Fashion designer Hussein Chalayan sees clothing as a forum for bigger ideas, so it's little wonder his wares seem to end up in museums more often than closets. But his menswear collection, relaunched last year with Yoox.com, manages to convey its messages while remaining wearable. Consider his new line of T-shirts, available online: The prints all have an ominous overtone, dealing with England's ubiquitous CCTV surveillance (pictured), as well as concerns about the country's national identity. Heavy, sure—but also a great basis for T-shirt design.
About $80, available at husseinchalayan.com