All-around badass Umit Benan has teamed with The Corner for a hypnotic tee that features the online retailer’s logo in a somewhat subtle way as part of their T-shirt Project. In the past Jun Takahashi for Undercover, Neil Barrett, Hussein Chalayan and Les Hommes have taken part, each interpreting the logo in a personal way.

“The starting point was to follow the brief very literally by incorporating thecorner.com’s logo on a simple t-shirt,” Benan says. “We wanted to avoid any references to ’90s logo mania and create quite an abstract print where the logo is not instantly recognizable.” But wait, there’s more! Starting today, The Corner will offer the LE t-shirt as a gift to customers with purchase.

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New York City’s Left Field step forward with these Crazy Tees. You can be the judge of how wacky/nuts/wot-wot these shirts are, call them what you will, they’re chock full of two tone goodness. Collar, pocket and sleeves refuse to match and come in a variety of colours. The navy and orange above is a personal favourite but you really can’t go wrong with any of these. Find them at Indigo & Cotton.

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The ATM collection is a basics t-shirt line and an acronym for designer Anthony Thomas Melillo, who developed the line after years in the business. The key element of the line is the use of new exclusive fabrics developed in Peru for Melillo. The t-shirts provide a very soft and relaxed fit for those who are looking for simple garments that breath. Fabrics include vintage jersey, slub jersey, and modal, all exclusive to ATM. We take a look at the summer collection available now at Barneys CO-OP.

More detailed looks at the ATM Summer 2012 collection on the following page.

“There is nothing like scoring a goal in a soccer game. Especially a big goal, in a big game at a crucial time. It’s one of those feelings that players crave,” Bumpy Pitch tells us. We can sort of relate. One of us was kicked in the face by his own team’s goalie during a scrimmage, but even that traumatic event didn’t ruin the frenzied allure of soccer. Scores come so often in the most popular American sports. Soccer is different. Goals are sparse treasures that can be analyzed and enjoyed for freaking generations.

With all of that in mind, BP drops the Emotions Pack, a perfectly named duo of t-shirts commemorating the thrill of the score. The first shows the immense jubilation from the player’s perspective, the second, from that of the fans. Try not getting emotional putting one on—probably impossible. Get them here.

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There is no doubt that over the last five years the term “American-made” has played an strong role in pushing the direction of menswear and goods in general here in North American and elsewhere. In fact the movement itself helped refocus the buying habits of many to look locally – be in the USA, England, or beyond – for quality goods made right in their backyards.

For some time, buying American-made or locally-made came at a premium; with manufacturing costs domestically being higher than most lower cost imports (not to be confused with lower quality) consumers did their best to pick and choose where their monies were spent and which garments and goods to buy. At the end of the day, price does play an important role in buying habits;  high quality garment, when well priced, will certainly catch the eye of consumers.

Recently, we were introduced to new start-up, American Giant: a basics apparel company selling exclusively online and producing very heavyweight basics made locally in California at some of the most reasonable price points we have seen on the market today.

An American Giant crewneck sweatshirt with raglan sleeves and side ribbing, for example, produced from heavyweight 14.5oz cotton comes in at a $59 pricepoint where other American made equivalents run $100 or higher. We have worn and handled a sample ourselves and can confirm the quality and build of American Giant garments.

This week American Giant launched the latest addition to their basics collection: a $24.50 short sleeve t-shirt ($29.50 for the pocket version) made from 7.4oz cotton that is well and above the typical “paper thin” variants found on the market today. T-shirts of this build are not often seen and never at this price.

How can American Giant produce a quality garment at this price domestically while keeping the price point affordable? We sat down with American Giant CEO, Bayard Winthrop, former of Chrome Bags, for some insight into his new company, their wears, and how quality does not always equate to higher pricing.

Read and see more from American Giant on the following page.

Fancy London retailer Harrods has teamed with fancy British designer Paul Smith for a two-month pop up cycling shop on the fifth floor of the renowned department store. Three products are featured: Rapha + Paul Smith jerseys, printed t-shirts and made-to-order bikes form Condor, Brompton, Merican and Paris. Paul Smith grew up cycling and raced at the Breeston Cycling Club, and inside the back pocket of each jersey you will find a picture from Paul along with a quote about cycling. Well-heeled cyclists rejoice. (psfk)

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The theme for Tourne de Transmission’s AW2012 collection is a simple one that pulls “the concept of communicating the emotional human connection with nature through statements and imagery.” Using visuals and words to convey their message, TdT plucks styles from prison work blazers, and asymmetrical hoodies to offer a unique collection in both fit and color palette for those who have found that now is the time to express. The messaging may be a bit deeper than our usual allowance but the looks make up for it.

More detailed looks at the Tourne de Transmission collection on the following page.

We have a friend who often posits the theory that a lady’s level of general insanity is directly proportionate to the amount of animal print she wears. We are not saying that he is right, but there have been a few occasions when his hypothesis rang out like a church bell.

We bring this up in reference to IUTER’s Anni 90 t-shirts—the shirt pictured above and, moreover, the two leopard jobs pictured after the jump. We do not know if his idea lends itself to manly behaviors, but there you will find a little or a lot of catskin for you based on how much crazy you want to risk inviting. The folks at IUTER found these intriguing prints (which all date back to the ’90s) in their supplier’s warehouse (in Milan). Definitely not your average t-shirts. We like the elephants.

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We’ve been keeping an eye on British Remains for a while now as they continue to breathe new life into the bold tee. This time round they hit the London Underground, transforming Edward Johnston’s classic designs into something altogether darker. A selection of shirts, bags and Oyster card holders, these won’t be finding themselves in the London Transport Museum shop anytime soon.

“The London Underground’s routine, punctuated by delays and tunnel-based halts, breeds introspect, anxiety, and – despite the dense population and collective movement on each train at rush hour – a sense of alienation…Travelling beneath the city can leave the regular commuter numb, but in that numbness there’s still scope for creativity.”

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We could stop simply at the embroidered rottweiler t-shirt and our story would be complete…

…but alas, not everyone needs a dog on their chest. For this reason, we share our favorite t-shirts for Spring 2012, from Givenchy. While hip-hop has put the focus on the brand over the last 24 months, others not influenced by such musical personas will discover unique and proper fit t-shirts and sweatshirts with printed graphics unlike others on the market. Birds and robots against nude women – all adorned in that spring feathering theme – will work for anyone that tries. The only thing that may hold you back is the pricepoint. Riccardi has them all.

View the very best of Givenchy t-shirts and sweatshirts for Spring 2012 in our gallery.