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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Howard University 90s Tee
The verdict
Fit
Likely the same oversized, boxy Essentials cut with dropped shoulders as the brand's other 90s tees — expect it to run big.
Quality
Standard heavyweight cotton jersey tee construction for the line; nothing about a $90 price point suggests unusual reinforcement or detailing.
Is the price fair?
Priced at the top of the t-shirt category for what is, at its core, a basic crewneck; you're paying for the collab and the name.
Best for
Howard University alumni or supporters who want this specific commemorative tee and view the price as supporting the collab.
Care
Machine wash cold and hang dry to protect the printed graphic longer.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS t-shirts
Reviewers describe the tees as heavier and more substantial than typical basics at this price point, which is called out as the line's main quality signal. The fabric is treated as delicate rather than tough: wash guides warn that heat from a washing machine or dryer can shrink the shirts, so hand-washing cold and air-drying is the recommended care routine. The cut runs boxy and oversized rather than fitted.
- Strengths
- The heavier cotton weight is repeatedly cited as the reason the tees feel like better quality than similarly priced basics.
- Watch out for
- The fabric is treated as shrink-prone under heat, so machine washing hot or tumble drying is flagged as a risk.
- Sizing
- The fit runs boxy and oversized; guides recommend sizing down one full size for a trimmer look, or staying true to size for the intended relaxed silhouette.
About ESSENTIALS's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Is Essentials Worth It? Everything You Need To Know · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker
