Top 19 T-shirt Brands in the World For Men And Women

How Did We Decide

Based on the number of followers they’ve gathered on Instagram, we’ve ranked the top brands designing and manufacturing t-shirts. Instagram is an incredibly efficient business tool, so a brand’s popularity there is an indication of just how well-reputed and successful the brand is. The following brands are known for their quality clothing for both men and women. These are luxury brands, so their products are more on the expensive side.

19- Reebok

18- Under Armour

17- Hermes

16- Puma

15- Ralph Lauren

14- Tommy Hilfiger

13- Armani

12- Burberry

11- Calvin Klein

10- Versace

9- Prada

8- Dolce & Gabbana

7- Adidas

6- H&M

5- Louis Vuitton

4- ZARA

3- Chanel

2- Gucci

1- Nike

↓ 19 – Reebok

Brand’s Portfolio: Reebok is a British company founded in 1958 in Lancashire, England. As of 2005, it is a subsidiary of Adidas. It has been evolved as a high-end sportswear and lifestyle brand over a period of time. 

Products’ Portfolio: Reebok produces athletic footwear and apparel.

Instagram Followers: 2.4 million

Price Range: $10 to $100 for men and $12 to $180 for women.

Social Media Handles: Facebook, Instagram

Pros: 

• Wide variety of style and designs available for casual, formal and sportswear
• Comfortable
• Relatively Affordable

Cons: 

• Workout clothes tend to be see-through
• Colors may fade fast

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↓ 18 – Under Armour

Brand’s Portfolio: Under Armour is an American company that was founded by Kevin Plank in 1996. It manufactures footwear, sportswear, and casual apparel. Plank was 24 years old when he started this venture. Under Armour was the first brand that introduced moisture-wicking clothing. The company has received continually received positive feedback for its apparel and has been endorsed by major celebrities and athletes over the years. In 2016, Under Armour, in collaboration with Dwayne’ The Rock’ Johnson, launched Project Rock, his signature line of sports gear.

Products’ Portfolio: Shoes, jackets, t-shirts, leggings, pants, hoodies, as well as accessories such as bags, gloves, and caps.

Instagram Followers: 7.8 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from $15.99 to $55.99 for men and $15.99 to $41.99 for women available at Under Armour’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros: 

• Size perfect
•  Comfortable fabric
• Good quality

Cons: 

• Less washing fastness
• Not size-perfect products

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↓ 17 – Hermes

Brand’s Portfolio: The French fashion house Hermès was founded 182 years ago, in 1837 by Thierry Hermes. It initially started as a harness workshop. Today, the brand produces quality luxury goods. As for 2019, the brand employees over 14,000 people The company is not in favor of mass production and claims that most of its products are made by hand, often by the same person from beginning to end. Hermes apparel has been worn by famous Hollywood celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Madonna, and Grace Kelly.

Products’ Portfolio: Ready-to-wear clothing, fashion accessories, perfumes, and home furnishings.

Instagram Followers: 9.3 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from $320 to $570 for men and $550 to $700 for women available at Hermes’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Twitter

Pros:

• Awesome graphic art is done on T-shirts inspired by Greek and Roman mythology
• Lightweight fabric
• Products available in all solid colors

Cons

• Visual art sometimes fades away after several washes

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↓ 16 – Puma

Brand’s Portfolio: Puma is a German corporation that was founded by Rudolf Dassler in 1948. He was the older brother of Adolf Dassler, the founder of Adidas. The company is headquartered in Bavaria, Germany. Puma is the third-largest sportswear brand in the world after Nike and Adidas. The Dassler brothers started together with a shoe factory in 1924, but when their relationship deteriorated, they decided to separate, each forming his own company. Puma has stores in approximately 120 countries and employs about 13,000 employees.

Brand Ambassadors: The iconic K-pop band BTS is currently one of Puma’s global brand ambassadors. It also endorses model Cara Delevigne and singer/actress Selena Gomez.

Products’ Portfolio: Sportswear, sports equipment, and shoes.

