Let’s face it: Trying to look effortlessly cool is easier said than done. If trying to pull that vibe still gets to you, then consider the band tee your style hack to looking instantly edgy now. After all, there’s a reason rock stars are often cited as fashion muses.

Born out of the whole “who you calling ugly?” movement that’s sweeping fashion now, the look is reminiscent of designs from American retail chain Hot Topic. It’s also the uniform of most Fashion Week attendees, who are channelling the “street meets rock chick meets model off duty” look. In short, it gives you an #instacool OOTD.

Here, we round up some of our favourite band tee pairings and shopping buys to cop: