The wearable canvas

A printed T-shirt creates the ultimate space for creativity. It is quite literally an open canvas worn by us, which can be decorated and adorned with anything as far as the reach of the human imagination. From Ralph Lauren to Only, printed T-shirts varies in style, colour, and, of course, in print. Pick out your favourite on Stylight's online shop. There truly is something for everyone.

The technology that gave life to printed T-shirts

Thanks to revolutionary technology developed in 1959, it became possible to screen print T-shirts with a substance called Plastisol. Thanks to this innovative idea, it's possible to separate colours when printing on T-shirts individually. In the late 1970's tie-dye also became a popular way of making the conventional casual T-shirt more unique. Brands like Diesel still produce printed T-shirts today, reminiscent of that iconic Woodstock style.

Graphics or brand name: pick a side

Printed T-shirts combine two big fashion factors: graphics and labels. Some prefer printed T-shirts with their favourite brand sported across their chest. If this sounds like you, a brand like Bench is a good place to start looking for your favourite printed T-shirt. Others prefer more obscure graphics and prints. This can be anything from cheeky quotes to cutting edge graphic designs or to a mesh of colours that compliments your favourite accessories.

Printed T-shirts: Get your street style on

Printed T-shirts are a massive part of street style fashion. Combine your favourite printed T-shirt with a leather jacket, baggy jeans and sneakers from Hummel to perfect this look. To really embrace the look, throw in a mischievous trucker cap. As for the T-shirt: don't be afraid to go all-out with the print - the sky is the limit!

6 tips on making the right statement with printed T-shirts

Printed T-shirts provide a welcome change to classic, single color T-shirts – they add patterns and color and can really make a statement. We’ve put together the following valuable tips to make sure you choose the right printed T-shirt for the job.

  1. All over prints: Patterned shirts with dots, waves or other designs add an exciting highlight to your look, and if you’re feeling particularly brave you can combine them with patterned shorts or jeggings too! For a more sedate business look they can be worn with jeans or plain skinny pants in nude colors.
  2. Lettered prints: T-shirts with bold statements on them aren’t really the best choice for the office or family events – the general rule is, if you have a statement on your T-shirt, expect to be talked to about it! For this reason they work perfectly in an informal setting, the most important thing being that you should agree with the statement on the T-shirt you’re wearing – a good conversation starter!
  3. Photo prints: Shirts with pictures of pop and rock stars look cool, just make sure you know whose picture it is you’re wearing! These shirts look stylish and make a daring and individualized statement.
  4. Ethnic prints: Shirts with cheerful patterns, glitter or hearts are often perceived as falling into the “love, peace and happiness” worldview and for this reason create good vibes in a festival or casual atmosphere.
  5. Flower prints: Tasteful floral prints under print-shirts make a great combination, worn alone with a plain skirt in earthy tones they create a romantic look also suitable for work, or combine them with a leather jacket for a rockier touch. They can also be combined with bold and bright colors for an even more striking look.
  6. Number prints: 1979, 8 or 14: Random numbers on a T-shirt can end up leaving the wearer looking a bit like they’re running a marathon, but they can give wearers a sense of individualism if they are specially selected and have a special meaning e.g. birthdays, number of children etc.

50 years ago the white T-shirt was the symbol of coolness and rebellion, today it’s printed T-shirts. With the wide range of colors, patterns and statements available on T-shirts, wearers can be sure to find themselves at the centre of attention or conversation.

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