The Journal

Guides, style notes and care tips from the Black & White team.

How to tell a quality T-shirt from a cheap one

GSM, combed cotton, stitching — the small details that decide whether a tee lasts two years or two washes.

The drop-shoulder silhouette is a wardrobe workhorse. Here's how to wear it without looking like you borrowed it.

Water-based inks are soft and breathable — treat them right and they'll stay crisp for years.