ZOTTOLO SHIRT IN HEAVY MATTE SILK

We made this shirt for a friend in San Francisco who wanted a shirt with point collars while keeping a slim fit. We kept this shirt as simple as possible, it has no pockets and has a plain front, focusing the gaze on the wonderful collars, a solitary form in the expanse of luxurious silk. The collars are understated and soft, entirely hand-constructed, as the whole shirt is, by a tailor in their own workshop. The hem of the shirt is curved, and the buttons are mother-of-pearl. The fit is easy and comfortable. The sort of shirt you can have on and go about your business not remembering, while everyone around you thinks what a nice shirt you have on. The shirt has sleeves misaligned with the armscye and a handsewn gusset. A pattern will be cut, and the shirt made for you once you order a size or submit your measurements.

• FABRIC

  100% Mulberry silk in matte weave. This silk is washable by hand or machine.

• CONSTRUCTION

  The shirt was crafted entirely by hand, essentially as it was a hundred years ago, using nothing more than a sewing machine, some thread and a needle. Stitching is durable and the shirt is made to last.

  – The seams are flat-felled, meaning once sewn, turned over and sewn again to make them stronger.
  – The sides are strengthened by hand-sewn gussets.
  – The shirt has a split yoke in the back.
  – The collars and cuffs are softly constructed by hand and are unfused.
  – Misaligned sleeve and side seams for an ease in movement.
  – The buttons are mother-of-pearl and sewn by hand on to each shirt.

• MILL

  This fabric was spun into yarn by a small mill in Zhejiang province, historically known as the producers of some of the finest silks.

• CARE

  For a long life of the shirt, it’s best to dry clean this shirt. It can also be hand-washed or washed in a machine.

• SHIPPING

  All shipping is free. We use USPS as our main courier. We strive to deliver your order in roughly two weeks. Please bear in mind that ordering made-to-measure, hand-made clothing from a family-owned workshop is not the same as ordering a mass-produced item for quick delivery from a fulfillment facility.
  We carefully fold our clothing down to create small packages that help reduce our carbon footprint. Our packaging does not use any plastic. This helps reduce waste and keep our prices low. All the paper we use for wrapping and shipping can be recycled.
  To help us reduce waste and environmental harm without reducing your enjoyment of your purchase, please be sure to iron or steam each piece back into shape when you receive it in the mail.

• LIFETIME REPAIRS

  Whenever your article of clothing needs some repair, mail it to us. We’ll mend it and send it back to you at no cost.

• CIRCULAR LIFE

  As all our clothes are made of natural fibers, whenever you feel your article of clothing has lived its useful life, send it back to us, almost all parts of it can be upcycled.