-SPECIAL- “Dries Van Noten” 20’s Sheer brown tailored long sleeve shirt

“Dries Van Noten” 20’s sheer brown tailored long-sleeve shirt

Since establishing the eponymous brand in 1986, Dries Van Noten—based in Antwerp, Belgium—has continued to pursue new possibilities in fashion through distinctive textile techniques and a refined sense of color. We are pleased to introduce a highly artistic piece in which delicate sheerness and beautiful tailoring are harmoniously brought together.

Luxuriously crafted with a deep brown sheer fabric, this piece pairs a transparency that softly traces the contours of the body with the shirt’s inherently poised structure. The result is a work of elegance that carries both supple allure and a distinctly contemporary mode sensibility.

First and foremost is the delicate sheerness created by a lightweight polyester material. The warm brown tone naturally overlaps with the colors of the skin and inner layers, producing a richly dimensional look that feels full of depth even as a single color. Depending on how the light falls and what you pair it with, you can enjoy a variety of moods.

Then, the front features a crisp regular collar and button opening-and-closing. By grounding the design in the universal format of a shirt, the soft character unique to sheer fabric stands out even more. In particular, the collar and front placket create natural gradations of tone through the layering of the fabric; the contrast with the sheer body is beautifully rendered, leaving a polished impression down to every detail.

Another point to appreciate is the visible tailoring lines that emerge through the sheer fabric. The three-dimensional paneling incorporated into the body and the seam allowances visible from the back yoke down to the hem act as visual accents—almost as if delicate lines were drawn across the garment. The fact that you can enjoy the structure of the clothing itself as part of the design is also a distinctive魅力 of this piece.

The cuffs are finished with wide cuffs. Thanks to traditional shirt tailoring, complete with fine stitching and buttons, the garment achieves a sense of gentle tension even within its light, airy feel. The hem is a round hem that curves softly; when tucked in, it delivers a neat, composed look, while wearing it untucked lets you enjoy a natural silhouette that makes the fabric’s drape shine.

This is an item positioned in the early 2020s. The product code that remains inside, beginning with 221, matches the item-number system of the Spring/Summer 2022 collection. It is a design that reflects the aesthetic sensibility of the period when Dries Van Noten himself was responsible for the creative direction.

The approach for which Dries Van Noten was known—introducing surprising materials and color into everyday garments—comes through strongly in this piece as well. By translating the clarity of a sheer fabric into the basic format of a shirt, it has been elevated into a highly versatile design whose expression can change according to the wearer’s own sensibility.

With this in mind, it is especially recommended for those who enjoy styling that makes the most of the texture of the materials, and for those who want to introduce subtle individuality into their wardrobe. This is a piece meant to be enjoyed as an elegant everyday staple—showcasing the unique allure of a sheer fabric that makes skin and clothing look beautifully translucent.

For styling, we recommend pairing it with slacks for a composed look where the shirt’s sheerness takes center stage, or creating a soft, feminine outfit with a long skirt. Worn as an inner layer beneath a tailored jacket or a long gilet, it also works beautifully for a mode-inspired style that leverages the layering of different materials. Alternatively, you can wear it over a simple dress like a layer, allowing you to enjoy a refined layered look that highlights the lightness of the sheer fabric and the deep warmth of brown.

We hope you will take this opportunity.