Beschreibung
Denim Was Never Meant to Be Quiet. Most shirts are made to disappear into a wardrobe. This one was woven to be read. At 339 grams per square metre, the plaid denim body carries real weight in the hand, dense enough to hold a line across the shoulder and soft enough to move when you do. The checkered lapel and single-breasted closure are borrowed from workwear, but the cut is contemporary: dropped shoulders, a loose retro body, and a length that sits properly whether it is worn open over a tee or buttoned all the way to the collar.
The Fibre Blend Behind the Hand Feel. The shell is 94.9% cotton with 5.1% regenerated cellulose fibre, a ratio chosen for two reasons. The cotton gives the fabric its tooth and its ability to fade honestly over years. The cellulose fibre keeps the yarn from stiffening after the first wash, which is why this shirt softens rather than armours. The weave is a tatting construction instead of a flat twill, so the plaid sits slightly raised on the surface: the shirt reads as texture from across the room and as pattern up close. Four-hole coconut shell buttons finish the front, and because the material is natural, no two pieces carry identical grain.
Sized for Layering, Built for Shoulder Seasons. Spring and autumn are the seasons this shirt was designed around. It is warm enough to wear alone on a cool morning and slim enough to sit under a coat by evening. The full-length regular sleeve rolls cleanly, the turn-down collar holds its shape beneath a jacket, and the body length runs from 72 cm at size S to 80 cm at XXL. One honest note before you choose a size: the chart below follows Asian measurements, which run smaller than their US, UK and EU equivalents. It is the single most common point of return on this garment, and the reason the size table earns two minutes of your attention.
This is not a shirt you replace every season. It is a shirt that records them.
Key Features
- ✦ 339 g/m² plaid denim body with raised checkered texture
- ✦ 94.9% cotton blended with 5.1% regenerated cellulose fibre
- ✦ Four-hole coconut shell buttons, natural grain in every piece
- ✦ Checkered turn-down lapel with single-breasted closure
- ✦ Loose retro cut with a dropped shoulder for layering
- ✦ Body length 72–80 cm graded across S to XXL
- ✦ Tatting weave that keeps the plaid defined after washing
Technical Specifications
- Material: 94.9% cotton, 5.1% regenerated cellulose fibre
- Fabric weight: 339 g/m²
- Closure: Single-breasted, four-hole coconut shell buttons
- Collar: Checkered turn-down collar
- Weave: Tatting construction, raised plaid
- Sleeve: Full length, regular cut
- Fit: Loose retro, dropped shoulder
- Sizes: S / M / L / XXL (Asian sizing)
- Body length: 72 / 74 / 76 / 78 / 80 cm across S–XXL
- Season: Spring and autumn
- Care: Cold wash inside out, line dry in shade, do not bleach
Where It Belongs
This is the shirt for the shoulder seasons and the in-between days: the architect who wants texture under a coat rather than another grey knit, the shop owner who spends a Saturday morning moving boxes and an evening at dinner, the traveller who packs three garments and needs one of them to look intentional. Worn open with a white tee it reads casual; buttoned to the collar with dark trousers it reads deliberate. It is also the rare plaid that survives being photographed, because the pattern is woven into a 339 g/m² body rather than printed onto a thin one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do these run small?
Yes. The sizing follows Asian measurements, and a US or EU buyer will typically need to size up one step. Measure a shirt you already like across the chest and compare it with the size chart before ordering.
Q: Is the denim stiff when it arrives?
It has body, because 339 g/m² is a substantial fabric. The 5.1% regenerated cellulose fibre keeps it from behaving like raw cardboard, and it softens noticeably after the first cold wash.
Q: Can it be worn open over a t-shirt?
Yes. The single-breasted front and loose retro cut were designed for layering, so the shirt works as a light overshirt as easily as a buttoned top.
Q: Will the plaid fade or bleed?
Cotton fades honestly with washing, which is part of the appeal. Wash cold, inside out, with similar colours, and the plaid will hold its definition far longer than a printed check.
Q: What sizes are in stock?
S, M, L and XXL are currently held in stock. If your size is unavailable, ask us before ordering and we will confirm the next restock window.
Q: How should I care for the buttons?
The buttons are natural coconut shell. They tolerate normal washing, but turning the shirt inside out protects both the buttons and the fabric face at the same time.
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