Instagram Followers: 10.5 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from $14.99 to $150 for men and $14.99 to $95 for women available at Puma’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Durable fabric
• Available in all sizes

Cons

• Delay in online shipping of the orders
• Bad customer service

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↓ 15 – Ralph Lauren

Brand’s Portfolio: Ralph Lauren Corporation is an American fashion company founded by Ralph Lauren in 1967 in New York. It produces mid-range to luxury products. The corporation has several brands, including Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, and many others. The corporation has over 18,000 employees. The designer’s first line of clothing, which was exclusively menswear, was called ‘Polo.’ It went international in 1981 with the opening of a store in London. The male cast of the 1974 film the Great Gatsby was outfitted in costumes from the Polo line. The corporation has been active in philanthropy over the years.

Products’ Portfolio: These are divided into four categories, those being apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances.

Instagram Followers: 11.2 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from $19.99 to $495 for men and $35 to $590 for women available at Ralph Lauren’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Edgy designs
• Vast styling and sizing options

Cons

• Low washing fastness

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↓ 14 – Tommy Hilfiger

Brand’s Portfolio: Also known as Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and Tommy Hilfiger Inc., it is an American clothing brand that designs and manufactures apparel, shoes, accessories, and perfumes. It was founded in 1985 by Tommy Hilfiger as a clothing store by the name of ‘People’s Place’ in New York. The company launched publicly in 1992. The company actively worked alongside the music industry in the 1990s, sponsoring celebrities such as Snoop Dog, Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, and Lenny Kravitz. As of 2019, Zendaya is the brand ambassador. The company has also been a recipient of several accolades for its contributions. It operates in 90 countries worldwide.

Products’ Portfolio: Clothing, footwear, perfumes, and accessories.

Instagram Followers: 12.8 million

Price Range: Men’s T-shirts range from $24 to $90, while women’s range from $14.98 to $99.99 available at Tommy Hilfiger’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Designs are dedicated to the living spirit of the American dream.
• Ideal for everyday wear

Cons

• Delay in orders delivery

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↓ 13 – Armani

Brand’s Portfolio: Gorgio Armani, an Italian fashion designer, founded the company in 1975. The company’s products are produced under several different labels such as Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange, Armani Junior. Giorgio Armani was the first designer who banned models under the BMI of 18 after a Brazilian model died of starvation. It operates worldwide, has over 7,000 employees, and is valued at $2.9 billion. It is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable and high-end brands in the world today.

Products’ Portfolio: It designs and manufactures haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, watches, and a variety of other products.

Instagram Followers: 15.4 million

Price Range: Men’s T-shirts range from $56 to $310, while women’s range from $48 to $369 available at Armani’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• High-quality stitching
• Soft fabric feel

Cons

• Pricey products
• Long refund procedure

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↓ 12 – Burberry

Brand’s Portfolio: Burberry is a British fashion company that is most famous for its trenchcoats. The luxury brand also manufactures a wide range of products such as ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and cosmetics. Burberry was founded in Basingstoke, England, in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. Besides its trenchcoat, Burberry is also known for its unique check pattern that appears in all of its products. It is also known for developing a unique breathable and water-proof fabric called Gabardine. As of 2018, Burberry has approximately 10,000 employees and has stores in 51 countries. Burberry is the go-to brand for almost all British Hollywood celebrities and is also loved by many American celebrities.

Products’ Portfolio: Clothing, accessories, cosmetic products.

Instagram Followers: 15.7 million

Price Range: Women’s T-shirts range from £170 to £3,150 while men’s t-shirts range from £130 to £450 available at Burberry’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Breathable fabric
• Unique Leisurewear collection

Cons

• Expensive products
• Loose threads hanging found in T-shirts

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↓ 11 – Calvin Klein

Brand’s Portfolio: The American fashion company manufactures luxury goods. It was founded by Calvin Klein in 1968, initially as a coat shop in New York City. Currently, it is headquartered in NYC and has approximately 5000 employees. The brand has featured dozens of male and female models who went on to become famous Hollywood celebrities, such as Mark Wahlberg, Kate Moss, and Brooke Shields. As of 2017, the brand’s products were sold in over 100 countries and valued at more than $9 billion.

Products’ Portfolio: Home furnishings, watches, perfumes, and ready-to-wear, as well as haute couture clothing.

