-MOOD MILLÉSIMES- 90’s-00’s vivid blue stripe wide-spread collar shirt

From MOOD MILLÉSIMES, which revisits the texture left on garments over time and the tailoring rarely seen today through MOOD’s discerning eye—then proposes it as fresh value for your current wardrobe—we would like to introduce a piece that can be naturally incorporated into today’s styling.

Made in Italy’s Bologna—the sanctum of tailoring—by outstanding craftsmanship from the 1990s to the early 2000s, this piece is admired for its poised beauty, bringing the distinctive character of historical Italian traditional tailoring into the present.

Physical evidence such as the classic laundry-care labels in blue ink on white satin, the care tag specifications with “Bologna” engraved, and the brand name rendered in fine woven lettering proves the certainty of time since the end of the 20th century to the present. The fabric is made entirely (100%) of the highest-quality cotton poplin, tightly woven for density. With a smooth feel and a balanced, firm drape, this cloth boasts an elegant, silk-like sheen and offers a comfortable wear that clings pleasantly to the skin. The refined London stripe, in which white and vibrant blue intersect at equal widths, retains its color without fading even after many years—holding within it a sophisticated energy that today’s ready-to-wear cannot replicate.

The silhouette features a wide spread collar that beautifully elevates the neckline, and a generous XL-equivalent proportion reminiscent of classic sartorial tailoring of the era. While creating ample ease through the chest and armholes, the separate yoke on the back is crafted with meticulous precision so that the stripe pattern forms an elegant V shape—allowing you to feel the masterful cutting skills of the maker. At the cuffs, there are dignified cuffs with two buttons; the natural mother-of-pearl buttons, substantial and exquisitely luminous, add a luxurious accent against the clean, striped ground.

In terms of condition, although there are minor storage creases, there are absolutely no signs of deterioration such as noticeable stains, discoloration, yellowing, or fraying on the white-and-blue textiles. It maintains a very excellent quality that clearly shows it has been lovingly preserved through time. As the fabric naturally softens with age, it breaks in smoothly to the shape of the body from the start—making its wear value highly effective for everyday attire today.

Considering the structure of the tag markings and the carefully executed stitching method for pattern matching, it is highly likely this shirt was produced from the 1990s to the early 2000s. The elegant balance of that era provides a fresh essence to your present-day styling. We invite you to take it in hand and enjoy the authentic texture created by excellent tailoring and the accumulation of time—an item you will want as a star piece of your wardrobe.

For styling, a strict yet modern look would be achieved by inserting this shirt into the inner layer of a high-quality tailored prêt-à-porter jacket in black or dark navy, and pairing it with high-waisted, well-tailored charcoal-gray wool slacks. The shirt’s vibrant blue and beautifully shaped collar opening will enhance the jacket’s V-zone, and finishing with glossy loafers or leather shoes with a square toe will elevate the look into a refined, mode-like proportion. Additionally, this shirt’s classic presence will add a fresh outline even to a genderless styling idea, such as adding understated jewelry to a long skirt.

We sincerely invite you to take this opportunity.