Armani Exchange Slim Fit Crew Neck T-Shirt vs Giorgio Armani Address Print T-Shirt

Buy the Armani Exchange if you want a plain, slim crew-neck that works under a jacket or on its own. Buy the Giorgio Armani if you want a regular-fit tee with a visible brand print and are willing to pay for the main line. The Exchange is piqué cotton with a small embroidered logo and runs small, so size up. The Giorgio Armani is smoother cotton with a large address print; owners of main-line Armani cotton generally report it holds up well, but the print is the whole point and divides opinion.

• Choose the Armani Exchange if you want a quiet, slim-fitting plain tee for smart-casual wear and prefer a small embroidered logo over a large print.
• Choose the Giorgio Armani if you want a regular fit, softer cotton and a statement address print that signals the main line.