Everyone on the mission to curate a capsule wardrobe knows the importance of t-shirts—both basic and statement. With the write pairings and the most fun accessories, they can be dressed both up and down, slogans and graphics offer a bit of personality and, even when the weather inevitably drops and the summer heatwaves are nothing but a distant memory, they can serve as a layering base.
The baby tee, one of the mainstays that the '90s provided us with, has long served as fashion's favorite basic. While this remains as so and the baby tee is going nowhere for the foreseeable future, there are a few t-shirt trends co-signed by both designers and celebrities that have started to compete. This is a good thing, though—the more t-shirt styles in your rotation, the more distinct each and every look you put together is.
With that said, we strongly suggest that you begin building t-shirt rotation with these three trending styles in mind.
The Baggy Tee
LII SS26 // LaunchmetricsBack in April, Hailey Bieber walked the streets of New York in what I consider to be 2026's version of the model-off-duty outfit formula: slightly baggy blue jeans, thong heels, and a baggy, oversized white long-sleeved tee. Back in the spring, this sighting begged the question: is the baggy tee coming for the baby tee? And a quick look back at 2026 runways provided this answer: kind of! With celebrities and designers like Balenciaga, Fendi, and Rick Owens co-signing the baggy tee-shirt, it appears like fashion is embracing a laidback and effortlessly cool look.
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The Slogan Tee
Stella McCartney FW26 // LaunchmetricsBack in March, we noted the return of the slogan tee with 2026 runway references including Fendi, Stella McCartney, and Moschino to support our claim. Now, well in to summer, we're happy to share that the trend persists with celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence, Odessa A'Zion, and Kaia Gerber with her slew of book related tees sporting the trend.
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The Athletic Tee
Coach FW26 // LaunchmetricsThe summer of sports has made its impact on fashion and now, I think it's safe to say that every fashion girl owns at least one of the following: a ringer tee, a jersey top, a football tee, or a raglan shirt. Especially when paired with items of contrasting aesthetics, the athletic t-shirt adds dimension, edge, and a particular grit that only comes with sports.
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