There's Power in a Plain Tank Top
It's official, a white tank top with a little embroidery at the center is the hottest product in the world right now — well, as far as Lyst's latest quarterly report is concerned.
The Index Report, which always makes for an interesting read, put Loewe as officially the hottest brand in the world and listed its logo tank top as the hottest product for Q2 2023. This proved two things we already knew: Loewe, under the guidance of creative director Jonathon Anderson, is f***ing amazing, and there's power in a plain tank top.
The arm-showing staple has found itself gaining increased popularity recently and, as a result, is increasingly getting luxury-fied.
Loewe is only the latest brand to have a hyped tank top, joined by Prada's $1000 plain white tank (which was named the third hottest product in Q3 2022 by the Lyst Index Report), Diesel's "T-Anky-D", and the Chanel one which Timothée Chalamet was snapped wearing in that behind-the-scenes picture.
When mercury rises, the obvious benefit of tank tops is their superior ability to keep you cool — that's what's made them a wardrobe staple for so many years. But wearing nothing other than a tank up top arguably hasn't been this popular since the '90s.
The '90s saw Dolce & Gabbana create a stir by putting tank tops on the runway, subverting the clothing's macho Italian stereotype. This was later followed by designers such as Helmut Lang, Maison Margiela, and Raf Simons bringing their own twist to the style, using their differing approaches to deconstruction and counterculture as a way to also play with the tank top's associations.
As the style has started popping up on runways more frequently again and also on the likes of Justin Bieber, A$AP Rocky, and Joe Jonas, (whose under-appreciated style transformation is a topic for another day), there's a distinct late 20th-century feel to our recent tank top revival. As with so many trends, the look folds into the Y2K resurgence that is dominating fashion right now.
Whether you will be wearing your tank loud and proud on its own or as a layering tool, we've picked out some of our favorites that are available online now.
Keep scrolling to shop our favorite tank tops.
Prada Logo-Plaque Sleeveless Vest Top
Yep, I wasn't lying earlier when I said that Prada's tank top will set you back (almost) $1k. Featuring the brand's silver triangle logo, there's no denying that it's a great-looking tank — whether it's worth the price tag, is for you to decide though.
Marine Serre Organic Cotton Fitted Tank Top
One of the many brands that has found success in creating luxury versions of the tank top with branding at the center, the fitted tank top has become a staple for Marine Serre. Carried over across seasons, the body-hugging style comes in organic cotton embellished with Serre's crescent moon logo.
MUJI
Taking a short break from all the luxury tank tops, MUJI is a great destination for affordable tanks to wear daily. Made from breathable cotton fabric, this is bound to be the hardest-working piece in your wardrobe when you're feeling the heat.
entire studios Rib Tank
Part of its recent Entire Uniform collection, this tank top from entire studios is one of the brand's many elevated staples. Crafted from 200-gsm organic cotton, it comes in a variety of colors with matching sweats.
Loewe Logo-Embroidered Tank Top
This supposedly isn't just the hottest tank top around, but also the hottest product around. If the LYST Index Report is to be believed, it doesn't get any better than this.
Highsnobiety Cotton Mesh Knit Tank Top
How do you make a tank top even more suitable for summer days? Make it mesh. This design from our in-house brand lets you take full advantage of a summer breeze and comes with matching t-shirts.
Jacquemus Le Debardeur Macio
Not only is this Jacquemus tank top bound to catch people's eyes thanks to its patterned finish, but it also comes with an unconventional square neckline. Plus, this luxury tank is reinforced with additional stitching so you can be sure it's built to last.
Jil Sander Cotton Blend Terry Tank Top
Sitting somewhere in the grey area between a tank top and a sweater vest, it's all about the texture of this mid-weight tank.
Uniqlo Ribbed Tank Top
If you're part of the Uniqlo $15 white tee club, then you can move up the ranks with an affordable tank top that is also from the Japanese brand.
AGR Passion Elastic Tank
This seasonal offering from AGR is durably crafted from a blend of cotton, hemp, and raffia, which means it'll easily last you all summer and more.
Café de Flore x Highsnobiety Tank Top
A certified fashion week landmark, this tank top arrives as part of our latest collaboration with Café de Flore. Featuring the famous cafe's logo on the front, the full collab comes with everything from water glasses to graphic hoodies.
Dries Van Noten Marcos Top
Although we're used to mesmerizing prints and popping colors from Dries Van Noten, pieces like the Marcos top shouldn't be overlooked. The square neckline is a nice change of pace when compared to more standard tank top designs.
Jean Paul Gaultier Perforated Details Tank Top
The large circular cut-outs on this tank top aren't just a stylistic statement, they also have practical uses as a way to increase airflow.
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