13 staple T-shirts for all year round from independent brands

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13 staple T-shirts for all year round from independent brands

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Scroll down for 13 slogan T-shirts to add to your collection, all from independent brands. 

These unique T-shirts from independent, female-owned businesses are perfect for afternoons spent in the park or evenings at the pub and two of them are exclusive to The Drop by Stylist. The beauty with this wardrobe staple lies in the fact that a layer you can  add underneath or on top for those chillier summer nights. 

Whether you’re looking for a slogan tee or something more understated, there’s lots to choose from and just remember, there’s no such thing as having too many T-shirts…

Rock on Ruby Embroidered Coffee or Tea Please Tshirt

Rock on Ruby Embroidered Coffee or Tea Please T-shirt

Whether your drink of choice is a piping hot cup of earl grey or a frothy oat flat white, Rock On Ruby’s ‘Tea Please’ and ‘Coffee Please’ slogan T-shirts are here for those days when you need a caffeine fix before any human interaction.

Available with an exclusive 10% saving only on The Drop, we’ll be wearing ours under a blazer to add a subversive touch to Monday morning meetings and with comfy sweats for our weekend brunch plans.

Shop the Rock on Ruby Embroidered Coffee or Tea Please T-shirt at The Drop, £23.40

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Mila & Eve Metallic Star T-shirt

If Gucci and Mugler’s latest collections are anything to go by, the classic star motif isn’t going anywhere. Now, British lifestyle label Mila & Eve has transformed it into an everyday staple via its metallic T-shirt – available exclusively on The Drop.

Available in three distinct designs in a relaxed fit, they work just as perfectly under a blazer for work as they do under a denim or leather jacket for the weekend. And if you’re looking for a unifying piece of clothing for a hen weekend or group outing that whispers ‘we’re all together’ rather than shouting it to the entire world, look no further…

Shop Mila & Eve Metallic Star T-shirt at The Drop, £18

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Emma Warren Palm Tree T-Shirt

Emma Warren Palm Tree Embroidered T-shirt

You say ‘palm tree’, we say ‘summer holiday’. Whether you’re jetting off to Greece or staying home in Grimsby, Emma Warren’s embroidered palm tree T-shirt will give you all the summer holiday feels no matter where you are.

Made from the softest cotton and available in five colours, the hardest part will be deciding which one to choose. Wear with boxer-style shorts on holiday, under a classic black blazer for work or with a slip skirt for weekend brunch. Cocktail in a coconut optional…

Shop Emma Warren Palm Tree Embroidered T-shirt at The Drop, £20

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Kim & Tonic Eye Roll T-Shirt

Kim & Tonic Eyeroll Slogan T-shirt

When you’re having one of *those* days when everything and everyone is getting on your nerves, Kim & Tonic’s slogan T-shirt knows how you feel. As the brand’s founder Kim Ryan so eloquently puts it, “When your boss calls a last-minute meeting on a Friday afternoon, when a friend cancels your catch-up for the umpteenth time, when you’re the only person in the house who seems to know how to change the loo roll, chances are you are well-acquainted with the eyeroll.”

Available in three colour combinations, snap one up for yourself or that friend who can’t help eyerolling her way through life. You’ll find us wearing ours on Mondays – because Mondays always deserve an eyeroll.

Shop Kim & Tonic Eyeroll Slogan T-shirt at The Drop, £18

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Rock On Ruby Blah Blah T-Shirt

Rock on Ruby Blah Blah Blah Striped T-Shirt

When you wake up in a ‘meh’ mood or know you’ll be in a meeting with that colleague who loves the sound of their own voice, Rock On Ruby’s tongue-in-cheek ‘Blah Blah Blah’ slogan T-shirt is exactly what you’ll want to wear. The classic Breton stripe is overlaid with statement red lettering, lending it a chic French vibe while telling the world how you really feel. Personality dressing just got a whole new vibe.

