"COMME des GARCONS SHIRT" 01AW French cotton bowtie shirt

We are pleased to present you with this iconic piece from COMME des GARCONS SHIRT, a brand that enjoys worldwide popularity for its designs that combine avant-garde and classic styles .

This exquisite bow tie shirt from the COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT line from the early 2000s, a period when French-made shirts were at their peak of perfection, was produced during the 2001 Autumn/Winter season.

At first glance, it appears to be a very plain white shirt, but it comes with a long bow tie made from the same fabric at the neck, and combined with the fly-style cutout at the front, it creates a design that quietly combines the classic dress shirt style with a fashionable experimental feel.

The small and neat regular collar does not feel too tight around the neck even when the first button is fastened, and the loose bow tie creates soft volume and shadows around the face, creating a balance that looks great as an inner layer under a jacket or coat.

The front features a wide panel at the placket, the buttons are in a soft tone that blends in with the fabric, and the chest pocket is minimally sized, ensuring functionality as a shirt while keeping the number of details to a minimum. The shoulders and sleeves are designed with clean lines, and the cuffs are kept to a subtle width, so the romantic mood created by the bow tie and the intellectual sharpness that is characteristic of COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT coexist beautifully.

The fabric is made of high-density cotton poplin, a symbol of French-made garçon shirts of the time, which becomes softer with each wash, but can be restored to a crisp, firm texture with an iron, making it both practical and fashionable. Because it's not too thin, the bow tie maintains its beautiful volume when tied, and the ability to freely change the look by changing the way you tie it is another added value unique to this particular piece.

This French-made piece dates back to Autumn/Winter 2001, when COMME des GARÇONS SHIRT was reinterpreting "romantic" and "classic" styles through shirts, and by adding a bow tie to a timeless white shirt, it is possible to access fashion through everyday wear, which is what makes it so fascinating as an archive piece. If the tie is tied neatly, it gives off a look reminiscent of old movie actors or classical musicians, but if you leave it loose and let it hang loose, the movement of the fabric itself functions as part of the styling, adding nuance to your outfit.

In terms of styling, tying a bow tie slightly oversized and tucking it under a tailored jacket or long coat will give an intelligent and elegant look to both men and women. Alternatively, buttoning it up and letting the tie hang down will create a minimalist look with slim slacks or a neat skirt, accentuating the vertical lines of a shirt dress.

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