Style Notes

Man in the Hallberd Oversized Plain T-Shirt in maroon beside an olive tree in golden-hour light
How to Layer a T-Shirt for Winter and Monsoon
How to layer a t-shirt through Indian winters and the northeast monsoon: a simple three-layer idea, five outfits built on plain tees, and tips you can use today. Read more...
Model wearing the Hallberd oversized plain t-shirt in white with linen trousers in a sunlit courtyard
Why Do T-Shirts Shrink? And How to Stop It
Why do t-shirts shrink? The simple science behind cotton shrinkage, and eight easy washing and drying habits that keep your tees the size you bought them. Read more...
Model wearing the Hallberd white cotton crop top with jeans in a sunlit bedroom
Wardrobe Basics That Last: Made to Be Worn for Years
Our idea of wardrobe basics that last: honest fabric, a small palette and a fit you choose once, plus nine simple care habits that keep a t-shirt looking good for... Read more...
Woman in a navy Hallberd women's oversized t-shirt and bike shorts standing among palm trees
Navy, Black or White: The Best Plain T-Shirt Colour
White, black or navy? An honest look at which plain tee to buy first, how to wear each colour, and how to keep it looking right. Read more...
Man in a black Hallberd Classic Crew regular fit t-shirt standing by a window with a sea view
Oversized vs Regular Fit T-Shirt: Which Suits Your Body?
Oversized or regular fit? How each t-shirt cut should sit, which one suits your body type, and simple tips to wear both well in Indian weather. Read more...
Model in a maroon Hallberd oversized plain t-shirt beside an olive tree at golden hour
Behind the House: The World of Hallberd Lifestyle
The clay-pink house in our photographs is less a place than an idea. Here is what lives behind it: the Indian courtyard, unhurried mornings and clothes made to be worn... Read more...
Woman in a lavender Hallberd cotton crop top and ivory linen skirt on a sunlit terrace above the sea
How to Style a Crop Top for College, Work and Weekends
Three calm, easy outfit formulas for wearing a plain cotton crop top to college, the office and on weekends, with practical fit and layering tips. Read more...
Man in a grey Hallberd oversized 100% cotton t-shirt standing by a wooden gate beside a green car
Best T-Shirt Fabric for Summer in India: Cotton vs Blends
Cotton, polyester or a cotton-elastane blend? What the research says about sweat, breathability and odour, and how to choose a t-shirt that stays comfortable through an Indian summer. Read more...
Man in a white Hallberd oversized t-shirt and linen trousers leaning on a clay-pink courtyard wall
5 Ways to Wear a White T-Shirt in Indian Summer
The white tee is the hardest-working piece in a summer wardrobe. Five easy outfits, from casual to dressed up. Read more...
Man wearing a navy Hallberd oversized t-shirt with light-wash jeans, front view
How Should an Oversized T-Shirt Fit? A Simple Guide
Oversized should look intentional, not borrowed. Four checks for getting the fit right, and how to choose your size. Read more...
Close-up of the ribbed collar and 240 GSM cotton of a maroon Hallberd oversized t-shirt
180 vs 240 GSM: What T-Shirt Fabric Weight Actually Means
GSM is the single most useful number on a t-shirt label. Here's what 180 and 240 GSM mean for how a tee looks, feels and lasts. Read more...