirt before.
Marc Jacobs has made a satirical statement with this appropriation with 'heaven' replacing Nirvana. Made from 100 per cent black cotton, it's a great conversation starter if you appreciate the reference.
£76 | Farfetch | Buy it now *On sale
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Comme des Garçons Play embroidered-heart cotton-jersey T-shirt
To many, this is just a white T-shirt. To Commes des Garçons followers, it's a symbol of solidarity. The adorable embroidered heart logo has traditionally been red, but this appliquéd logo in glittery gold offers a point of difference.
Made from 100 per cent cotton with a ribbed round neckline, it has a slightly more fitted style that is perfect for tucking into high-waisted jeans.
£90 | Selfridges | Buy it now
Stella McCartney tie-dye spiral T-shirt
If you're looking to embark on the tye-dye trend, this T-shirt from sustainability guru Stella McCartney channels all those summer vibes. Featuring a unique tye-dye spiral print in subdued navy, the Stella McCartney logo is tastefully printed in bold white letters behind the neck.
Offset the slouchy fit with a pair of skinny white jeans to give it a chic lift.
£240 | Harrods | Buy it now
BLOUSE La Vie En Rosé printed cotton-jersey T-shirt
What is summer without a glass of rosé in hand? Now you can pledge your love for the delicious wine with this fabulous T-shirt from BLOUSE.
Emblazoned with the phrase 'La Vie en Rosé' in a playful nod to Édith Piaf's song because "it's five o' clock somewhere" according to founder Geoffrey J. Finch. Made from 100 per cent cotton, with a relaxed fit that can be worn any way your prefer.
£55 | Net-a-Porter | Buy it now
Vetements oversized printed cotton-jersey T-shirt
For the ultimate nostalgic statement, this T-shirt from Vetements is a rather brilliant questioning of good taste. Featuring a glittery logo mash-up of 90s cartoons in a bright cotton-jersey lilac, it's a great option if colour is your fashion motto.
Wear it with a bum bag and cycling shorts for the ultimate 90s tribute outfit.
£340 | Net-a-Porter | Buy it now
Tommy Jeans logo-embroidered cotton-blend T-shirt
Tommy Jeans's iconic logo will always stand out, not matter how small. This T-shirt in a fiery scarlet red is a great summer staple from America's king of prep.
With a signature brand logo embroidered at the chest, and a cropped style that looks great with high waisted jeans or a skirt. Made from a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester, it allows for a more affordable price tag yet with designer status.
£35 | Selfridges | Buy it now
Marni printed satin T-shirt
Arty fans will love this collage print T-shirt from Marni. Made from 100 per cent cupro - a biodegradable waste product of cotton. With a silky satin quality, it has an excellent crease-free drape.
As the fabric doesn't stretch, the T-shirt has a zip fastening at the back.
£392 | My Theresa | Buy it now *On sale
Gucci tiger-motif printed cotton T-shirt
Gucci's logo tees are just too good. This tiger graphic can't help but make you smirk. It's bold, in true Alessandro Michele fashion, with a timeless quality that you can image picking out of a vintage store in a few decades.
Who knows - you could be investing in a collector's item. With dropped shoulders and an oversized fit, pair it with bike shorts for a laid back look.
£320 | Matchesfashion | Buy it now
Fendi FF-print ruched-sleeve cotton T-shirt
Channel your inner Kim K and get around the top-to-toe Fendi logo. Consider it a tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld, who masterminded Fendi's iconic FF logo from a doodle in the 1960s. This cropped style features ruched sleeves with logo-jacquard tabs. Pairing it with high waisted cargo pants or sweatpants can give it an off-duty meets utilitarian look.
£490 | Matchesfashion | Buy it now