Element x Millet MXE Hit The Top Black Tee

Two names stacked all the way to the summit

The back graphic tells the story of a climb. Millet's letters, in orange, form the top of the mountain, while Element's, in magenta, build its base: the two brands are literally one block of rock. At the very top, one of the collab's small angular figures throws its arms up, summit reached. On one side, buildings pile up at the foot of the slope; on the other, palm trees, foliage and birds take over. City on one side, nature on the other, and a climb in between. Below it, two lines in green: Le Deuxième Chapitre, and Escape From Concrete Jungle. The French text owns Millet's Savoie roots and marks this second instalment of the collaboration. On the front, a simple square MXE logo in blue and red on the chest leaves all the space to the back.

The relaxed fit gives dropped shoulders, a roomy body and sleeves that land mid-arm, for an easy silhouette that still looks clean. The 220 g/m² jersey is 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton: a more substantial weight than your basic tee, holding its shape and hanging straight instead of clinging. The deep black makes the green, orange and magenta of the graphic pop with maximum contrast. Front and back graphics are printed with water-based ink, which soaks into the cotton instead of forming a plastic layer: matte finish, soft hand, no stiff patch across the back. Ribbed crew neck, red MXE label inside the collar and a flag label tucked into the side seam.

A black tee is judged on how long it stays black, and quality organic cotton holds its colour longer than standard cotton, especially when washed inside out. The 220 g/m² weight limits distortion at the collar and hems, even after a full season of heavy rotation. The cotton breathes well in the sun and also works as a reliable base layer when temperatures drop. As for the graphic, water-based inks age with the fabric: no cracking, just a subtle fade that adds character wash after wash.