At some point, every great brand needs a great custom shirt. With some artistic skill, marketing, and a loyal customer base, you can create a shirt that people love to wear. Here are some standout shirts that you’ve definitely seen in your lifetime.
1. MTV
Originally launched in 1981, MTV created a line of brightly-colored (and sometimes absurd) shirt designs. Patterns and colors of the artwork varied over the years, but the logo generally stayed the same, making these shirts truly iconic.
2. Dunder Mifflin Paper Company
For fans of the TV show, “The Office”, Dunder Mifflin instantly brings to mind a lovable yet dysfunctional group of employees from Scranton, Pennsylvania. For anyone in on the joke, this classic t-shirt is sure to bring a few smiles.
3. Adidas
The bold, white-on-black Adidas tees are a perfect example of how a simple design can become more than a company shirt. The instantly recognizable artwork is now a trendy staple for any modern wardrobe and has even been parodied numerous times.
4. Rainforest Cafe
Anyone from Florida or California knows that the Rainforest Cafe is synonymous with Disney. Touted as a “Wild Place to Eat and Shop” (emphasis on “shop”), it’s no wonder these shirts are everywhere. Their use of bright neon shirts add to the fun nature of these famous tees.
5. Harley-Davidson
Tough guys and bike lovers everywhere know that Harley-Davidson t-shirts are a sign of pride. But, with their sleek, bold graphics, I’d say these popular shirts are also a stylish look for any diehard Harley fan.
6. Coca-Cola
It’s no surprise that the wildly successful, bubbly-sweet Coca-cola has a classic shirt to accompany it. The decision to feature the white logo on a bright red shirt was a wise branding move, making this iconic shirt hard to miss.
7. Jack Daniel’s
The classic Jack Daniel’s shirt is an outlier among iconic brand shirts. Whereas other brands go for simplicity, Jack Daniel’s opts for large, detailed artwork. But, with a skillfully designed vintage logo, this design deserves to be a hit.
8. John Deere
Big green tractor fans rejoice! To some, John Deere is as American as burgers on the Fourth of July. This kelly green shirt is a staple look for anyone who’s not afraid of a little sweat and hard work out in the great outdoors.
9. Olympics
Every four years, we get a new design for the Summer Olympics. The simple 5 Olympic rings on a plain white t-shirt are a classic look for athletes and sport fans everywhere.
10. Budweiser
Introduced in 1876, Budweiser has established itself as a go-to brand for American beer. The traditional “bowtie” logo is a perfect fit across the chest of these iconic black tees.
11. Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafes are all over the globe and so are their famous tees. The simple logo is usually captioned with the location of purchase, making these shirts not only a clean, casual look, but also a conversation piece.
12. Thrasher
Chances are, if you’re not holding a skateboard while in a Thrasher shirt, you might be a poseur. That’s the hardcore risk that comes with this edgy shirt made for skate fans of all varieties.
Custom shirts are an awesome way to bring awareness to your brand and can even promote team spirit among employees. If you’re looking to design a custom shirt for your brand, hopefully, these 12 iconic designs can help inspire your next look!
