Can there be such a thing as "the perfect t-shirt" when every designers version of it differs from one another? Despite their simplicity, generic t-shirt designs constantly undergo subtle changes: sleeve length, hem length, neckline width, side shaping, binding method. Although these changes usually go unnoticed hanging in the shop, they make all the difference in the fitting room.
When I contemplate "the perfect t-shirt", my mind instantly thinks of T by Alexander Wang, the diffusion line of t-shirts and other knitwear that Alexander Wang has been perfecting over the last few years. Some designers love jackets, some designers love ball gowns, but Alexander Wang is completely fixated on t-shirts. In his eyes, the perfect t-shirt takes the form of a worn-in, slouchy, easy-to-wash tee that's been pre-washed with marbles to make it soft as butter.
I think the idea of having "the perfect t-shirt" definitely depends on the context it's being worn in. Would Alexander Wang's slouchy tee's seem perfect to a girl who's looking for a fitted t-shirt that will show off her shape? Or would an $1100 generic Chanel t-shirt seem perfect to a builder who needs something to wear to work? The enormous variety of generic t-shirts available for purchase means that, while there may not be one single t-shirt that's perfect for everyone, you can definitely find the perfect t-shirt for yourself if you're looking hard enough.
T by Alexander Wang - www.alexanderwang.com
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