Kenzo
Tulip Embroidered T-Shirt
This is a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt made from 100% cotton jersey, with a relaxed, loose fit and a shallow ribbed crew neckline. It features a large navy blue embroidered tulip design on the back and a smaller navy embroidered tulip with 'Kenzo' script on the left chest. Made in Portugal, the shirt is suitable for casual everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% Cotton Jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- streetwear, casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A pure cotton T-shirt featuring a large navy blue embroidered tulip and the KENZO logo, with a relaxed fit and crew neck.
Embroidered tulip and logo, relaxed fit, crew neck, made in Portugal.
- Material
- 100% Cotton Jersey
- Style
- streetwear, casual, relaxed-fit, classic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- relaxed loose fit
- pure cotton jersey
- soft and comfortable
- crew neck
- large tulip embroidery in navy blue
- embroidered signature logo
- made in Portugal
- streetwear spirit
- timeless silhouette
- vibrant palette
Product Insights
This Kenzo Tulip Embroidered T-Shirt is a seasonal, design-forward piece with a high-contrast navy tulip and logo embroidery on off-white, matching product photos. Its key tradeoff is a relaxed silhouette that intentionally accommodates 3-5% first-wash shrinkage, but achieving the intended fit requires sizing down one (otherwise, the fit remains loose). The garment demands meticulous care—cold washing inside out in a garment bag with color-catching sheets, no fabric softener, flat drying to prevent neckband stretch and embroidery puckering, and ironing on the reverse with a pressing cloth. With uncertain restocks after sellout, this tee rewards attention to its maintenance with a lasting, distinctive look.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Sizing down one size gives a standard fit instead of the intended relaxed silhouette.
- Care
- Cold washing and flat drying maintain the relaxed fit after expected shrinkage.
- Washing
- Wash inside out in a garment bag with color-catching sheets; avoid fabric softener.
- Drying
- Dry flat to prevent neckband stretch and embroidery puckering.
- Ironing
- Iron on reverse with a pressing cloth to protect the tulip.
- Shrinkage
- Relaxed fit allows for 3-5% first-wash shrinkage.
- Contrast
- Navy tulip and Kenzo logo embroidery is high-contrast on off-white, matching product photos.
- Seasonality
- This tee is a seasonal design with uncertain restocks after sellout.
Product record
- Title
- Tulip Embroidered T-Shirt
- Brand
- Kenzo
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for the embroidered graphic
- Drying the tee flat on a rack — rather than hanging — prevents the weight of water-logged cotton from stretching the neckband and stressing the embroidery backing, which limits puckering around the tulip and helps the relaxed silhouette keep its intended drape.
- Turning the tee inside out before machine washing shields the embroidered tulip from mechanical friction that can abrade the satin-stitch threads and dull their sheen; given the embroidery's large surface area and the relaxed fit's tendency to tumble loosely inside the drum, this single step reduces the risk of pulled loops and surface fuzzing after multiple cycles.
- Because navy embroidery thread can release dye during the first few washes, adding a color-catching sheet to the machine load traps any loose pigment and keeps the off-white cotton from developing a dingy blue tint, preserving the sharp contrast that gives the tee its graphic punch.
- Placing the tee in a fine-mesh garment bag further isolates the raised embroidery from zippers, buttons, or hook-and-loop fasteners in the load, preventing snags that could distort the tulip shape or tear the thread — a cheap protective measure that pays off for the dense navy stitching.
- Liquid fabric softeners and dryer sheets deposit a coating on embroidery threads that can attract soil, reduce the navy's depth, and weaken the thread over repeated washes — air drying the tee without softener maintains the crisp stitch definition and color saturation.
- If ironing becomes necessary, doing so from the reverse side with a cotton pressing cloth over the embroidery guards the raised tulip from direct heat that could flatten the stitch texture or melt a heat-sensitive backing, ensuring the brand's signature relief remains prominent.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rear view of a light-colored short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a large single-color floral outline embroidered on the upper back; the design includes a curved stem, two leaves, a multi-petal tulip head, and a small cursive signature near the stem.
- NecklineShallow crew neck with a narrow ribbed collar visible at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a visible folded or hemmed edge; sleeve ends sit above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight knit fabric with a matte finish consistent across the visible back panel.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (medium) - Embroidered floral outlineLarge single-color navy outline of a tulip-style flower covering the upper to mid back, showing a curved stem, two elongated leaves, and a multi-petaled flower head with inner line details.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high) - Signature text on embroiderySmall cursive script printed along the stem near the leaves.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (medium) - Legible embroidered text“kenzo”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Model photographed from the rear in a studio setting against a light neutral background; model wears jeans and has hands in back pockets; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- View and compositionRear view of a model showing the back of the T-shirt centered in frame; image cropped from mid-head to hips.
- Model stylingModel's hands are inserted into the back pockets of blue jeans visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.80 · w 0.84 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light neutral studio background with soft, even lighting and gentle shadows under the arms and around the torso.
Colors
pale off-white· shirt body#F3F2F1navy blue· embroidered outline- NecklineShallow crew neck with a narrow ribbed collar visible at the back neckline.
- 02
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve crewneck t-shirt in an off-white shade with a small navy embroidered floral motif and adjacent cursive word on the left chest.
- NecklineRound crewneck collar with a narrow ribbed band in the same off-white fabric as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.46 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves; right sleeve visible and hemmed, left sleeve partially obscured by model's arm and jacket.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (medium) - Chest embroiderySmall single-color embroidered floral motif with a short cursive word directly to its right, located on the left chest area.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Embroidered text“kenzo”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit cotton appearance with soft drape and minor natural folds at the hem and torso.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (high) - HemStraight hem visible over the jeans waistband, the shirt untucked on the right side and slightly tucked/raised on the left side.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.56 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Model wearing the t-shirt, holding a dark denim jacket draped over the left shoulder; light neutral studio background and soft even lighting.
- Model stylingPartial torso and lower face of a model visible; left hand grips the jacket near the chest area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.45 (high) - Denim jacket propDark indigo denim jacket draped over left shoulder with visible exterior pocket and contrast stitching; zipper or seam with light trim runs along the jacket edge near the hand.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.68 (high) - Jeans visibleTwo-tone blue denim jeans visible at the lower frame with belt loops and rivet details at the pocket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light gray to white background with minimal shadows.
Colors
off-white· shirt bodynavy blue· left-chest embroidery- NecklineRound crewneck collar with a narrow ribbed band in the same off-white fabric as the body.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the relaxed fit run larger than typical Kenzo t-shirts, or is it true to size for a relaxed silhouette?
- The relaxed fit is intentionally looser than Kenzo's standard t-shirts, so it runs slightly larger. For a true relaxed silhouette, we suggest your usual size. If you prefer a more standard fit, consider sizing down.
- Will the fabric shrink noticeably after the first wash, and if so, does the relaxed fit account for expected shrinkage?
- 100% cotton jersey can shrink slightly after the first wash, typically up to 3-5%. The relaxed fit is generous, so it should still be comfortable after any shrinkage. To minimize shrinkage, we recommend washing in cold water and air drying.
- How does the navy blue embroidery contrast against the off-white background in person—is it more subtle or high-contrast like product photos?
- The navy blue embroidery creates a distinct high-contrast look against the off-white background, just as shown in the product photos. It is not subtle; the tulip and logo are prominent and visually striking.
- Is this a seasonal design or part of Kenzo's core collection, and will it be restocked if sold out?
- This appears to be a seasonal design from Kenzo's current collection, not a core permanent style. Restock availability is uncertain if it sells out, so we recommend purchasing while in stock.