Luxury t-shirts for men

Legacy London (formerly LCY London) designs men's t-shirts in London and has them made in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The collection covers cotton and cotton-blend jersey and knitted crew-neck tees, in short-sleeve shapes from tailored to oversized. None carries a logo on the outside. The name sits on the inside tape, not on the front. It is a small range of crew-neck tees that hold their shape and work hard in a wardrobe: designer t-shirts without the branding.

What makes a luxury t-shirt worth more

Luxury t-shirts differ from basic tees in four places: the fabric, how the top is knitted or cut, the finish and the fit.

• Fabric: the Tape-Detail Oversized T-Shirt and the Legacy Abstract Print Oversized Tee are cut from a combed-cotton jersey. The Legacy Oversized Boxy Tee uses a heavyweight cotton with a subtle texture.
• Knit: the Ottis Signature Knitted Crew Neck Tee is a refined cotton knit, lightweight and breathable, with the cleaner finish of a knit rather than a standard jersey.
• Finish: a plain, logo-free front and, on the Tape-Detail tee, a subtle tape detail that adds style and definition without disturbing the clean silhouette.
• Fit: every short sleeve shape here is cut on purpose, either tailored or generously relaxed, so it reads as a design choice.

The tees, one by one

Colour differs by style, and each product page lists its own options.

Legacy Abstract Print Oversized Tee. An oversized tee cut from a fine combed-cotton jersey. It carries a quiet, painterly graphic print that reads as art rather than a logo, and the relaxed line skims the body.

Ottis Signature Knitted Crew Neck Tee. A knitted crew-neck tee in a refined cotton knit, cut to a tailored fit. It is lightweight and breathable, and works as an everyday layer. Its colours are listed on the Ottis page.

The Legacy Oversized Boxy Tee. A heavyweight cotton t-shirt with a high-GSM fabric that gives the body weight and shape. The surface is subtly textured, the finish is logo-free, and the boxy cut holds a relaxed, structured drape.

Tape-Detail Oversized T-Shirt. A substantial combed-cotton jersey cut with a deliberately generous line. Subtle tape detailing lends quiet definition.

Cotton Blend Oversized Jacquard Tee. It pairs a soft, breathable handle with a drapey silhouette in a lightweight cotton blend. The surface is textured and the finish is logo-free, with an easy oversized line from the shoulder.

Shoulder Accent Textured Tee. A short-sleeve crew in a 235 GSM flat jacquard cotton-poly blend. The structured, breathable fabric holds a clean shape, and shoulder panelling adds quiet interest.

Cotton Blend Oversized Waffle Tee. A cotton-blend oversized t-shirt with a boxy, heavyweight silhouette that drapes cleanly. Its textured finish and plain, unbranded design suit relaxed styling. Its record lists cream, pink and white among its colours.

Contrast Collar Heritage Tee. A short-sleeve tee in cotton-poly double jersey, finished with ribbed collar and cuff edges that hold a clean line. It is a smart casual layer. Only a few remain.

Knitted tee or jersey tee?

The Ottis is knitted from a refined cotton and is cut to a tailored fit. It is lightweight and breathable. The oversized tees are jersey: the Tape-Detail and the Legacy Abstract Print use a combed-cotton jersey, the Legacy Oversized Boxy Tee a heavyweight cotton, and the jacquard and waffle tees a cotton blend. Their cuts are generous, with a dropped line from the shoulder or a boxy body. Choose the Ottis for a closer shape that sits neatly under a jacket. Choose a jersey tee for weight and a relaxed outline.

How the oversized and boxy fits run

The oversized tees are cut wide through the body. The boxy tee holds a squarer, more structured shape because of its heavier cotton. The Ottis is the exception, as it is cut to a tailored fit. If you are between sizes, read the measurements on the product page and decide how much room you want. An oversized tee in your usual size gives the relaxed look it was cut for.

How to wear them

A plain crew-neck tee works under a knitted polo, so try one beneath an open knitted polo shirt on a cooler day. In autumn, a tee under one of our designer jumpers gives the knit a clean base layer. In warm weather, wear a tee on its own with trousers, or leave a Cuban collar shirt open over it. Oversized shapes sit best with slimmer trousers, so the outline stays balanced. Together, the knitted polos, the jumpers, the Cuban collar shirts and these tees make a coherent men's wardrobe.

Care

Our care advice: wash cool at 30°C with like colours, avoid bleach and dry naturally. Press with a warm iron if needed.