Women / Clothing / Shirts
A shirt is the quiet workhorse of a wardrobe, worn more than almost anything else and quick to expose careless construction or celebrate a thoughtful one. At M.I.G., the test is in the detail: the roll of a collar, how a shoulder sits, a fabric that softens with washing rather than wearing thin. Seams are finished cleanly. Closures are sourced for durability. Pieces are built to be worn hard and kept. Séfr makes tailored shirts with precision and restraint, cutting them to sit close through the shoulder and taper without constricting. Gabriela Coll Garments approaches the shirt as a complete garment, with proportion considered from sleeve to hem. Rier builds shirts with colour and ease that work across seasons. Markaware and others bring their design practice to the category, applying the same rigour found in their tailored pieces. Fabrics vary by intention. Clean poplins and crisp weaves work under tailoring, structured enough to hold their shape without bulk. Looser weaves in cotton and linen offer breathability and ease for days that call for it. Quality matters throughout: the cotton is sourced for durability and weaves are chosen for how they age with wear and washing. Fits range from tailored to relaxed. Tailored shirts sit close through the chest and taper at the waist, while straight cuts offer room without excess and relaxed cuts sit easy and work layered or worn open. Proportions are considered throughout, with sleeves sitting correctly on the arm and hems falling where they should. Limited quantities by design from Lemaire, Namacheko, and more. These pieces hold their shape and stay in rotation season after season.
