Nothing says cool-casual like a bold, comfortable, and well-made printed t-shirt. We’re talking about men’s graphic tees, and at Brixton, we stock a collection of stunning neutral, basic graphic tees that add an element of laidback style to any outfit.

Graphic tees for men have been around for decades and were first put into widespread use in the military in the 1940s. American soldiers wore shirts with their branch or training program printed over the front. After the end of World War II, the popularity of men’s graphic tees started to grow, helped by the likes of Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire in the 1950s.

Despite their growing popularity, graphic tees didn’t go fully mainstream until the 1960s, however, when fabric ink and screen printing became easier and affordable enough to make producing printed t-shirts feasible. Since then, graphic shirts for men have become popular among all ages, with people wearing logo t-shirts and bold prints everywhere from the beach to formal events like red carpets. Today men’s graphic t-shirts are so widespread that no classic, casual outfit is complete without one.

Whether you choose to layer a short sleeve graphic tee under a woven button-down, or pair a long sleeve graphic tee with a bomber jacket, the best way to style graphic shirts is to incorporate them into your everyday wardrobe, no matter how dressed up or dressed down you’re aiming to be.

With so many graphic t-shirts on the market, one of the main differentiators is undoubtedly quality. At Brixton, we only use the best, most durable, and comfortable materials to craft our signature t-shirts.

If you’re looking for an understated, subtle graphic shirt for men, one of our bestselling options is the Alton S/S Standard Tee. Featuring clean lines, solid colors, and a standard fit, this basic shirt is great for layering or wearing with other, busier patterns to bring balance to your outfit.

For a bolder graphic t-shirt that still maintains an element of minimalism, opt for our bestselling Crest II S/S Standard Tee instead. Made from 100% cotton, this shirt is perfect for everyday wear and is ideal for wearing with chino shorts or relaxed-fit pants on vacation or days spent in the hot sun. With color options including cream, burnt red, and olive surplus, you’re bound to find a Crest II shirt in a hue that perfectly fits your style and aesthetic.

Browse our online collection of clean-cut, understated men’s graphic tees here.