How to Wear Your Roots Merch

Our merch is made to be worn, at a show, at work or on a slow Sunday. Here are a few easy ways to wear your Roots designs, and how to keep them looking good.

Which garment should you choose?

Tee. The everyday choice. An album cover like Things Fall Apart or Do You Want More?!!!??! reads best on the front of a tee.

Long sleeve. A good middle ground for spring and autumn evenings, and easy to wear under an open jacket.

Crewneck. Warm, clean and simple. Type designs like the Blue Note anniversary lettering look sharp on a crewneck.

Hoodie. For cold nights and long days. Designs with a back side, like I SHALL PROCEED & CONTINUE, show best on a hoodie.

How do you style a Roots design?

Let the art lead. Our designs carry a lot: cover photos, collages, posters. Keep the rest of the outfit plain, with dark jeans, chinos or cargo trousers.

Go black and white. Many of our designs are black-and-white photos and line art, like the Questlove sketch. They look great with simple black, white or grey.

Dress it up. Under a blazer or a long coat, an album tee becomes a look, the way you'll see us dressed in our group photos.

Does it come in kids' sizes?

Yes. Our designs also come on a kids' tee, a youth crewneck and a youth hoodie, so the whole family can wear the same record.

How do you keep it looking new?

Wash it inside out in cold water, and skip the tumble dryer when you can. Don't iron the design. Each product page has its own care notes and size chart.

Which design makes the best gift?

Pick the album that someone you know always plays, or the Roots Picnic year you went to together.

Find your next favourite in the shop.