Here’s Why I Spend $90 on These Simple Black T-Shirts

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Here’s Why I Wear Sunspel's $90 Black T-Shirt

Trends come and go, but sticking to a classic uniform can provide a stylish, signature look you’ll never regret. That’s the funny thing about fashion: In a revolving merry-go-round of recycled trends and kooky style tricks, most tastemakers—stylists, designers, and editors—simply stick to a minimalist uniform. No muss, no fuss.

As a style editor, I’ve developed my own sort of uniform. It adjusts by occasion—sometimes swapping a leather Moto jacket for a tailored blazer—but I constantly wear a simple black T-shirt. It might sound basic, but not just any black T-shirt will cut it. The beauty of developing an everyday uniform is knowing you’ll get the most wear of an item, and once you find the perfect pieces of your timeless style equation, you’ll never have to to think twice about what you’ll be wearing next season. Because you’re saving your hard-earned dollars avoiding tricky trends, you can invest in the best-of-the-best options on the market. For me, it’s Sunspel’s classic cotton tees.

Consider this the Goldilocks of minimalist T-Shirts: not too fitted or loose, not too thick or thin, and definitely not too long for the average man’s torso (blame Bieber for that trend). Beyond the perfect shape, this T-shirt has become an essential in my closet for its high-quality fabric and impeccable construction—something Sunspel has mastered with their luxe offerings.

You might not have heard of the British luxury brand before, but you’ve seen Hollywood’s dapper leading men don the brand on the big screen; both Christian Bale in The Dark Knight Rises and Daniel Craig in Casino Royale.

“Dressing Daniel Craig as the new James Bond, I thought that it would be a perfect collaboration of quality and Britishness to ask Sunspel to create all his T-shirts, polo shirts, and underwear, which they duly did, excellently,” says Casino Royale costume designer Lindy Hemming. “He looks very sexy and happy in their clothing.”


If Sunspel’s polished T-shirt can transform Craig into a suave James Bond, it surely can elevate your everyday look with a touch of swagger. However, this T-shirt will cost you $90 a pop.

Truthfully, this tee is nothing like that cheap multiple-pack you might have impulse purchased with your household goods on Amazon. It’s an elegant, refined T-shirt that’s been tweaked to perfection for over a hundred years. We’re talking about an exceptionally soft T-shirt that’s so smooth, it has a natural sheen, making it versatile for casual and formal occasions—meaning you can finally ditch that uncomfortable button down.

- Adam Mansuroglu (Men's Health Senior Style & Gear Editor)