In this ever-evolving world of tech travel apparel, from ultra-smooth merino wool to anti-odor wicking poly-coconut shell blends, sometimes the best thing you can wear while traveling is your favorite cotton T-shirt. Drifter understands this, and its line of T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and jackets for men and women excel in part because they offer that oh-so-soft, lived-in comfort of your trusted high-school concert tee straight out of the bag, coupled with playful, inventive, rock star-influenced graphics and fashion-forward double-layering that will let you stand out among the solid-colored Fruit of the Loom crowd. Femme designs include mid-thigh-length dresses, shirts, and outerwear with floral patters and gothic shapes embossed with velvet, while the men's line ranges from ghost screens of blooming flowers to skeletons and abstract patterns that echo the glory days of Aerosmith rather than just another tech tee. Sometimes, when on the road—or an 18-hour plane ride—a little lived-in comfort can go a long way.

$45-115; www.drifter.com