It's been a while since we released any summer shirts, and it was time to remedy that...
It's done with these two pieces mounted in a fabric that couldn't be more suitable for the heat , and whose colors should encourage you to go on vacation to a place bathed in light.
And as usual, Albini has been able to offer two very beautiful fabrics to take you on a journey: a cotton/linen micro-seersucker and a cotton twill .
"Just as a starred chef must use the best ingredients for his recipes, a spinner must work with the best raw materials. Otherwise, we cannot claim the excellence of our fabrics and their performance." Silvio, eldest of the fifth Albini generation.
A beautiful cotton/linen blend for a very soft seersucker...
...and a nice ultra light cotton twill! It's not as plain blue as this photo might suggest, you'll see...
Our Albini cotton/linen micro-seersucker shirt
First of all, a little historical reminder is necessary: seersucker is a fabric that comes to us from India and whose local name was "shir-o-shakar", which literally means "milk and sugar". .
In the 18th century, British settlers stationed there fell in love with this elegant and subtly embossed material . Later, they brought it back to their island and anglicized its name to the one we know today: "seersucker".
Almost wrinkle-free, quite stretchy and very light, this fabric has won over people across oceans and borders, so much so that the American Congress celebrates "Seersucker Thursday" every year.
At BonneGueule too, we wanted to pay tribute to this quintessentially summery material...
Here we find some "Congressmen" perpetuating the tradition of "Seersucker Thursday", inaugurated in 1996 by Senator Trent Lott.
Well, I have to tell you right away: I wasn't a big fan of this fabric to begin with! In fact, I've never been a fan of seersucker blazers, so I've never really looked into shirts in this material.
Above all, it was the size of the embossing that bothered me... which is rather paradoxical knowing that I love very textured fabrics. It's all the more unfortunate since seersucker, as we will see, has a real technical interest.
Despite this initial reluctance, I was completely charmed when I saw this micro-seersucker from Albini. The genius of the Italian weaver was to make a seersucker that doesn't look like one . How? Simply by reducing the embossing as much as possible, hence the word "micro" in the material's designation.
While the embossing is palpable and pleasant to the touch, it is difficult to discern with the naked eye.
Unlike the waffle effect of the shirt, Albini's immense know-how is very visible here, both from a technical and aesthetic point of view. They have managed to make a seersucker whose grain is very subtle, which gives a piece with a strong personality and a very marked identity .
On the left, the fineness of our micro-seersucker clearly contrasts with a classic seersucker (on the right).
In addition, it is a cotton (62%) / linen (38%) blend . Unlike the vast majority of seersuckers (100% cotton), we have chosen a rare alloy that gives the material a special feel. More irregular, richer, it clearly gives this piece an extra soul.
Even among the cacti...
As I said, the seersucker effect is very subtle, which gives the shirt a light and dry texture. Therefore, it is perfect for summer since air can easily circulate between your skin and your shirt.
Heatwave? Not even scared!
Yes, it is the embossing of the fabric that "pushes" the material away from the skin and allows air (and therefore heat) to escape more freely.
Finally, we have on our shoulders a shirt that is much more "airy" than a classic poplin which would stick to our sides at the slightest jump in the thermometer.
Don't worry about high temperatures: the embossing of the shirt keeps it away from your skin and allows air to circulate.
For the purists, I describe below the arrangement of the different yarn counts:
- In warp : two different threads with different tensions, respectively 100/1 and 70/1. It is precisely these two different tensions that produce the waffle effect.
- In the weft : two different threads, a 100/1 cotton and a 30/1 linen
Visually, if you look at the blue stripes, it's not a simple straight line: there's a tiny design, as if the stripe were undulating from left to right. And it really contributes a lot to this casual, almost vintage side of the fabric .
Up close, we can make out this slight undulation which brings relaxation and originality to the piece.
The cotton linen blend and the irregularities that result from it, the micro-embossing, the tiny "zig-zag" of the blue stripes... so many elements which, combined, give a unique touch to the garment.
For me, this is a shirt that would have no trouble finding its place at a Japanese weaver .
Our pale blue Albini cotton twill shirt
Still at Albini, we wanted an evocative fabric for our second shirt .
We really wanted it to resonate with its wearer. That it would awaken memories. That of a calm sea under a summer sun. That of a beautiful bright sky...
Put on your shirt and cast off...
