ComScore
style

The 26 Best Graphic Tees for Men to Rock Every Season

What are the best graphic tees for the fella? We're taking a look

ONE37pm editors select every item that appears on this page, and the company may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. You can learn more about that process here.
graphictees men mobile
Homage, Design by Humans, Vetements

Who doesn't love a good graphic tee? For one, they are a direct representation of who we are, and the things that we love and enjoy, along with being super creative and making our inner child happy. If not anything else, graphic tees are easy to work with fashion staples that can be added to your capsule wardrobe, and worn on those days when you want to look presentable but don't quite feel like putting that much effort into your outfit (admit it—we all have those days). If you need something quick to wear to the airport—graphic tee. If you're running a quick errand—graphic tee. If you just want something simple to wear around the house—graphic tee (you get our point). Best of all, they work great with jeans (especially baggy jeans), chinos, shorts, jorts, underneath jackets, and any other combo you can think of. We've put together a list of the best graphic tees for men to rock for every season below. From Hot Topic's Shrek Green Vibes Only Long Sleeve Shirt ($12.80) to the classic Bob Marley Rastaman Vibrations Shirt ($24.99), here are some of the best on the market.

Scroll down to check them out. Rock on.

RELATED: The 10 Best Lululemon Shorts for Men on Their Site Right Now

The Best Graphic Tees for Men, at a Glance:

1. Shrek Green Vibes Only Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

shirt
Hot Topic

The Best Long Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt

  • Sizes: XS - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

We can all agree that Hot Topic is one of the premier places to get a wide range of graphic t-shirts in all different categories at a more than affordable price. We can also all agree that just about everybody on the planet loves Shrek. So it seemed like a no-brainer to put Hot Topic's Green Vibes Long Sleeve Shirt on this list as it's something that can appeal to everyone. The shirt is made with 100% cotton, easy to layer, and easy to wash. A true winner.

SHOP NOW AT HOT TOPIC, $12.80

2. CASABLANCA Black 'Le Joueur' T-Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 5.18.20 PM
SSense

Best Designer Graphic T-Shirt

  • Sizes: XS - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Organic cotton

For a designer t-shirt option, you can roll with CASABLANCA's Black 'Le Joueur' T-Shirt which offers a cool design, and checks the sustainability box with being made from 100% organic cotton. The logo graphic is depicted on the front, with the shirt technically being classified as a rib knit crew neck. You'll definitely be comfortable, and you'll look pretty fly while at it.

SHOP NOW AT SSENSE, $185

3. The Landmark Project Keep our Parks Green and Clean Tee

shirt copy 2
The Landmark Project

Best Graphic T-Shirt Option to Support a Cause

  • Sizes: XS - 2XL
  • Material: 60% BCI Cotton and 40% Recycled Polyester

Graphic tees promoting a good cause is an excellent way to bring attention to the issues you care about as it's bound to catch people's attention and be a conversation starter when you're out and about. The Landmark Project has plenty of t-shirts related to environmental causes, and their Keep our Parks Green and Clean tee is among our favorites. Best of all, this shirt in particular is made with BCI cotton and recycled polyester as an example of the brand's sustainability.

SHOP NOW AT THE LANDMARK PROJECT, $35

4. Homage NBA x Grateful Dead x Pistons

shirt copy 3
Homage

A Sporty Option

  • Sizes: XS - 3XL
  • Material: Polyester, cotton and rayon blend

Homage recently released a Detroit Pistons x Grateful Dead t-shirt as a two-in-one combo to meet your sporty and rock and roll needs. Described as being "the grooviest Homage collection ever," this is a 1980s/early 90s-themed shirt that can best be described as the NBA on NBC meets MTV. Oh, and the comfort is there as well with the shirt's polyester, cotton, and rayon blend.

SHOP NOW AT HOMAGE, $38

5. Jimi Hendrix Live 1969 Smoke Adult T-Shirt

shirt copy 4
Amazon

A Music Option

  • Sizes: XS - 2XL
  • Material: Cotton

Speaking of rock 'n' roll, Official Band Shirts has loads of graphic tees featuring your favorite artists. Made with cotton and loaded with sizes to choose from, this Jimi Hendrix Live 1969 Smoke Adult Tee caught our attention as it seems to be modeled after a set of concert tour dates that Hendrix performed in the year 1969, which is pretty darn cool.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, $30.95

6. boohooMAN Oversized Dragonball Z License T-Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 5.28.51 PM
boohooMan
  • Sizes: XS - 3XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

You can also go to boohooMAN for some cool graphic t-shirt options as the brand has many to choose from depending on your individual interests. Our personal favorite is the Oversized Dragonball Z License T-Shirt which is made with 100% cotton, and features a retro 1990s cartoon vibe in our opinion. Feel free to take a look at boohooMAN's other graphic tee options well. Gotta love the affordability too!

