"HERMES" 90’s-00’s Cleric collar striped cotton shirt

Founded on the refined craftsmanship cultivated as a saddle workshop since its inception, HERMES has imbued everyday items with quiet elegance, and here we introduce a masterpiece that highlights the aesthetic of restraint.

A meticulous stripe composed of beige and white creates a calm impression from afar, and as a shadow of the weave up close, it adds depth. The cleric style with a white collar switch maintains a classic context while seamlessly blending into modern attire, making this piece versatile.

What first attracts is that the fabric is 100% cotton, ensuring a good feel on the skin, and the fine weave pattern neatly arranges the vertical lines, making the appearance when buttons are fastened surprisingly clean. The front features modest white buttons to set the expression, and only the cuffs have seriebuttons, which seem to serve as signals rather than symbols of the brand, conveying a reserved luxury typical of HERMES.

The cuffs are designed with a firm height, maintaining elegance when arms are lowered, and the balance where the metal shine appears only once when the hands move is excellent. Within the classic framework of dress shirts, this creates a difference in quality and intent. Additionally, the cleric collar brightens the face area, maintaining a clean look even when peeking out from the jacket collar, and enhances the overall finish whether layered or standalone.

Regarding the era, the main label features a two-tier structure with "MADE IN FRANCE" attached as a separate fabric below the logo, and the care label is in a multi-language satin weave, not the elongated ribbon style or QR code type seen in current versions. Additionally, the engraved font on the metal seriebuttons and the aging pattern match characteristics seen in pieces from the late 1990s to early 2000s, making it most reliable to date it within the range of 1998 to around 2006.

And at this time of year, HERMES is characterized by stable quality selection of high-quality materials and French-made sewing, which allows the cotton's texture to soften and develop with repeated wear, fitting the body without losing its neat appearance. Because it is a shirt that can speak of class solely through tailoring, materials, and arrangement without relying on special decorations, it naturally appeals to those who want to make even everyday gestures look beautiful, and is a perfect item for those who wish to wear quiet confidence.

In terms of styling, pairing a tailored jacket with slacks for a neat look best highlights the dignity of the cleric and seriebuttons, and when inserted as an inner layer under a long coat, the vertical stripes tighten the overall outline. Furthermore, layering with minimalistic knits or high-quality cardigans transforms the subtle contrast into depth, landing in an elegant and genderless mood, making it a superb piece that can be active across seasons.

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