Instagram Followers: 19 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from €29.9 to €130 at Calvin Klein’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Good fit
• Durable stitching
• Tagless shirts for added comfort

Cons

• High shrinkage ratio
• Lesser size availability

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↓ 10 – Versace

Brand’s Portfolio: Gianni Versace founded Versace in 1978. It is an Italian luxury brand. The brand’s logo features the head of Medusa. The founder was inspired by the floor of some ruins in Reggio, Italy, that he had played in as a child. It is known for its flashy and colorful designs. A green Versace dress worn to the Grammy Awards in 2000 by Jennifer Lopez was described as iconic. As of December 2018, Donatella Versace, the sister of Gianni Versace remains as the creative head of the brand. Versace has approximately 1500 employees. Here are Top Clothing Brands That All Celebrities Love To Wear.

Products’ Portfolio: Ready-to-wear clothing and accessories.

Instagram Followers: 19.9 million

Price Range: Versace t-shirts are as expensive as $800 at Versace’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Lightweight fabric
• Good for everyday wear

Cons

• Logo sometimes fades away after machine wash

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↓ 9 – Prada

Brand’s Portfolio: Mario Prada founded the Italian luxury fashion brand in 1913. Prada is headquartered in Milan, Italy, and has over 618 boutiques worldwide with more than 12,000 workers. The most notable mention is in the 2006 film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ starring Meryl Streep, which is an adaptation of the book of the same name. Prada has several subsidiaries, Miu Miu is the most popular.

Products’ Portfolio: Its product range includes ready-to-wear clothing, handbags, perfumes, and other fashion accessories.

Instagram Followers: 21.2 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from $300 to $600 for men and $300 to $3000 for women available at Prada’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Licensed merchandise available to avoid counterfeit products
• Breathable fabric
• Unique designs

Cons

• Expensive products

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↓ 8 – Dolce & Gabbana

Brand’s Portfolio: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana founded this Italian brand. The two designers met in Milan and designed for the same fashion company in 1980. Five years later, they went on to start their own company. It first gained international recognition when Madonna wore a corset and jacket made by the brand in 1991. Dolce & Gabbana has more than 3,000 employees and is recognized for its feminine and fantastical style.

Products’ Portfolio: Dolce & Gabbana produces clothing, fragrances, accessories, jewelry, watches, shoes, cosmetics, and sunglasses.

Instagram Followers: 22.3 million

Price Range: Women T-shirts range from €165 to €3,000 while men’s t-shirts range from €130 to €1,000 available at Dolce & Gabbana’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Wide range of unisex designs
• Incredible t-shirt designs

Cons

• Size variation
• Pigment may bleed
• Counterfeit products

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↓ 7 – Adidas

Brand’s Portfolio: Adidas is a German corporation that was founded by Adolf Dassler in 1924. For the first 25 years, the company was known as Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory (Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik). It ranks on number 2 as the largest sportswear manufacturer in the world after Nike. Adidas’ sportswear and equipment are used globally and have been endorsed by many professional sportsmen over the years. The brand is the largest manufacturer of sports bras in Europe.

Products’ Portfolio: Sportswear, ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and footwear.

Instagram Followers: 24.6 million

Price Range: Men’s T-shirts range from $10 to $100, while women’s range from $13 to $85 available at Adidas’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Best for sportswear
• Comfortable for daily wear

Cons

• Expensive products
• Sizes remain stock out
• Size shrinkage is observed

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↓ 6 – H&M

Brand’s Portfolio: Hennes & Mauritz AB or H&M is the world’s second-largest fast-fashion company, the first being ZARA. It is a Swedish company that is extremely popular worldwide for its ready-to-wear clothing for men, women, and children. Erling Persson first opened it in 1947 as a shop called ‘Hennes’ that sold women’s clothing only. The retailer has thousands of stores worldwide, employs tens of thousands of people, and has a significant online presence.

Products’ Portfolio: Ready-to-wear, consumer-friendly clothing.

