Selvedge Chambray S/S Half Placket Work Shirt

A staple of working uniforms.

Our Half Placket Chambray Work Shirt traces its origins to utility shirts worn in shipyards, factories, and workshops from the 1940s through the 1960s — garments valued not for trends, but for strength and reliability. The half-placket design reduced bulk and breakage points, while the long curved hem kept the shirt neat and secure through long shifts and constant motion.

Cut from durable selvedge chambray, it starts crisp and structured. With wear and washing, it softens and molds to its owner — gaining the patina and comfort that only real use can provide.

The shoulders are cut for mobility, and a gathered back detailing provides natural ease across the upper body without any unnecessary stitching or seams.

A classic chin strap on the collar nods to early work and military shirts — a functional detail designed to button the throat closed against the wind.

Finished with corozo nut buttons — traditional, long-lasting, and a subtle mark of quality.

A direct continuation of the shirts that helped build the modern world — simple, sturdy, and made to earn its character.

Details:

• Selvedge chambray fabric
• Corozo nut buttons
• Three-button half-placket closure with chin strap
• Chest pocket with pen slot and bartack reinforcement
• Roomy shoulders for better range of movement
• Gathered back for fit and ease
• Curved shirttail inspired by mid-century workwear
• One washed — softens and fades with wear
• Proudly made in the Philippines