SHOP NOW AT BOOHOOMAN, $14

7. Super Mario World Vintage Magic Ride T-Shirt

shirt copy 6
Design By Humans

  • Sizes: XS - 3XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Now seems like a good time to grab some Super Mario World gear with the movie being a smash hit this year don't you think? Design by Humans has plenty of them, along with a myriad of other graphic t-shirts to choose from as well. The company was founded back in 2007, eventually becoming a place where creatives can host all forms of their work whether it's through t-shirts, or coffee mugs. This shirt, in particular, is made with 100% Cotton, assuring that you'll be comfy while wearing it.

SHOP NOW AT DESIGN BY HUMANS, $26

8. boohooMAN Oversized Tupac Homage Tee

shirt copy 7
boohooMAN
  • Sizes: S - L
  • Material: 100% Cotton

If you're going for a shirt with a 1990s vibe, Tupac is an automatic no-brainer. We'd say boohooMAN seems to have a hit on their hands with this Oversized Vintage Tupac Tee, which has been selling out like hotcakes. Made with 100% cotton, this tee will definitely have "All Eyez on You" (we absolutely had to do it).

SHOP NOW AT BOOHOOMAN, $14

9. TeePublic D.A.R.E T-Shirt

shirt copy 8
TeePublic
  • Sizes: XS - 4XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

1990s and 2000s kids know all about D.A.R.E, and the t-shirts that came with them. If we'd known D.A.R.E tees would end up making a resurgence, then we definitely would have saved the original ones they passed out during those gym presentations that we kind of paid attention to but didn't. Luckily for us (and the younger generations), there's plenty of remakes on the market, including this fine 100% shirt from TeePublic, which is a slightly more modern take than the original.

SHOP NOW AT TEEPUBLIC, $22

10. Wales Bonner Essence Graphic Tee

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 5.40.06 PM
Wales Bonner
  • Sizes: XS - XL
  • Material: 100% Organic Cotton

Wales Bonner is delivering the heat with their Essence T-Shirt, which is inspired by the prints on Ghanaian market bags. The essence tee is a sleek slim-fit tee that gets the job done. Not only that, but the shirt meets the sustainability requirements as well, being made with 100% organic cotton. That's what we like to see.

SHOP NOW AT FARFETCH, $240

11. Stüssy Sphinx Tee

shirt copy 10
Stüssy
  • Sizes: XS - XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

The screen-printed graphics definitely make this tee from Stüssy a must-have. With a bunch of sizes to choose from, the shirt is made with 100% Cotton, and comes with color choice options of white, black, grey, yellow, and red. The quality of Stüssy products are amazing, so rest assured that you'll be purchasing a shirt that can last you for years on end.

SHOP NOW AT STUSSY, $69.99

12. Supreme West Hollywood Box Logo T-Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 5.46.42 PM
FarFetch
  • Sizes: S - L
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Up next we've got a Supreme option courtesy of FarFetch, who carries many of the world's best brands from big name/designer, to the smaller brands that are just getting their start. This oversized West Hollywood Shirt is made with cotton and pretty dope with its retro look. Plus, it's Supreme. Who doesn't love Supreme?

SHOP NOW FARFETCH, $250

13. Rockabilia Beatles Abbey Road

shirt copy 12
Rockabilia
  • Sizes: S - XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Are you a true fan of The Beatles if you don't own at least one Abbey Road shirt? If you don't currently have an Abbey Road tee in your closet, it's time to change that. And even if you do, you can never have enough Abbey Road tees. Throw in the comfortable cotton, and this is a surefire winner.

SHOP NOW AT ROCKABILIA, $25.99

14. Redbubble Complete Nick 90s Throwback Tee

shirt copy 13
Redbubble
  • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • Material: 50% Cotton and 50% Polyester

Picture this scenario—you're given a chance to choose a Nickelodeon-themed t-shirt, but you can only pick one. What do you do? Try to pick a shirt that has every dang character on it. Redbubble is made with a cotton/polyester blend, and gets pretty close to perfection as at first glance we see some of the characters from Rugrats, Hey Arnold, and Spongebob, and the cool thing is the brand gives you nineteen different colors to select as your background.

SHOP NOW AT REDBUBBLE, $18.97

15. Palm Angels White Shark Classic Tee

shirt copy 14
FarFetch
  • Sizes: XS - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

One of our favorite graphic t-shirts from Palms Angels is their White Shark Classic Tee (which is also available in a blue option). It's just something about this shirt that reminds us of a modern day Jaws. Very 1975 but still 2020s. Very vintage but still modern. Also made with 100% Cotton and very comfy.

SHOP NOW AT FARFETCH, $370

16. LOEWE Aquarium T-Shirt

shirt copy 15
Mr. Porter
  • Sizes: S - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Lightweight Cotton

We're huge fans of how LOEWE incorporates graphics into their designs, and the Aquarium t-shirt is one of their newer arrivals. Lightweight and made with cotton, this shirt is interesting, fun, and everything you could possibly want in a graphic tee. Shoutout LOEWE's for bringing us something completely innovative once again.

