In T’s column 1 Piece, 10 Budgets, we share 10 perfect versions of an item in a range of prices. This time, we’re looking at the white button-up, a style rooted in traditional men’s tailoring that has recently been ubiquitous on the women’s wear runways. Here are the 10 that caught the T market editor Angela Koh’s eye.
Part of the latest collection from Uniqlo and Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of Dior, this relaxed, slightly boxy cotton shirt combines an accessible price with a designer sensibility.
2. COS, $99
Known for its minimalist staples, COS is a reliable source of relatively affordable shirts, like this tailored Pima cotton style with a rounded hem.
Designed with travel in mind, this shirt from the British brand Me+Em is cut from a comfortable two-way stretch cotton blend and has a slimmer silhouette ideal for layering.
Comme Si began as a luxury sock brand but has since expanded into other wardrobe foundations, including shirts such as this Italian cotton-poplin one with mother-of-pearl buttons.
This slightly sheer cotton-voile shirt from the New York-based independent label Nili Lotan is a perfect weight for summer.
The Amsterdam-based company Flore Flore sources its fabrics from the Italian textile house Albini and manufactures its shirts — including this style, with a dramatic winged collar — in the oldest shirting factory in Portugal.
The Swedish brand Our Legacy has built a cult following over the years with its understated clothes made out of innovative fabrics, like this layered button-up cut from lace-trimmed cotton.
This oversize button-up from the emerging London-based label Liberowe has a Nehru collar and flared cuffs, a combination inspired by Indian men’s wear.
Founded in northern Italy nearly a century ago, Loro Piana has built its reputation on its luxurious fabrics. This take on a classic button-up is cut from crisp oxford cotton and finished with a gold-toned collar pin.
For his first collection as the creative director of Chanel last fall, Matthieu Blazy partnered with the storied Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, merging its expertise with Chanel signatures, including chain detailing and pearl buttons.