Instagram Followers: 32.8 million

Price Range: Women’s ready-to-wear ranges from $9.99 to $349 while men range from $5.99 to $49.99 available at H&M’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• A vast range of products
• Wide unisex options
• Tag-free neck for added comfort

Cons

• Not recommended for long time soak

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↓ 5 – Louis Vuitton

Brand’s Portfolio: Louis Vuitton is a French luxury brand that was founded by Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, 165 years ago. It’s one of the most recognized and valuable brands globally. The brand initially started with luggage and then expanded to a wide range of products. The famous LV monogram is a constant in most of the brand’s products. Like a lot of high-profile brands, Louis Vuitton has also been a part of controversies over the years. If you prefer shopping online rather than in-store, you should definitely have a look at these Top Clothing Websites In World.

Products’ Portfolio: Apparel, luggage, watches, jewelry, and accessories.

Instagram Followers: 34.7 million

Price Range: Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear ranges from $300 to $8,000 available at Louis Vuitton’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros

• Fast Shipping
• Eye-catching design art

Cons

• Colors may fade away after high heat drying

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↓ 4 – ZARA

Brand’s Portfolio: ZARA is a Spanish company that was founded in 1975 as ‘Zorba’ by Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera. ZARA has repeatedly appeared in Best Global Brands lists. The company has over 2000 stores in almost 100 countries all over the world. ZARA produces men’s, women’s, as well as kids’ clothing and is exceptionally responsive to consumer demands.

Products’ Portfolio: Fast fashion apparel, accessories, perfumes, and other products.

Instagram Followers: 35.4 million

Price Range: T-shirts range from $10 to $50 available at ZARA’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros:

• The brand is receptive and flexible towards consumer needs
• Cute and edgy clothes

Cons:

• Many customers find products to be overpriced when considering the product quality
• Relatively poor customer service

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↓ 3 – Chanel

Brand’s Portfolio: Chanel is a French fashion company that was founded more than a century ago as ‘The House of Chanel.’ Its founder Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, was a revolutionary fashion designer who is credited with introducing and popularizing casual-chic style among women. She is featured in Time magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century’ list.

Products’ Portfolio: Ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, fashion accessories, and haute couture.

Instagram Followers: 37 million

Price Range: Chanel ready-to-wear ranges from $76.47 to $3,722 available at this store. Chanel’s official store features the brand’s current collections with details on full looks.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros:

• High-quality material with the high-end production facility
• Fashion-forward and trend-setting designs

Cons:

• Expensive clothes
• The style of clothing often incompatible with public taste

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↓ 2 – Gucci

Brand’s Portfolio: An Italian fashion house, Gucci was founded in 1921 by its namesake, Guccio Gucci in Florence. It is one of the most valuable and high-end brands in the world. The brand has a strong social media presence and has collaborated with many Hollywood style icons. Due to its expensive and high-quality products, the brand’s name has come to be used as an adjective to describe something high-end and valuable. The luxury brand has been part of a lot of controversies due to its objectifying advertisements.

Products’ Portfolio: Luxury fashion goods and leather goods.

Instagram Followers: 37 million

Price Range: Women’s t-shirts range from $490 to $4,700, while men’s t-shirts range from $480 to $540 available at Gucci’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros:

• World-renowned for quality
• The material used is durable and long-lasting

Cons:

• Expensive
• Outlandish fashion and trends not everybody can go with

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↓ 1 – Nike

Brand’s Portfolio: Nike is the world’s leading manufacturer of sportswear and equipment. It was founded 55 years ago in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The American company has thousands of employees worldwide and is valued in billions of dollars. It was initially named Blue Ribbon Sports, but the name was changed to Nike in 1971. The brand is in high demand among mainstream American culture; the company’s apparel is a big part of hip-hop and street fashion. Nike’s trademark is the ‘Swoosh’ logo that looks like a tick.

Products’ Portfolio: Sportswear and sports equipment.

Instagram Followers: 93.6 million

Price Range: Women’s T-shirts range from $15 to $325 while men’s t-shirts range from $17.97 to $350 available at Nike’s official store.

Social Media Handles: Instagram, Facebook

Pros:

• High-quality
• Endorsed by celebrities and public alike

Cons:

• Washing tends to fade the design
• Over-priced

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A few other notable fashion brands that make great t-shirts are:

• Lacoste
• Levi Strauss
• Guess
• Abercrombie & Fitch
• Gap Inc
• Hugo Boss
• Hanes