Novelty tops continue to be a favorite during the warmer months on Asian street style blogs. I’ve seen everything from childhood favorites like Mickey Mouse to pop art explosions, but ultimately I like reading the cool, edgy phrases that turn up on shirts. Sometimes people prefer to let their clothes do the talking, and it’s quite fun to browse through a variety of designs and typography. It does appear that simple sans-serif fonts printed against plain backgrounds are favored this season, mimicking the style of quote posts we see all over social media platforms.
Despite what Alexander Wang’s spring/summer 2014 collection would suggest, message tees aren’t a new trend; in fact they’ve been around for decades (Frankie Says Relax, anyone?), but they are constantly being reinvented as mainstream pop and political culture is ever-changing.
Check out some of the novelty tops that caught my eye.
Sporting a message that can be interpreted in multiple ways will keep people thinking.
Start the day off by sharing some positive notes.
You, me, Oui! A play on words and sounds can be fun expressions.
Want to add some written expressions into your style rotation? Check out these three contemporary designer finds.
–Â STORY BY MIN A. LEE
Feature image courtesy of stalman.com.
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