WORKERS Band Collar Shirt, Black Chambray

The idea originated from "a shirt that can be worn as a light jacket" and "a shirt version of the Forestier." Forestier is known for its stand collar and protruding chin strap. However, if the collar was the same width as the jacket, it would be too wide and unbalanced, so I narrowed the width by referencing vintage band-collar shirts. Instead of the usual one chest pocket on a shirt, I added two. I also made them slightly larger and placed them on both sides of the waist. This makes it a little more like a jacket than a shirt. On the other hand, the hem and cuffs retain the shirt-like feel. I considered making the hem a right angle to make it more jacket-like, but this time I went with a rounded shape with a triple-fold stitch all around in one continuous line. The rounded shape gives it a classic feel. The cuffs have a normal opening plus a cuff. This makes it easy to roll up the sleeves. I was subtly particular about the parts. Brown mother-of-pearl buttons. Two holes, I wanted the buttons to match the natural feel of the fabric. I didn't want them to be pure white or black, so I made them in brown mother-of-pearl. The Ecru Shirt Cloth and Black Chambray are 100% cotton. Cotton definitely has its own merits. Soft to the touch. Easy care. Cheaper than linen. Natural plain weave and top-dyed (not a solid color dyed with cotton) black chambray. I think both suit this style very well. The product has been pre-washed.


Material: 5oz 100% cotton black chambray. Includes mother-of-pearl buttons (handmade).
Sewing: Polyester spun yarn. Country of origin: Japan. Made in Japan.

M
Bust 57cm
Shoulder width: 46 cm
Length: 77 cm
Sleeve length: 62 cm
Cuff width 11cm

L
Bust 60cm
Shoulder width: 48 cm
Length: 78 cm
Sleeve length: 62 cm
Cuff width 11cm

Authentic replica clothing born from an overwhelming passion for vintage wear.
WORKERS is a menswear manufacturer based in Okayama, focusing on workwear, traditional, and military styles.
Takashi Tateno, the representative who loves the unique atmosphere of vintage clothing, studies actual vintage clothing, visits the manufacturers where the products were made and even the existing buildings, and investigates the history and materials to use as inspiration for his product creation.
All of our products are made in Japan, and we only produce them in factories where we understand the process ourselves and have specialized equipment for each stage of production.
It's attracting a lot of attention not only from Japan, but also from globally recognized companies like J.CREW and INVENTORY.