We therefore chose this cotton twill with a pale blue full of nuances that enrich the fabric .
In fact, a white thread intertwines with another pale blue mixed thread, which is only partially colored along the length.
The shirt catches the light very well.
There is a sort of mottled effect on the material. Very delicate, it nevertheless gives the shirt a strong personality which contrasts with the structured side of the twill.
Seen up close, we can see all the richness of the material all the better, both in its texture and in the nuances of color it displays.
This pale blue is truly unique. It is so light that you can wear it without any risk with navy pants.
No problem playing with the shades because they will be two very different colors.
In addition, the selected threads and Albini expertise ensure a very soft hand, therefore very pleasant to wear . I assure you, you will enjoy putting it on in the morning and you will regret having to take it off in the evening...
High-end finishes, no confusion
For those who are discovering our shirts for the first time, know that we are committed to taking care of the details to ensure quality and longevity of our pieces . Here are the important points to know :
Reinforcement swallows
Mother-of-pearl buttons, cross-sewn and mounted on a tail
Hidden button down collar
And made in Portugal!
How to wear our summer shirts?
Some inspirations and look ideas to wear our two shirts...
Cotton/Linen Micro-Seersucker Shirt
The patterns and texture of this shirt make it fit into a casual look, adding relief. From a distance, the stripes don't show up and the shirt looks plain. It appears light and therefore lends itself to all sorts of combinations, especially with raw jeans. To liven up a fairly plain outfit, Luca opts here for brown boots and matches the strap of his watch with them. Simple and effective. (Jean BonneGueule Kurabo , boots Meermin , watch Jaeger-LeCoultre, ring Harpo)
If, like Luca, you have a soft spot for Riviera inspirations, nothing stops you from wearing your micro-seersucker with light trousers, whether ecru or white. It is really very versatile! ( Levi's trousers from Jinji, glasses from The Bespoke Dudes Eyewear)
Our micro-seersucker also works very well in a more elegant outfit. Contemplating Etna on the horizon, Luca wears it here on chinos and the result is quite convincing. He takes no risks, as we know the effectiveness of the beige/blue combo. By choosing derbys, he asserts the casual chic aspect of his look while subtly playing on a shades of brown. However, he breaks the formalism of the ensemble by rolling his pants above the ankle. An ode to casual elegance. ( BonneGueule chinos, Meermin shoes, The Bespoke Dudes Eyewear glasses)
Full of resources, this piece can be worn just as well inside the pants as under a blazer. This is the advantage of this micro-seersucker which is not at all coarse in a more formal outfit. The proof with this look of Luca: he wears his shirt in his ecru jeans without it sounding like a false note... on the contrary! His blazer and navy shoes frame a rather light outfit, while his red bandana brings a welcome touch of originality. (Top secret blazer, ecru Levi's jeans found at Jinji, Septième Largeur derby, RRL bandana)
Pale blue cotton twill shirt
Thanks to the depth of its shades, this shirt can also be integrated into an infinite number of outfits. On chinos, it tempers the whole and blows like a wind of relaxation. Although it is less textured than its little sister in seersucker, it displays beautiful reflections that make it an essential summer piece. Bathed in sunlight on Luca's shoulders, it breathes the Dolce Vita... and so much the better! (Chino BonneGueule, derby Meermin)
Tuck the shirt into your pants, throw a nice blazer over it, and you get a much more dressy look that remains perfectly cohesive. The hidden button-down allows the collar to show off a nice hold, even between the lapels of a jacket. Po-ly-va-lence! (top secret blazer, BonneGueule chinos, Meermin derby)
When I tell you that it can be integrated into a wide range of outfits... it really is! Inspired by much more streetwear influences, Luca has created a rather daring look here... but it works. He wears his shirt over navy sweatpants and puts on colorful sneakers. He also sports a cap with a rebellious visor that turns its back on the sun! Let your imagination run wild, you really have plenty to create... ( Uniqlo sweatpants, Piola sneakers, Deus Ex Machina cap)
How to choose your size?
The sizing system is completely classic, just take your usual size.
If you took M on our other shirts, also take M here and so on. You get the idea...
How to get these two new shirts?
Discover the Twill shirt on our E-shop
Discover the micro-seersucker shirt on our E-shop
They are also available in stores in Paris , Lyon , and Bordeaux from Saturday June 3.
And for the others, register without further delay :
