Official As You Were Liam Gallagher T-Shirt

The As You Were tee is the most recognisable Liam Gallagher t shirt from his solo years. It takes its look from the 2017 debut album, the one that went to number one in the UK and sold over 100,000 copies in its first week. Expect a front graphic built around the album artwork and title, printed on a standard cotton crew neck.

Most people searching for an "as you were lg t shirt" want the same thing: the album design, not a generic name print. That is what this page covers.

What the As You Were tee looks like

The album cover is a close portrait of Liam in a dark, muted palette, with the title set in plain lettering. On the shirt, the design is usually kept to the chest, roughly 25 to 30 cm wide, so it reads clearly without swallowing the garment.

Base colours tend to be black, navy or white. Black suits the artwork best, since the darker tones of the portrait blend into the fabric. White shows more detail but marks more easily.

Weight matters too. A good one sits around 160 to 190 gsm, which is thick enough to hold a print through repeated washing and thin enough to wear in summer.

Fit, sizing and fabric

Official band tees generally follow a unisex cut, running from S to XXL. They are boxy through the body and slightly short. If you sit between sizes, go up one, especially if you plan to wash it warm.

• Fabric: 100% cotton is typical, sometimes ring-spun for a softer hand feel
• Neck: ribbed crew, which should keep its shape after washing
• Typical shrinkage: about 3 to 5% on the first wash
• Indicative price range: around £20 to £30 for licensed versions

Women's fitted cuts exist for some Liam designs, but they are less common. Check the size chart on whichever listing you are looking at, and measure a tee you already own for comparison.

How to tell an official Liam Gallagher t shirt from a copy

Bootleg tees flood marketplaces, and the As You Were artwork is copied constantly. A few checks save money and disappointment.

Look for a licensing mark or a neck label that names the rights holder. Check the print edges: official screen prints are crisp, while cheap copies blur around the face and the lettering. Colours that look oddly bright or a price under £10 should make you suspicious.

Poor photo quality in a listing is another warning. Genuine sellers show the actual garment, front and back, and often the inside label.

Washing and keeping the print

Turn the shirt inside out and wash at 30 degrees. Skip the tumble dryer if you can, because heat is what cracks a screen print over time. Hang it dry and iron, if you must, on the reverse side only.

Treated this way, a tee like this stays presentable for five years or more. A faded, softened look is part of the appeal for plenty of fans, though, so don't fuss too much.

Wearing it and pairing it with other Liam gear

The shirt works under a parka or a bomber, the usual Liam uniform, with straight jeans and clean trainers. Nothing complicated.

If you are building up a wider set of Liam Gallagher merchandise, the tee pairs well with a Liam Gallagher print for the wall. Fans who also follow his Oasis years often add an Oasis Union Jack tee, and anyone who wants the full back catalogue look can browse the wider Oasis merchandise collection for context on what exists.

Background on the As You Were era

Liam released the album in October 2017 after Beady Eye split in 2014. It included "Wall of Glass", "For What It's Worth" and "Chinatown". The tour that followed ran through 2018, and the merch from those shows set the visual style that later designs borrowed from.

Because the run was big, original tour tees from that year turn up second hand regularly. Condition varies widely, so ask about cracking on the print and any pit stains before relying on a photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the As You Were tee an official Liam Gallagher t shirt?

Versions sold under licence carry a label or tag naming the rights holder. Unlicensed copies use the same artwork, so check the label, print quality and seller before assuming a shirt is genuine.

Does the shirt run small?

Usually it fits true to a standard unisex band tee, slightly boxy and a little short. Cotton shrinks about 3 to 5% in the first wash, so size up if you are between two sizes.

What colours does it come in?

Black is the most common, with navy and white turning up in some runs. Black hides wear best and suits the dark album portrait.

How much should I expect to pay?

Licensed new tees typically start from around £20 and can reach £30 or so. Original 2017 to 2018 tour shirts on the second-hand market often cost more, depending on condition.

Is "As You Were LG" the same design?

Yes, "LG" is simply shorthand fans use for Liam Gallagher. Searches for an as you were lg t shirt lead to the same album-artwork tee described above.