Oxford shirt
The Oxford shirt is a casual shirt. It is made with a fabric that was named after the small English town where it was first created by a Flemish weaver. Check out our wide range of Oxford shirts, available with different types of collars and in many colors!
Men's Oxford shirts
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The origins of the Oxford shirt
The Oxford shirt, named after the English city where it was created by a Flemish weaver, offers enhanced softness and durability. Its weave using thicker threads gives the shirt a grainy texture that lends it a modern and refined look. Our Oxford shirts are also available in organic cotton: healthier and gentler on your skin, as well as respectful of the planet through the techniques used to cultivate it.
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The weave
The distinctive feature of Oxford weaving is the combination of two threads of different colours, one of which is white. This thicker basket weave is ideal for a more casual and relaxed style. It produces a shirt that is durable and easy to care for. Softer than poplin, Oxford weave is recognisable by its basket-weave structure, where the warp threads are woven two by two. It is hard-wearing and particularly well suited to sportswear, for example.
The different ways to wear the Oxford shirt
The Oxford shirt is generally paired with a casual outfit. You can ideally wear it tucked into chinos in neutral or pastel colours. Under a darker-coloured pullover, the textured Oxford shirt with two buttons open and slightly untucked will be perfect.
Suit enthusiasts may disagree, but wearing an Oxford shirt with a suit, a tie or a bow tie remains an interesting concept. You can push the contrast even further by pairing your Oxford shirt with a more rugged piece, such as a leather bomber jacket, raw denim jeans or boots. The sophisticated winter-inspired outfit: a buttoned Oxford shirt with the first button open, worn over a wool turtleneck.
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Other categories: wrinkle-free shirt, cotton gauze, poplin shirt, flannel shirt, twill shirt, cotton gauze shirt, linen shirt.
A question about our collections?
An Oxford shirt is characterized by:
-A "basket weave" fabric structure, giving a slightly rough texture;
-A thicker and more durable material than regular shirt fabrics;
-A name derived from Oxford University, where this style became popular;
-A versatile classic in men's wardrobe.
The main differences from other shirts are:
-The fabric: Oxford is thicker and more textured than classic shirts;
-Formality: Oxford is more casual than a "classic" shirt;
-Appearance: more matte and textured for Oxford;
-Versatility: Oxford is suitable for more informal occasions.
For a successful casual look:
-Wear it untucked;
-Roll up the sleeves for a more relaxed look;
-Choose colors like light blue or white;
-Leave the collar unbuttoned;
-Pair it with casual shoes like sneakers; Layer with a sweater or denim jacket.
The Oxford shirt pairs very well with:
-Jeans: the ideal partner, raw or washed;
-Chinos: perfect for a smart casual style;
-Canvas pants: ideal for summer;
-Shorts: for hot days;
-Suit pants: possible for a business casual style.