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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →NBA X Barkley Hendricks Long Sleeve V-Neck Tee
The verdict
Fit
Likely the brand's relaxed silhouette in a v-neck long-sleeve format. True to size for the intended loose fit, though the v-neck may sit differently than the brand's usual crew necklines.
Quality
As a collab piece, expect careful print execution, but the base garment should still be a standard mid-weight cotton tee rather than anything structurally different from the brand's other long-sleeve tees.
Is the price fair?
$115 is premium pricing driven by the combined NBA license, the Barkley Hendricks collaboration, and the ESSENTIALS name; a collectible-collab price, not a basics price.
Best for
A collector or fan of the specific collaboration who wants a wearable piece rather than a display item.
Care
Wash cold and inside out to protect the collaboration graphic through repeated washes.
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
