–SPECIAL– "BALENCIAGA" 2005-06’s Round collar chin tab paneled dress shirt

Since its founding, BALENCIAGA has refined the beauty of construction and lines as its couture philosophy. Here, we introduce a special piece that elevates the everyday item of a shirt into the realm of tailoring.

This piece, suitable for the MOOD special collection, maintains a neat dress shirt appearance while changing the atmosphere solely through pattern switching, embodying the density expected of this collection.

First, the neckline features a round collar, creating a soft impression different from a pointed collar, which helps keep the outfit from becoming too stiff and adds a touch of elegance. Additionally, a button-tab is attached at the collar, allowing the throat to be quietly tightened when fastened and creating a sense of openness when unfastened, offering a duality that can be enjoyed within a single piece.

The most striking feature of the body is the V-shaped cutaway on the front, which, while resembling a fly front, is not just a layered design but a line that functions as a design element itself. When worn as a single piece, it creates a three-dimensional effect similar to a jacket's front placket, which is beautiful. The structure naturally guides the eye from the chest to the hem, making it difficult for the balance to be disrupted whether tucked in or out, and it supports the overall styling while functioning as a shirt.

The fabric is a blend of cotton and polyester, with a fine herringbone-like weave pattern, giving it a textured appearance despite being plain white. The play of light subtly changes the shadows, creating a dynamic visual effect. Additionally, the front buttons are made of shell, and the slight iridescence hidden within the white creates a modest luxury that only reveals itself when you get close. The cuffs are neatly finished with long cuffs, making it easy to calculate the amount visible from the jacket sleeves and ensuring a seamless connection to formal wear.

The age is also clearly supported by the management code on the care label showing 2005, and the main label at the neck includes the specification BALENCIAGA.PARIS with a period, indicating it is an item from a different era than the current notation. Furthermore, the code structure starting with UP57 and the Italian-made label, along with the design philosophy and specifications typical of BALENCIAGA around 2005, support its authenticity without contradiction.

The added value of this masterpiece lies not in adding decoration but in redefining shirts through the mechanism of the cutaway and collar area. Even on days when you want to choose what is called basic, it naturally caters to those who want to make a difference without saying anything, and it also features versatility that allows a smooth transition to evening wear beyond the framework of business. Since the size label is 50, it can be worn neatly along the body or with a little extra space to contain air, making it easy to wear, and it can be handled regardless of gender.

In terms of styling, by shaping the lines with minimalistic slacks or pants with a relaxed drape, and tightening the negative space with leather belts or small jewelry, the front panel's cutaway becomes more three-dimensional and stands out. If you insert it as an inner layer under a high-quality tailored jacket, the collar tab and round collar create expressions, naturally updating to a new mood while remaining classic. Depending on the season, layering it inside a long coat can add a quiet surface, with the shadows of white and the weave pattern emerging from the back, creating a subtle sense of luxury.

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