It’s been a long time coming, but the K-pop industry has finally found a fashion item packed with enough viral power to rival the infamous Donut Hoodie of 2016. You know the one. The new challenger has already been spotted on all the stars of K-pop — fans of the new It item for the summer include TXT’s Yeonjun, P1Harmony’s Keeho, NCT’s Mark, Baekhyun, Seventeen’s Mingyu, SHINee’s Taemin, GOT7’s Yugyeom… Need we say more? Meet the ‘I Did What Last Night?’ ringer tee from ERL — a bold-worded, bright yellow tee with contrast sleeve and neck detailing.
$256.88, via Club21.
While it’s made its rounds throughout the K-pop industry, it’s hard to precisely pinpoint the details about the ringer t-shirt that give it its allure. It could be the sunshine-yellow hue that makes up the bulk of the tee’s base — summer-reminiscent and a punchy-enough vibrant colour that earns one that “all-eyes-on-me” moment while vacationing. It could be the vintage allure of the ringer details, which recall the era of the design’s 70’s heyday. Or it could simply just be for the tongue-in-cheek, striking graphic lettering… because who doesn’t love a good graphic tee?
Regardless of how one feels about the new favourite amongst idols, it’s hard to deny the prominence of the ringer design in fashion as of late. From its mainstay status in the Celine Men ready-to-wear category to its recent rise in the mainstream — seen across collections from labels like Kapital, Courrèges, and more. For those looking to replicate the nostalgic allure of the ringer tee look or simply emulate their favourite K-pop performer’s style for the summer, here are Men’s Folio’s top picks for more idol-inspired ringer tees to add to your wardrobe.

Celine Blason T-Shirt in Cotton Jersey
$950, via Celine.
Kapital Printed Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt

~$334, via MR PORTER.
Stüssy Men’s Heavy Jersey Sport T-shirt
$189, via Dover Street Market Singapore.
Louis Vuitton Graphic Intarsia Short-Sleeved Cotton Crewneck

$1,570, via Louis Vuitton.
Polo Ralph Lauren Jersey Graphic T-Shirt
Heaven by Marc Jacobs Heaven Logo Baby Tee
$125, via Marc Jacobs.
Sky High Farm Eri Print Baby Tee
$140, via Dover Street Market Singapore.
Ader Error Beige Patch T-shirt

~$123, via SSENSE.
Sunlove 777 Pink Ringer Tee
$66, via Musinsa.
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