Ten Bill shirts only ten bills

I like clothes. I like clothes that look good. I like clothes that look good and don’t cost me a month’s wage. And that’s why I like Ten Bill tees. All of their t-shirts, as the name suggests cost $10, so that’s about a fiver for us lot. Okay, so you have to figure in shipping, which is rather on the high side ($21!) but even then you’re still getting a quality tee for about £15 or £16.

Series two of Ten Bill tees has arrived this week and they’ve got some fantastic designs, like the "eight-feet under" shirt that features a sweet killer octopus print. The other thing I like about Ten Bills are their "models". Rather than chiseled jaws and rock hard abs a la Abecrombie, they seem to go for jowls and a beer belly, just how real blokes are supposed to look…

Fila Zizzore Top

It seems like you can’t buy an item of clothing these days without it being an "original", "distressed" or "vintage", such is our obsession with fashion of the past. Not that I’m too bothered. Most "modern" clothing is crap. Just look at the Nu-Rave look. Twats.

In truth, I do have a bit of an axe to grind about "distressed" clothes. I just think it’s lazy. But when it’s done right, vintage reproductions are spot on, especially when it’s concerning sportswear. I mean, just look at the Carlo Gruber vest I covered last week. Sublime!

Following on from that, the oft forgotten Italian sportswear make, Fila, have their own vintage range which recalls early 1980s football apparel. My favourite piece so far is this Zizzore track-top (£60) which comes in the original Fila colours. It’s got a bit of a contemporary mod feel to it, probably because of the colour scheme. With that in mind, a simple, gingham shirt underneath would look great.

EIO tee

After complaining yesterday about wanting something a little different printed on my tees, my prayers have been suddenly answered by EIO clothing, makers of some seriously original men and womens clothes. They have some great looking prints, with big, brash colours that are great for Summer on one hand, like this Beach Babe tee (£25) or something a bit more subtle for wearing out for the night.

My pick of the lot though is the Galleon tee (£25) shown, mainly because it’s a pirate ship, but also because of the design is in gold foil, which is both rather original and makes you look all shiny like some heavenly Sun God. Or something. On a less stupid note, you should really check out their full range on their funky website which has some real gems on it.