It's been a long time since we last released summer shirts, and it was time to do something about it...
It's done with these two pieces made from a fabric that couldn't be more suited to 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 star 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 pretty, ultra-light cotton twill! It's not as solid blue as this photo might suggest, you'll see...
Our Albini cotton/linen micro-seersucker shirt
First of all, a little historical reminder is in order: 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, the British colonists 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 what we know today: “seersucker”.
Almost wrinkle-free, quite stretchy and very light, this fabric has won over across oceans and borders, so much so that the American Congress celebrates "Seersucker Thursday" every year.
At BonneGueule too, we wanted to pay homage to this inherently summery material...
Here we find certain "Congressmen" perpetuating the tradition of "Seersucker Thursday", inaugurated in 1996 by Senator Trent Lott.
Well, I have to tell you straight away: I wasn't a big fan of this fabric in the first place! In fact, I've never been keen on seersucker blazers, so I've never really focused on shirts in this material.
Above all, it was the size of the embossing that bothered me... which is rather paradoxical considering that I love very textured fabrics. It's all the more a shame since seersucker, as we will see, has real technical interest.
Despite this a priori reluctance, I completely fell in love when I saw this micro-seersucker from Albini. The genius of the Italian weaver was to make a seersucker that does not appear to be one . How ? Quite simply by reducing embossing as much as possible, hence the word “micro” in the designation of the material.
Although the embossing is palpable and pleasant to the touch, it is difficult to discern it with the naked eye.
Unlike the embossed effect of the shirt, Albini's immense know-how is very visible here, both from a technical and aesthetic point of view. They managed to make a seersucker with a very subtle grain, 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 (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 which gives the material a special touch. More irregular, richer, it clearly gives an extra soul to this piece.
Even among the cacti...
As I said, the seersucker effect is very subtle, giving the shirt a light, dry texture. So, it is perfect for summer since air can easily circulate between your skin and your shirt.
Heatwave? Not even afraid !
Yes, it is the embossing of the fabric which “moves” the material away from the skin and which allows the air (and therefore the 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 purists, I describe the arrangement of the different thread counts below:
- In chain : two different threads with different tensions, respectively 100/1 and 70/1. It is precisely these two different tensions which produce the embossed effect
- In weft : two different threads, 100/1 cotton and 30/1 linen
Visually, if you look at the blue stripes, it's not a simple straight line: there is a tiny design, as if the stripe is undulating from left to right. And casually, it contributes a lot to this relaxed, almost vintage side of the fabric .
Up close, you can distinguish this slight undulation which brings relaxation and originality to the room.
The cotton linen blend and the resulting irregularities, the micro-embossing, the tiny "zig-zag" of the blue stripes... so many elements which, combined, give a unique hand to the garment.
For me, it's a shirt that would have no trouble finding its place with a Japanese weaver .
Our Albini pale blue cotton twill shirt
Still at Albini, we wanted an evocative fabric for our second shirt .
We really wanted it to resonate with its wearer. May it awaken memories. That of a calm sea under a summer sun. That of a beautiful bright sky...
Put on your shirt and cast off...
So we chose this cotton twill
In fact, a white thread is intertwined with another mixed pale blue thread, which is only partially colored along the length.
The shirt takes 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 twill.
Seen up close, we can see all the richness of the material even better, both in its texture and in the shades 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 shades because they will be two very different colors.
In addition, the chosen 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 amalgam
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 to our pieces . Here are the important points to know
Reinforcement swallows
Mother-of-pearl buttons, cross-stitched and mounted on a shank
Hidden button-down collar
And Portuguese manufacturing!
How to wear our summer shirts?
Some inspiration and look ideas for wearing 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 do not appear and the shirt appears plain. It appears light and therefore lends itself to all kinds of combinations, especially with raw jeans. To create a fairly smooth outfit, Luca opts here for brown boots and matches the strap of his watch with them. Simple and efficient. (Jean BonneGueule Kurabo , Meermin boots, Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, Harpo ring)
If, like Luca, you have a weakness for Riviera inspirations, nothing stops you from wearing your micro-seersucker with light pants, whether ecru or white. It really is very versatile! ( Levi's pants from Jinji, The Bespoke Dudes Eyewear glasses)
Our micro-seersucker also works great in a more elegant outfit. Contemplating Etna on the horizon, Luca wears it here on chinos and the result is completely convincing. He doesn't take any risks, as we know the effectiveness of the beige/blue combo. By choosing derbies, he asserts the casual chic aspect of his look while subtly playing with shades of brown. However, he breaks the formality of the whole thing by rolling his pants above the ankle. An ode to relaxed elegance. ( BonneGueule chinos, Meermin shoes, The Bespoke Dudes Eyewear glasses)
Full of resources, this piece can just as easily be worn inside pants or 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 from Luca: he wears his shirt in his ecru jeans without it sounding like a false note... on the contrary! His navy blazer and shoes frame a rather light outfit, while his red bandana brings a welcome touch of originality. (Top secret blazer, Levi's ecru 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 look and blows like a wind of relaxation. Although it is less textured than its little seersucker sister, it displays beautiful highlights that make it a must-have summer piece. Bathed in sunlight on Luca's shoulders, she breathes the Dolce Vita... and that's so much the better! (BonneGueule chinos, Meermin derby)
Tuck the shirt into your pants, throw a nice blazer over it, and you get a much dressier look that stays perfectly cohesive. The hidden button-down allows the collar to display a nice fit, even between the lapels of a jacket. Po-ly-valence! (top secret blazer, BonneGueule chinos, Meermin derby)
When I tell you that it can fit into a wide range of outfits... it really does! Inspired by much more pronounced streetwear influences, Luca creates a rather daring look here... but one that works. He wears his shirt over navy sweatpants and puts on colorful sneakers. He also wears a cap whose rebellious visor turns its back to the sun! Give free rein to your imagination, you really have something to compose... ( 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
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