11 Fresh British Tees You Need To Own For Summer

Spring has almost sprung, and it’s time to start thinking about the staple tees you’ll be flaunting as the weather heats up. If you’re looking for something stylish but a little tongue-in-cheek, U.K. T-shirt brands are the place to go. Whether they’re ripping off major brands with punning bootlegs, making an overt political statement, or paying homage to an overlooked musical hero, these 11 British tees are ideal for those looking to make a statement this summer.

1. Put a twist on a classic with this Skepta-endorsed look from Sports Banger.

11 Fresh British Tees You Need To Own For Summer

Sports Banger

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2. Show Theresa May what you think of her “red, white, and blue Brexit” with this flattering tee from Bowlcut Garms.

Dead Ting tee Bowlcut Garms

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3. Or, show that you know how to party like the Chancellor of Germany.

Angela Murkled OIBOY

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4. Honor an incarcerated grime hero with this Pen & Pixel-style tee from Grime Tees.

Crazy Titch tee Grime Tees

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5….And a journalism hero, with this Stormzy-approved Louis Theroux tee from sister brand Homage Tees.

Louis Theroux tee Homage Tees

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6. Pay a fittingly outlandish tribute to Italo Disco with this Turbo Island T-shirt, created by Bristol-based illustrator Christopher Wright.

Italo Disco tee Turbo Island

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7. This T-shirt puts a spin on Palace streetwear in the name of an important cause (with proceeds to charity).

Palestine T-shirt Hypepeace

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8. And this one from designer Christopher Shannon sticks a middle finger up to dodgy sportswear corporation Sports Direct.

Lovers Direct large print T-shirt Christopher Shannon

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9. Make a very important statement with this women’s tee from Binghi’s Boutique.

Women Against Wastemen roll-sleeve T-shirt Binghi's Boutique

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10. Rep your local south London chicken shop with a uniform-style tee from Morley’s.

The Bossman polo Morley's London

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11. Or rock this unique, multi-layered design from Virgil Abloh fave Ryan Hawaii.

#001 "Factory Dream" T-shirt Ryan Hawaii

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11 Fresh British Tees You Need To Own For Summer

Make a statement with these eye-catching t-shirts from U.K.-based designers.

1. Put a twist on a classic with this Skepta-endorsed look from Sports Banger.

2. Show Theresa May what you think of her “red, white, and blue Brexit” with this flattering tee from Bowlcut Garms.

3. Or, show that you know how to party like the Chancellor of Germany.

4. Honor an incarcerated grime hero with this Pen & Pixel-style tee from Grime Tees.

5….And a journalism hero, with this Stormzy-approved Louis Theroux tee from sister brand Homage Tees.

6. Pay a fittingly outlandish tribute to Italo Disco with this Turbo Island T-shirt, created by Bristol-based illustrator Christopher Wright.

7. This T-shirt puts a spin on Palace streetwear in the name of an important cause (with proceeds to charity).

8. And this one from designer Christopher Shannon sticks a middle finger up to dodgy sportswear corporation Sports Direct.

9. Make a very important statement with this women’s tee from Binghi’s Boutique.

10. Rep your local south London chicken shop with a uniform-style tee from Morley’s.

11. Or rock this unique, multi-layered design from Virgil Abloh fave Ryan Hawaii.

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