Essentiel Antwerp Kourse Tee Shirt with Studs in White

A white T-shirt covered in studs and slogans. Essentiel has clearly decided basics could try a little harder.

The Essentiel Antwerp Kourse Tee Shirt with Studs in White is a women’s white organic-cotton T-shirt scattered with shimmering stud embellishments and finished with bold black slogan prints across the front and back. Cut in a relaxed silhouette with a classic crew neck and short sleeves, it has all the usefulness of your favourite white tee — just considerably more personality.

This is exactly the sort of piece we love at BWD: easy enough to wear like a basic, interesting enough that it absolutely isn’t one.

Why it made the cut

• The black slogan print and shimmering studs transform a simple white tee without making it difficult to wear.
• It’s made from 100% organic cotton in a lightweight fabric with a little natural give.
• The relaxed fit makes it particularly good with wider trousers and barrel-leg denim.
• White means it will work with virtually everything already in your wardrobe.
• It gives tailoring a bit of attitude and denim a reason to leave the house.
• And it requires considerably less accessorising. The T-shirt has already started without you.

How to wear the Kourse Tee

We’d put it straight with the Kokos Barrel Leg Jeans in Dusty Green and loafers. White, green and a little metallic detail — easy and very good.

It would also be brilliant with the Kashba Patchwork Jeans in Midnight Wave Blue. Keep the shoes simple and let the tee and denim provide the interest.

For something smarter, tuck it into the Kollection Wide Legged Trousers in Steel Pulse Grey and throw the matching Kendra Oversized Blazer over the top. The studs and slogans peeking through grey tailoring are exactly what stops the whole thing becoming too serious.

How do you style a statement white T-shirt? Treat it exactly like a plain one. Jeans, tailored trousers, an oversized blazer or cardigan all work — the mistake is adding lots more because the T-shirt already has plenty to say.

Fit & actual product measurement

The Kourse is designed for a relaxed fit, with a classic crew neckline and short sleeves. Essentiel Antwerp’s model is 178cm / 5’10” and wears a size 2.

Essentiel Antwerp UK size conversion

A BWD note on Essentiel sizing: Essentiel Antwerp is known for playing with proportion, and many pieces are deliberately oversized. The Kourse is relaxed rather than dramatically oversized, so we’d stay relatively close to your usual size for the intended look, or size down if you prefer your T-shirts neater.

For exact size advice please give us a call on 01625 528454.

Details

• Women’s white statement T-shirt by Essentiel Antwerp
• White with black slogan print
• Shimmering stud embellishments
• Print on front and back
• Relaxed fit
• Classic crew neck
• Short sleeves
• Lightweight fabric with slight stretch
• 100% organic cotton
• Hand wash

Care

Essentiel Antwerp recommends hand washing the Kourse. Wash gently, avoid tumble drying and take a little extra care with the stud embellishments to keep them looking their best.

A white T-shirt with slogans and sparkly studs. Technically a basic. Spiritually, absolutely not.