If there is one piece that captures the Anine Bing signature, that off-duty, rock-and-roll ease with a Parisian polish, it is the tee. A great Anine Bing tee is deceptively hard to get right: the weight of the cotton, the drop of the shoulder, the exact wash of the graphic, all of it separates a tee you reach for every week from one that sits in a drawer. This guide puts the three core shapes, the Cade, the Shelley and the Ivan, side by side so you can find the one that is genuinely you. To shop every style currently in stock, head to the Anine Bing t shirts edit, and for how these pieces live in a wardrobe, read this alongside our guide to styling Anine Bing.
Across the range there are three families to know, the Cade, the Shelley and the Ivan, plus a few special prints worth seeking out. Here is how they compare.
The Cade Tee: the everyday hero
The Cade is the tee most people picture when they think Anine Bing: a relaxed, slightly boxy body in a soft washed cotton, usually carrying one of the label graphics. It is the one to buy first because it does the most, tucked into denim, knotted over a bikini, or worn loose with tailored trousers. We stock it in several washes, including the Cade Tee Melrose Stencil Washed Black, while sun-faded graphic washes such as the Palm and the Smiley come and go with each drop, so the current line-up is always best seen in the Anine Bing t shirts edit. If you prefer something quieter, a classic stripe swaps the graphic for a clean line, and the stripe washes rotate through the wider Anine Bing collection. Size down for a neater fit or stay true for that lived-in slouch.
The Shelley Tee: the fitted classic
Where the Cade is relaxed, the Shelley is closer to the body, a cleaner, more feminine cut that works beautifully under a blazer or on its own with a high-waisted jean. It is the tee to choose if you find boxy shapes overwhelming or you want something that layers without bulk. The essential black and white Shelley colourways are the two that quietly earn their place in every wardrobe, and because they sell through quickly the current availability sits in the Anine Bing t shirts edit. Alongside them, the softer Shelley Tee Surfer Washed Buttercream is there for anyone who wants a little warmth in their neutrals. For the same fitted-tee logic across other labels, the t-shirts edit is worth a look.
The Ivan Long Sleeve: for cooler days
Not every tee is short-sleeved, and on a cool Bondi morning or evening the Ivan long sleeve becomes the piece we recommend most. It keeps the same washed-graphic attitude but adds length in the sleeve, so it layers under a coat or stands alone on a mild evening. Look to the blush-toned Ivan Long Sleeve Melrose Stencil Washed Blush for something softer, or check the Anine Bing t shirts edit for the moodier washed-black Paris Stencil version when it is back in stock. Worn with denim from the jeans edit and a boot, the Ivan is the definition of easy cool-weather dressing.
The special prints worth hunting down
Beyond the core styles, Anine Bing releases graphic tees that become collector pieces almost immediately, from vintage band-tee feels to prettier floral graphics that soften the formula. These are the tees to buy when you want your basic to carry a little more personality, and because the prints rotate seasonally and sell through quickly, the current one is rarely around for long. Browse the full Anine Bing collection to see the graphic tees that have just landed.
How to style your Anine Bing tee
The reason these tees endure is their range. For an off-duty weekend, wear a Cade loose with straight denim and a sneaker. For something more polished, tuck a Shelley into a tailored trouser and add a piece from the blazers edit. On the coast, knot a washed Cade over your swimmers on the walk home from the water. And when the temperature drops, layer an Ivan under a leather jacket with a boot. To round out the look, our tanks and tees edit sits alongside these perfectly, and if you love the tee you will likely love a matching piece from the sweatshirts edit for the days a tee alone will not cut it.
A note on fit, care and where we ship
Anine Bing tees generally run relaxed, so if you are between sizes and want a closer fit, size down, especially in the Cade. Wash cold and lay flat to dry to protect both the cotton and the printed graphics, which are designed to fade gently over time rather than crack. We are a Bondi Beach boutique and we ship worldwide, including throughout the United States, so wherever you are, the tee you have been looking for is only a click away.
Why the Anine Bing tee has a cult following
Plenty of labels make a graphic tee, so it is worth understanding why this one has become a genuine wardrobe staple rather than a passing trend. Anine Bing built the brand on the idea of elevated basics, the tee, the sweatshirt, the jean, made in better fabrics and cut with a little more attitude than the high street can manage. The tees sit at the heart of that philosophy. The cotton is softer than you expect, the graphics are printed to look worn-in from day one, and the fit has that particular Los-Angeles-meets-Paris slouch that flatters without clinging. It is the kind of piece that quietly upgrades everything you already own.
There is also a longevity argument. Because the palette stays largely neutral and the shapes are classic rather than trend-driven, an Anine Bing tee you buy this season will still look right in three years. That is what makes them worth it: cost per wear on a tee you genuinely reach for weekly is low, and they are made to soften with washing rather than lose their shape. If you are building a considered wardrobe rather than chasing the next thing, one or two of these tees is a smarter buy than a drawer full of disposable ones, and it is exactly the sort of long-view dressing our tops edit is built around.
Your Cade, Shelley and Ivan questions answered
Do Anine Bing tees run true to size? The Cade and Ivan run relaxed and slightly boxy, so size down for a neater look. The Shelley is a fitted cut and generally true to size.
Which Anine Bing tee should I buy first? If you want one tee that does everything, start with a Cade in a washed neutral. If you prefer a fitted shape, the black or white Shelley is the classic first buy.
What is the difference between the Cade and the Shelley? The Cade is relaxed and boxy with a lived-in feel; the Shelley is closer to the body and more feminine. Choose the Cade for slouch, the Shelley for a cleaner line under layers.
How do I care for the printed graphics? Wash cold, inside out, and lay flat to dry. The stencil and washed graphics are meant to soften over time, and gentle care keeps them looking their best for years.
Do you ship Anine Bing internationally? Yes. We are based in Bondi Beach and ship worldwide, including across the United States, with the current Anine Bing tee range available online in the Anine Bing t shirts edit.