SHOP NOW AT MR. PORTER, $890

17. Prince Cotton Graphic T-Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 5.58.25 PM
Nordstrom Rack
  • Sizes: S - L
  • Material: 100% Cotton

If you're a fan of Prince, this a pretty cool shirt to pick up ahead of the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain next year. Made with 100% cotton, the reviews are also promising as folks have said the shirt gets them a lot of compliments. Who doesn't love compliments? Also, who doesn't love Prince? This is another no-brainer.

SHOP NOW AT NORDSTROM RACK, $14.97

18. Urban Outfitters Classic Mickey Mouse Tee

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.03.25 PM
Urban Outfitters
  • Sizes: S - XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Couple of things here. First of all, it's Mickey Mouse. We could leave it at that, but this shirt is smooth to the touch as it's made with 100% Cotton. It fits nicely as it's designed to have a standard fit. And, this tee definitely gives us retro 1940s Mickey Mouse vibes. Almost as if you grabbed it straight from that decade.

SHOP NOW AT URBAN OUTFITTERS, $35

19. Men's Back To The Future Logo Te

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.07.05 PM
Kohl's
  • Sizes: S - 2XL
  • Material: Cotton, polyester

What do you know? It's Back to the Future! If you love the 1980s, in particular the Back to the Future franchise, Kohl's has a dope shirt made with cotton and polyester that you can do quite a bit with in terms of styling. You also have the option of choosing from either black or dark blue color. Option, Kohl's gives you options here people.

SHOP NOW AT KOHL's, $24.99

20. The Rolling Stones 1975 NYC Tee

shirt copy 19
Authentic Band Merch
  • Sizes: S - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Don't say we didn't ever do anything nice for you—this is a real authentic Rolling Stones shirt made with 100% cotton, and accompanied by the 'NYC '75' design motif. You're welcome. No seriously, you're welcome.

SHOP NOW AT AUTHENTIC BAND MERCH, $36.97

21. Bob Marley Rastaman Vibrations Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.14.04 PM
Amazon
  • Sizes: S - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Circling back to Amazon who have very quickly become one of our favorite place to cop any music tees. Any and all music fans need a Bob Marley shirt. It's a requirement. This one is made with cotton and is only $25. Might want to snag this before the biopic premieres in January.

SHOP NOW AT AMAZON, $24.99

22. Marni Cotton Logo Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.17.50 PM
Marni
  • Sizes: 36 - 48
  • Material: 100% Cotton knit

One time for Marni. Two times for the 1980s style graffiti print that you can get in different colors. Made with 100% cotton knit, Marni gives you the choice of selecting either a Liliwhite, Mineral Ice, or Pinkgummy color. Seeing as though all three are very nice, this is a tough choice for us to suggest. It's your call here.

SHOP NOW AT MARNI, $395

23. Free People Metallica Wherever Roam Tee

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.22.03 PM
Free People
  • Sizes: XS - XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

Wherever you roam, you may find a Metallica shirt nearby. It just so happens Free People is the closest stop with their Metallica Wherever Unisex T-Shirt, which is made with cotton and totally rad. Highly recommended, highly rated. Make sure you don't sleep on it.

SHOP NOW AT FREE PEOPLE, $88

24. AllSaints Isac Oversized Crew Neck T-Shirt

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.25.25 PM
AllSaints
  • Sizes: XS - 2XL
  • Material: 100% Organic cotton

And a basic shirt from AllSaints to help you keep it real and keep it playa. Simply made with 100% organic cotton, you'll also be keeping it real for the environment as well. More power to the people. Ya heard?

SHOP NOW AT ALL SAINTS, $71

25. Cult of Individuality Guns N Roses Short Sleeve Crew Neck

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.28.49 PM
Cult of Individuality
  • Sizes: XS - 3XL
  • Material: 100% Cotton

A graphic t-shirt collection isn't complete without a Guns N' Roses option now is it? This short sleeve crewneck from NYC brand Cult of Individuality is made with a white soft blend cotton, and features an oversized print top applied with a metallic foil applique on the front, plus their signature XX on the back. Nifty.

SHOP NOW AT CULT OF INDIVIDUALITY

26. Michael Jackson Thriller 40

Screen Shot 2023 09 26 at 6.35.35 PM
Shop Michael Jackson
  • Sizes: S - 2XL
  • Material: 90% Cotton, 10% polyester

And there's definitely no music graphic t-shirt collection that's complete without a Michael Jackson shirt. The 40th celebration of Thriller is still continuing, so grabbing this shirt is a must. Made with a cotton/polyester blend there's multiple sizes to choose from, and a nice sleek gray color.

SHOP MICHAEL JACKSON, $40
Did you like this article?
Thumbs Up
Liked
Thumbs Down
Disliked