Men's White Lavender Tie Dye Oversized T-Shirt 260 GSM Bio-Washed, Drop Shoulder

The softest colourway in the collection. The one that surprises people the most.

White lavender tie dye is not what most people picture when they think of this technique — and that is precisely where its strength lies. Where the rest of this collection deals in bold contrast and warm earth authority, this colourway works in a register of cool, considered softness that Indian menswear is only beginning to fully explore. The lavender bleeding into undyed white across a hand-made pattern produces something that reads simultaneously as artistic, distinctly fashionable, and genuinely wearable. The Bombay Bear White Lavender Tie Dye Oversized T-Shirt is the piece in this collection that earns the most questions.

The performance of lavender in tie dye is entirely dependent on the fabric it is applied to. On thin cotton, lavender dye spreads unpredictably at the resist edges — the delicate pigment blurs and feathers, producing transitions that look accidental rather than considered. At 260 GSM, the dye is absorbed with the depth and evenness that a soft pastel demands: the lavender zones are tonally consistent, the undyed white areas are genuinely white rather than a diluted echo of the dye, and the gradient between the two has the clarity that makes this colourway beautiful rather than muddy. Bio-washing contributes the final dimension — the soft, settled surface finish pairs the soft colour with a soft tactile feel that makes the full sensory presentation of this piece unlike anything else in the Bombay Bear range.

The drop shoulder construction gives the lavender-white pattern the open, relaxed proportions that a soft colourway requires to read as confident rather than tentative. Every piece has its own version of the pattern — the gradient that develops across the front of your tee from its unique fold lines and dye concentrations belongs to that piece alone. Pre-shrunk construction locks the drop shoulder; the Lycra ribbed neck holds its collar precision.

Style with white or cream wide-leg trousers for a soft tonal pastel combination that photographs brilliantly. Pair with light grey or off-white shorts for a cool, considered casual look. Wear to social events and creative occasions where this colourway makes its quietest, most lasting impression.

• Fabric: 90% Cotton 10% Polyester  • GSM: 260 GSM  • Fit: Oversized, Drop Shoulder
• Finish: Bio-Washed  • Pattern: Hand Tie Dye — every piece uniquely patterned
• Neck: Lycra Ribbed Neck  • Pre-Shrunk: Yes
• Wash Care: Machine wash cold, inside out, wash separately first time, do not bleach
• Sizes: XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL