49
123

A Fabric for Every Occasion

Louis Vuitton's shirts for men, designed under Pharrell Williams, move between crisp cotton poplin for the office, fil coupé jacquard for eveningwear, breathable Oxford cloth for weekends and silk for statement occasions. Collars and cuffs are detailed just as deliberately as the fabric itself.

Fabric Notes

  • Cotton poplin, a smooth, crisp weave suited to formal and business wear
  • Oxford cloth, a textured cotton with more give for casual days
  • Fil coupé and jacquard, for shirts intended for evening occasions
  • Silk, for the boldest prints and the most formal register in the range

Collar and Fit Considerations

A structured, spread collar suits tailoring and tie-wearing, while a softer button-down collar reads more casually and works well left open. Slimmer fits follow the line of a jacket underneath, while a fuller cut is more comfortable worn alone or tucked loosely.

Dressing Up or Down

A poplin shirt worn under a jacket from tailoring reads formal, while the same shirt open over a T-shirt and trousers reads considerably more relaxed.

Care Tips

Cotton poplin and Oxford shirts hold a crisper finish when ironed slightly damp, while silk and jacquard pieces are best steamed or dry cleaned to protect the weave. Hanging shirts immediately after wear helps prevent set-in creases.

Finishing Details

A silk tie from men's ties sharpens a formal shirt, while a knit from knitwear and sweatshirts layers well over a more casual one.

Sizing Considerations

A shirt intended to be worn under a jacket should sit close enough through the body and shoulders to avoid bulk, while a shirt meant to be worn alone benefits from slightly more room for comfort across a full day.