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Browse all John Elliott t-shirts →Core Hollywood Tee / Black
The verdict
Fit
Hollywood cut typically runs slightly looser in the shoulders than University, offering a touch more ease. Compare the two in-store if fit tolerance is narrow.
Quality
Same construction standard as the Core University — competent jersey and seams that won't fail, but unremarkable durability for the price.
Is the price fair?
Identical $98 price point, identical value equation. You're paying for the brand and fit profile, not material exceptionalism.
Best for
Men who prefer a marginally looser drape than traditional tailored fits but still want John Elliott's house aesthetic.
Care
Cold wash, gentle dry cycle to preserve the fit definition.
What owners report about John Elliott t-shirts
Forum owners on Styleforum and NikeTalk discuss the tee range mostly as a fit question: most cuts are reported true to size, owners commonly size down one on the oversized models for a regular fit, and the Co-Mix and all-cotton versions are said to run slightly smaller than the other fabrications. Owners report little shrinkage because the fabrics come pre-shrunk, provided the tees are washed cold and hung to dry. Criticism of the brand centers on price and after-sales service: one detailed owner account of a John Elliott garment wearing through in the armpits after two wears concluded the brand "has incredibly poor quality goods" and reported the company ignoring repeated complaints across email and social channels.
- Strengths
- Owners report consistent, well-documented fits across the tee lineup with minimal shrinkage when care instructions are followed.
- Watch out for
- Premium pricing draws mixed value sentiment, and at least one detailed owner account describes a garment failing after two wears with no response from customer service.
- Sizing
- Most of the tees run true to size; size down one on the oversized models for a regular fit, and expect the Co-Mix and 100% cotton versions to run slightly smaller than the other fabrics.
About John Elliott's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: The John Elliott Community Guide to Collections and Stockists — Styleforum · John Elliott — official affiliate thread — Styleforum · John Elliott + Co Thread — NikeTalk · John Elliott — expensive clothes poor quality and awful customer service — Well Dressed Dad
