The Classic Shirt
Blue hairline stripe
109 €
In stock
- Elegant, crease-resistant fabric
- Tailored, but not fitted
- Smart collar, with or without a tie
Blue hairline stripe
Where your smart shirts have been none too clever
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They creased too easily
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The cut wasn’t sharp enough
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The fit was too loose
4
The buttons went flying
Great Moments deserve a great shirt
Less is more
The key to a seriously smart shirt is that it should work with your suit, not try to run the show. That’s why we binned all those busy details and redundant flourishes that clutter some dress shirts. We threw out the pointless breast pocket, did away with fussy pleats, got shot of the gussets at the back. The Classic Shirt’s shape comes from its perfected side seams, leaving the rest of it clean and minimal: a refined piece of formal wear.
Superior fabric
This Classic Shirt is made from 100% organic cotton. We've chosen a new 117g/m2 double-twisted poplin, a little heavier (and opaque) than the previous version. The result is a noble, smooth fabric that's comfortable to wear, that minimises creasing and is easy to iron.
Cult classic collar
A substandard collar’s enough to sink any shirt. We went for the neat lines of a classic French collar, with a 6cm point. It’s specifically designed to sit right and feel great, with a tie or without. On the subject of ties, we made sure you can do up the top button without getting light-headed. We kept the collar’s fusing light, so there’s some give. It won’t look like you bought it on the way to the do, but thanks to built-in washing machine and ironing-proof stays, it’ll stay in shape for many a party-season to come.
Fit for purpose
Unlike a lot of smart shirts, this one’s actually designed to be worn with a suit. Imagine that. The cut’s neatly tailored, but not fitted. It’ll sit well with most body types, and on top of that we made it 3cm longer than our regular shirts, so it’ll stay tucked in for more than two minutes.
On the button
We opted for an elegant, low-vis French button placket. No seams, ruffs or pleats on show. We chose understated, four-hole, bio-based buttons, all of which are cross stitched for strength and easy repairs down the line. Finally, we gave the top button a raise for its efforts, nudging it up 2cm for a tidier look, should you go open-collar once the speeches are out of the way.
Standout cuffs
For a shirt to work well with or without a suit jacket, you need the cuffs to be bang on the money. The Classic Shirt’s cuffs have subtly rounded edges for a smooth, understated look. We opted for just a single vent-per-sleeve, keeping any risk of busyness well at bay.
No so little extras
There's more to a good shirt than just the fabric or cut. Take the back yoke, for example. This technical addition to the upper back gives the shirt added structure and greatly increases durability. Sharp topstitching has also become our pet obsession. We went right up to 0.1mm from the edge in all the important spots: collar, shoulder and back yoke. It’s a signature finish that looks ace now, and will keep your shirt looking ace for much much longer. The gauntlet button tab on the cuffs is another essential detail to help you effortlessly slip on the shirt and keep it from riding up your arm during the day. Finally, the felled seams on the sides, arms and arm holes mean this shirt holds its own against the finest brands out there. All in all, it’s the Asphalte quality you rightly expect.
Bases covered, in style
Your big day or someone else’s, suit or no suit, tie or open collar, tucked in or not… If you’re going to have a smart shirt, why not have one that’s designed to do it all. That’s the Classic Shirt. Look no further.
All production steps for your Classic Shirt
What goes into making your Classic Shirt? The materials have travelled a total of 36 859 km (22,903 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting & preparing the cotton
USA
Spinning
SRI RAMCO SPINNERS India
Dyeing
TINTORIA CRESPI GIOVANNI E C. SRL Italy
Weaving
ALFATEX Italy
Garment make
Ribul Portugal
Transport
Boat and road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to give you as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Classic Shirt we produce expressed in simple terms. There’s no point hiding from it:
3 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 32.6 km (20.2 miles) by car.
4 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of growing 67.4 kg of apples.
42 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 14 h of heating (in avg. flat).
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost automatically calculated at checkout. These vary depending on where you are and how you want to be delivered - full info here.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.