{"title":"Shirts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover our carefully curated selection of vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e: classic dress shirts, printed silk shirts, oversized archive pieces, denim shirts and rare collector pieces from the world's most celebrated houses. Every piece is hand-evaluated by our team on avenue Louise and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Because a great shirt is fashion's most versatile foundation — the piece that holds a wardrobe together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe shirt in fashion history: from workwear to the most considered garment in the wardrobe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt's journey from functional undergarment to one of fashion's most sophisticated canvases spans the entire history of modern dress. Coco Chanel borrowed the men's shirt in the 1920s as part of her liberation of the female wardrobe. Yves Saint Laurent's androgynous safari shirts of the 1968 Rive Gauche collection redefined what a shirt could mean for women. In the 1980s and 1990s, the oversized Oxford shirt became the uniform of a particular kind of power dressing, while simultaneously being deconstructed and subverted by designers from Margiela to Comme des Garçons. And in menswear, the dress shirt evolved from rigid formality through the tailored elegance of Italian style to the deliberate nonchalance of the Dries Van Noten printed silk shirt, worn open over a printed tee as part of a sophisticated layering composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Les Enfants d'Édouard, our vintage shirt selection spans this entire range: the classic white dress shirt from a heritage tailor, the printed silk shirt from Dries Van Noten or Emilio Pucci, the deconstructed and asymmetric shirt from Margiela or Yohji Yamamoto, the oversized archive piece from Rick Owens or Comme des Garçons, and the quietly exceptional cotton shirt from Lemaire or Jil Sander. Every piece is evaluated for construction quality, fabric, condition and design significance before entering our selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur shirt categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic and dress shirts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic dress shirt — white or pale blue, in cotton poplin or twill, with a precise collar and clean construction — is one of the wardrobe's most reliably useful pieces. Vintage examples from heritage shirtmakers and major fashion houses frequently offer cotton quality and construction standards that current production cannot match at comparable price points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinted silk shirts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe printed silk shirt is one of vintage fashion's richest categories: Hermès archive print shirts, Dries Van Noten seasonal printed pieces, the psychedelic prints of the late 1960s and 1970s, and the technically sophisticated trompe-l'œil prints of Jean Paul Gaultier. Print quality — sharpness, colour depth, registration — is a primary evaluation criterion for this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvant-garde and deconstructed shirts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargiela's exposed-seam shirts, Yohji Yamamoto's asymmetric constructions, Comme des Garçons's reworked and conceptually complex shirt-forms, and Rick Owens's elongated draped shirt-tunics represent the most conceptually ambitious tier of our shirt selection — pieces that interrogate the garment's conventions while remaining wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOversized and casual shirts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oversized shirt, worn as a dress or as a layering piece, has been a recurring preoccupation in fashion from the 1980s through to today. Archive examples from major houses, often in exceptional fabrics and with the considered construction that distinguishes a designed oversized piece from simply a large shirt, represent accessible and versatile additions to any contemporary wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to evaluate a vintage shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluating a vintage shirt requires attention to \u003cstrong\u003eseveral combined criteria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here are the 7 checkpoints we systematically apply at avenue Louise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1. The label and attribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shirt in our selection carries a verified attribution — house label, era of production and country of manufacture, cross-referenced against our database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e2. The fabric quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton shirt fabric should be densely woven, smooth and substantial — not thin or translucent. Silk should drape fluidly and have genuine lustre. The weight and hand of the fabric is one of the primary differentiators in vintage shirt quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3. The collar and cuff construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a dress shirt, the collar and cuffs reveal the quality of the construction: whether they are properly interfaced, whether the collar points are precisely cut and even, whether the cuff buttons are secure and the buttonholes are cleanly finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e4. The print quality (where applicable)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted shirts should have sharp, well-registered prints with stable, unfaded colours. On silk, the print should not have bled through to the reverse of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5. The stitching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitching should be regular, tight and consistent throughout. Button attachment stitching should be secure and appropriately dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e6. The condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specifically assess collar and cuff wear (common points of deterioration in vintage shirts), underarm condition, and any staining or yellowing — particularly in white or pale fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Design significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe assess each shirt's connection to the broader creative vocabulary of its designer or house, and its relevance within a contemporary wardrobe context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur method\u003c\/strong\u003e: at Les Enfants d'Édouard, every shirt undergoes a three-stage examination — visual inspection, technical verification and design assessment. Every authenticated piece comes with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/authentification\"\u003eour certificate of authenticity\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize guide for vintage shirts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eVintage shirt size conversion guide\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFR\/EU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChest (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollar (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34–36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38–40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–87\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88–91\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37–38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92–95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39–40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96–99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41–42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–104\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43–44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage shirts often run smaller than their modern equivalents, particularly pre-1990 pieces. Always check chest, shoulder width and sleeve length measurements for dress shirts. Oversized or deliberately loose-fitting shirts should be assessed for their intended proportions rather than conventional fit expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy invest in a vintage shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage shirt — particularly the printed silk shirt or the carefully selected dress shirt from a quality producer — represents one of the most consistently useful and wearable categories in vintage fashion. Cotton dress shirts from quality producers age extremely well if properly maintained, while printed silk shirts from Hermès, Dries Van Noten or the great Italian print houses can represent extraordinary value relative to their current retail equivalents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wishing to sell a vintage shirt, we offer \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vendre\"\u003ean expert consignment service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur shirt selection in Brussels, avenue Louise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur boutique Les Enfants d'Édouard, \u003cstrong\u003e175 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels\u003c\/strong\u003e, carries a curated selection of vintage shirts, sourced from European collectors and private consignors. We welcome you Tuesday to Saturday and offer \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rendez-vous\"\u003eprivate appointments\u003c\/a\u003e outside regular opening hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and maintenance of vintage shirts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor cotton dress shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, machine wash at 30°C or hand wash. Iron while slightly damp with a hot iron on the cotton setting — collars and cuffs should be ironed first, then the body. Store hanging to avoid collar creasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor printed silk shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand wash in cold water with silk detergent or dry clean. Iron on the lowest setting on the reverse of the fabric. Store hanging away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor deconstructed or avant-garde shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, dry clean only at a specialist familiar with unconventional construction. Handle raw or exposed seam details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about vintage shirts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich vintage shirts are most sought-after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHermès archive print shirts, Dries Van Noten printed silk shirts from celebrated seasonal collections, Jean Paul Gaultier sailor-stripe and trompe-l'œil printed shirts, deconstructed shirt pieces from the Margiela archive, and archive logo and printed shirts from the major Japanese houses (Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty do you offer on vintage shirts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece sold by Les Enfants d'Édouard is guaranteed as described, with a certificate of authenticity for signed pieces and 14 days to return (return shipping costs excluded).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover also\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-links\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTops and T-shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e: from printed silk to archive logo pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDresses\u003c\/strong\u003e: from day to evening, across the great houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJackets and coats\u003c\/strong\u003e: the outermost layer of great design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrousers\u003c\/strong\u003e: precision and drape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll our clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e: our full ready-to-wear selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJournal\u003c\/strong\u003e: our guides and advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLooking for a vintage shirt?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shirts\"\u003eour full shirt selection\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rendez-vous\"\u003ebook an appointment\u003c\/a\u003e with our team for a private viewing on avenue Louise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Guaranteed authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e: every piece verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Secure delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belgium, France, Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ 14-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e: satisfaction guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Boutique at 175 Avenue Louise\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1050 Brussels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"givenchy","title":"Givenchy white tailored shirt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eWhite Givenchy jacket with a clean, structured cut. A refined design offering a sharp silhouette and understated elegance. Button fastening, tailored lines and discreet finishes. 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