I have always had an unexplainable affinity for cotton, white t-shirts. Simply put, you can throw on a white t-shirt with just about anything, from a cashmere sweater and skinnys to a printed skirt and immediately look and feel, effortlessly chic. Ashley and Mary Kate Olsen's luxury apparel brand, The Row began with the mission to create the perfect t-shirt and they have now created a more affordable and interactive t-shirt line on http://www.stylemint.com/; thus, it seems I am not alone in my admiration for this basic garment. In the past I would have said that contemporary American designer lines such as Vince, James Perse or Splendid had a better hold on what makes the perfect white t-shirt, that is, structure and softness. For this reason, I would invest in 2-3 Vince pieces each time I visited The States. Since the arrival of COS and Maje at BT2, the white t-shirt market at home has experienced a resurgence in credible competition, now I don't fret so much when my Vinces' start to look a bit worn out. Summer is a particularly busy time for my white t-shirts, which face a constant cycle or wear, wash and wear again. They seldom get to rest in the quiet confinements of my wardrobe.
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| Vince Little Boy Tee www.vince.com |
It seems this season will be no different, white t-shirts were paired with bold maxi skirts on the Jil Sander catwalk and minimalist trousers at Prabal Gurung, reinstating this steadfast piece as a casual elegance essential.
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| Jil Sander www.style.com |
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| Prabal Gurung www.style.com |
The classic combination.
While the little white t-shirt will hold true for pretty much any casual/semi-causal occasion, my favourite look is a white t-shirt coupled with a great pair of denims. I like my white t-shirts either embellished, oversized or graphic, while my denims this season are coloured, flared or short.
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| Alexander McQueen www.net-a-porter.com |
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| Maje Fraisier Tshirt www.maje-pais.fr |
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| Zoe Karssen http://www.net-a-porter.com/ |
Here are just three pairs of the J brand 811, mid-rise, twill,cropped skinny jeans, they come in practically any colour and shade imaginable. To say I am obsessed would be an understatement, the twill is soft, the length is perfect and the fit is great.
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| http://www.jbrandjeans.com/ |
Previously, my personal penchant for flares started and ended with a pair of J Brands Lovestorys. Having said that, since the flare and the 70's trend in general exploded I have had to rethink my options. While I have not yet abandoned my Lovestorys, the pairs below have become valid contenders. Particularly the Mih Marrakesh kick flare which I love with a skinny brown belt and neutral wedges. I'm dabbling with the idea of a tan fedora with this look?
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| Mih Jeans www.net-a-porter.com |
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| Mother www.net-a-porter.com |
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| Rag & Bone http://www.net-a-porter.com/ |
These Ksubi shorts are quite possibly the most perfect shorts I have ever witnessed. They are distressed yet not raggedy, they're short but not tacky and the wash is somehow weathered but not too faded. Not to mention they have a mid rise, which is the perfect tuck in length.
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| Ksubi Albuquerque short in Black Nine wash http://www.net-a-porter.com/ |
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| Ksubi Albuquerque short in Hayday Mayday wash |
While the white tshirt and denim combination is by no means a new pairing, its utility and freshness, made me cave, plus the denim options this season really deserve a mention. Next up festival prints ahead of Oxegen! Stay posted x
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