-SPECIAL- “HERMES” 80’s tonal jacquard pinstripe French cuff shirt

Introducing a highly archival piece from HERMÈS—founded in 1837 as a harness workshop, and carrying forward craftsmanship that is beautifully underpinned by function and exceptional in its mastery of materials—expressing quiet sophistication through its weaving and tailoring.

On an off-white shirting fabric, this piece layers an elegant black double stripe and a同色 jacquard that softly emerges depending on the angle of the light, giving a classic dress shirt an added depth of character.

The fabric is woven with a pattern reminiscent of diagonal lines, so from a distance it reads as a clean stripe, while up close you can appreciate the intricate structure and shadow play—an unmistakable sense of dimensionality that cannot be achieved with print. Its design, which keeps the number of colors restrained while imbuing the material itself with information, is quintessential HERMÈS: individuality conveyed through quality rather than showy decoration.

At the neckline, a point collar with a slightly extended length is set, and inside it features a detachable collar stay. This helps maintain the crisp contour of the collar points while still drawing a beautiful line even when worn beneath a jacket or coat. The placket, neatly finished at the chest, and light-colored buttons also highlight the fabric’s woven pattern, bringing the entire look together in a quiet, refined impression.

The cuffs are designed as wide double cuffs, with dark-toned metal parts bearing the letters HERMÈS PARIS—adding small accents reminiscent of jewelry. Because the color does not strongly assert a glossy sheen, it does not compromise the shirt’s inherent neatness, and the brand’s background appears subtly in response to hand movements—an added value unique to this particular piece.

On the back, only the yoke section switches the stripes to a horizontal direction; beneath that, a center pleat is added to balance stability around the shoulders with freedom of movement through the body. While the front offers a linear impression, the rear silhouette gains a natural ease—so even when tucked in, and certainly even when the hem is left out, you can maintain a crisp vertical line.

Considering the overall construction—an old-style name woven with a carriage and attendants, independent “Made in France” wording, the shirt size with both 16 and 41 listed, and a composition that differs from later small-name versions—we estimate the era to center on the 1980s. While there is no material that narrows it down to a single year, the timing likely overlaps with the period when HERMÈS substantially strengthened its men’s wardrobe; there is also particular appeal in the fact that the brand’s history can be read directly from the actual tailoring.

The size is indicated as 16 and 41, which generally corresponds to the measurement system used for men’s shirts that reflects the neck size. Rather than simply translating it into today’s common size categories, we recommend you confirm the actual measurements and enjoy this tailoring with an appropriately relaxed fit.

This is especially recommended for those who wish to feel luxury not through a large logo, but through the fabric’s structure, the construction of the collar, and the subtle use of metal at the cuffs. It is a piece you should consider picking up especially if you want to incorporate an old dress shirt naturally into modern everyday life—not merely view it as a collectible.

For styling, pairing it with neat wool trousers and a tailored jacket will bring out the jacquard’s shadow play and the presence of the cuffs with ease. If you want to enjoy it in a more genderless way, combine it with a long skirt or long coat with fluid drape, and even just letting a hint of the collar and cuffs show will allow you to adapt the refinement of a classic shirt to a contemporary balance.

By all means, take this opportunity.