Shop Rock on Ruby Blah Blah Blah Striped T-Shirt at The Drop, £24

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Emma Warren Tshirt

Emma Warren Embroidered Strawberry T-shirt

Strawberries are the latest motif to conquer high-end fashion, with cult brands such as JW Anderson and Gucci including them in their summer collection. And just in time for Wimbledon, Gloucestershire-based lifestyle label Emma Warren has taken note, with her embroidered white T-shirt that delivers all of our strawberry-filled sartorial dreams.

Made from 100% cotton and available in sizes XS-XXL, this loose-fit, oversized T-shirt is the perfect dose of summer fruit. Pair with your favourite midi-skirt or denim cut-offs and sandals for the perfect summer look with a fruity twist.

Shop Emma Warren Embroidered Strawberry T-shirt at The Drop, £22  

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Emma Warren Embroidered T-Shirts

Emma Warren doodle embroidered T-shirts

From strawberries at JW Anderson to mushrooms at Rodarte, fashion is having a love affair with nature-inspired motifs right now. So why not upgrade your white T-shirt collection with one of Emma Warren’s embroidered tees to be bang on trend this season?

Made from organic cotton sourced from a sustainable and ethical wholesaler, choose from two nature-themed designs: one featuring a vibrant green and pink moth, the other a sunflower on the front and a bee on the sleeve. Nature never looked so stylish.

Shop Emma Warren Doodle Embroidered T-Shirts at The Drop, £24

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House of Alice_Diva Tshirts

House of Alice diva tee

With the 90s and Y2K fashion resurgence going nowhere – not to mention the nostalgia trend – House of Alice’s Diva slogan T-shirts couldn’t have come at a better time. Founder Alice Thornton’s collection of small-batch T-shirts pay homage to iconic musical divas, with 90s bubble writing to complete the throwback look. 

The hardest part? Choosing between Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston and Britney Spears.

Shop House of Alice diva tee at The Drop, £35

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Kim & Tonic T-Shirt

Kim & Tonic Just Quietly Smashing It T-shirt

Maybe you’ve scored a promotion, come out the other side of a break-up, or achieved a long-held personal goal – whatever the milestone, it’s always a good idea to celebrate it. This T-shirt makes a great gift for anyone who deserves recognition or is in need of a confidence boost.

Shop Kim & Tonic just quietly smashing it T-shirt at The Drop, £14

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Birungi Kawooya Art Hiplet T-shirt

Birungi Kawooya Art hiplet ballerinas organic T-shirt

This Hiplet Ballerinas T-shirt is the dance-inspired masterpiece we’re obsessed with. Made from organic cotton, we’ll be tucking it into a pair of straight leg jeans and adding a straw basket bag for a laidback weekend outfit.

Shop Birungi Kawooya Art hiplet ballerinas organic T-shirt at The Drop, £30

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Cocolulu Heart T-shirt

Cocolulu organic cotton hand-embroidered heart T-shirt

Embroidered tops are the homespun trend that shows no signs of abating this summer and we particularly love this one with red hearts placed squarely on the bust. Cocolulu founder Louise hand-embroiders every T-shirt so please allow a week’s lead time. 

Shop Cocolulu organic hand-embroidered heart T-shirt at The Drop, £25

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Black & Beech Liberté, Egalité, Sororité Feminist T-Shirt

Black & Beech liberté, egalité, sororité feminist T-shirt

This uplifting Liberté Egalité Sororité feminist charcoal tee is Black & Beech’s take on a phrase which can be traced back to the Mouvement de la Libération des Femmes in 1970s Paris.

Ethically produced (WRAP certified) using 100% organic cotton to the highest ethical standards, it’s been screen printed using water-based commercial inks in the UK.

Shop Black & Beech liberté, egalité, sororité feminist T-shirt at The Drop, £25

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House of Alice Tshirt

House Of Alice personalised initial white tee

Launched by fashion buyer Alice Thornton during 2020’s lockdown, House Of Alice is a dedicated sustainable T-shirt brand that uses 100% organic cotton and a small batch process with limited quantities that ensures zero wastage. 

With a special price available exclusively at The Drop by Stylist, choose from three colours – lilac, aqua and red – and personalise with your initial, which is entwined by a trio of daisies (a key print for summer).

Shop House Of Alice personalised initial white tee at The Drop, £30

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Images: courtesy of brands.

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