Amid the praise for recent TV shows, one series stands out: "The Bear." Prominent publications like The Guardian and Timeout have even gone so far as to herald it as one of the greatest shows of all time.
As a sustainable fashion brand, SANVT isn’t here to review the show, reveal whether it lives up to the hype or even if season 3 is the disappointment it's said to be! Rather, we’re here to answer a pertinent sartorial question. How do you nail the basic white tee that Jeremy Allen White wears while acting as the show’s talented but tormented head chef?
Photo: Matt Dinerstein/FX
How do I nail the basic white t-shirt from The Bear?
First things first. If you’d like to nail the look - then here are some top tips:
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1) You’ll need a plain white tee: Let’s start with the basics. A plain white t-shirt is mandatory. No prints; no other colours. No off-white either. Just a simple white tee.
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2) Fit is critical: This t-shirt has gone stratospheric because it fits the character’s physique so perfectly. It looks almost like a second skin. To get the same kind of look you’ll need a t-shirt that has been designed to fit you well.
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3) High-quality, heavyweight fabric: The tee is not a lightweight tee with an airy drape and is rather a heavyweight t-shirt. This lends a sturdier, workmanlike look. For the same effect, you’ll need a t-shirt with a higher GSM. The tee is also made from high-quality cotton so you’ll also need a tee made from premium fabric. The Bear doesn’t do fast food - or fast fashion, for that matter.
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4) Sustainability: Just like the fanciest Copenhagen restaurants are emphasising sustainability, so is fashion. These days, sustainability should be an integral part of the clothes that you wear - not a garnish. So stick to the first three points, and bake in sustainability, and you’ll have an even more perfect white t-shirt.
Bear in mind that a white tee isn’t technically the best item to wear while cooking, though. Although each to their own - especially if you do want to take the look literally.
Where to buy this kind of perfect white tee?
If you’re looking for the exact t-shirt that was worn in The Bear, then you’re in luck. Fashion sleuths from The Strategist have tracked it down - with a little help from menswear Reddit. Turns out it’s (mainly) a heavyweight t-shirt from German sustainable basics brand Merz B Schwanen.
Nevertheless, at SANVT we’re essentially offering the same thing. So if you’re looking for an alternative (with a bit more of a boost to sustainability, we might add) then why not try out our heavyweight t-shirt, in plain white.
Heavyweight T-Shirt from SANVT in White. 236 GSM, 100% organic cotton.
It ticks all of the boxes we mentioned earlier.
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Colour: it’s available in plain white.
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Fit: customizable length and width, to fit all body shapes perfectly.
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Fabric: high-quality ELS jersey cotton, in a heavyweight 235 GSM.
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Sustainability: made in the EU from 100% organic cotton.
And if you're looking for a somewhat lighter plain white tee, then you can also take a look at our midweight perfect t-shirt (185 GSM) and lightweight lyocell t-shirt (160 GSM). They're also cut for a perfect fit from the highest quality materials.
FAQs about The Bear
Now to some FAQs about the show. For readers who’re not as familiar with the drama and its lovely white t-shirts.
Why is this basic white t-shirt worth my attention?
It went viral because of the hype around the series. We guess it took the show’s credibility to remind everyone how great a perfect white tee can look. Maybe the excellent indie soundtrack, from Wilco to The Psychedelic Furs, helped a little too.
Just take a look at the Google search trend below. Those spikes in searches coincide with the start of seasons 2 and 3.
What’s The Bear all about?
The Bear's first two seasons follow chef Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and his mission to transform his family’s humble beef sandwich shop in Chicago into a Michelin-star worthy restaurant. He’s backed by a hodgepodge of conflicted humans that he must mould into a brilliant team. The show’s acclaim stems from the salvation-seeking human drama that unfolds along the way, combined with the chaos in the kitchen and the frequent food porn.
At its heart, despite all the swearing (and there’s plenty), it’s a wholesome show with a healthy dollop of redemption for everyone involved. There are some fine performances from guest stars, too - including memorable turns by Jamie Lee Curtis, Olivia Coleman, and Will Poulter. It all adds to the depth of the impressive seasoning.
Season 3 began in June 2024 and continues the carnage. Carmy’s eponymously named fine-dining restaurant ‘The Bear’ finally opens, and the third season covers all the travails that unfold under the weight of expectation. There’s even more swearing this time round. Here's the trailer.
Thanks to The Bear (and Jeremy Allen White) for reinvigorating the timeless style of the white tee, as well as critically-acclaimed television. Once again, if you're looking to nail the style then our heavyweight white t-shirt is worthy of your time.
You’re welcome, chef!