Essential Staple: The Rock T-Shirt

For as long as I can remember band shirts or rock t-shirts have been a part of my wardrobe. Since going to my first concert, it has always been about getting that souvenir after the show. Tour shirts happen to be my favorite and a rare gem to come across. However, now it seems that a black leather jacket, rock tee and jeans have become a uniform for models and many stylistas around the world. To me it seems to be a staple in anyone’s wardrobe. I gathered some photos of my favorite people wearing their t-shirts and some put a new different spin on it.

Mary-Kate Olsen
I love how she pairs an oversized faded rock tee with a long goth skirt and loose fitting beanie. Truly grunge at heart.

In this look she pairs a hoodie with a more fitted 80s tee and incredible accessories and of course the Chanel handbag that goes with everything.

Agyness Deyn

International Model and style icon Agyness Deyn pairs this vintage Clash t shirt with an 80s British style pair of red suspenders and Dickies. I love how she can make the most masculine outfit feminine.

Jessica Stam

Another take on the rock shirt this time model Jessica Stam wears her Pink Floyd shirt with a fedora. I also can’t help but notice how amazing this photograph is.

Krist Novoselic

Even though this photo features all members of Nirvana, Krist Novoselic is pictured wearing a Sonic Youth shirt. During the grunge era it was common for a lot of bands to show their support of each other by wearing other bands t-shirts. One of the most common was when Kurt Cobain wore a Daniel Johnston shirt during the MTV Video Music Awards(pictured second). This immediately gave Daniel Johnston more press and fans through that type of promotion.

The Smiths

I love how bands wear their own t-shirt.

Henry Rollins

Cultural icon Henry Rollins and singer for Black Flag self promoting his own band. I also happen to love this photograph as well.