Brunello Cucinelli White Linen Mandarin-Collar Shirt

Discover the Brunello Cucinelli White Linen Mandarin Collar Shirt, a piece that takes one of the oldest collar forms in the history of dress and places it exactly where it belongs. The mandarin collar traces its origins to the Qing Dynasty in China, where it formed part of the official dress of the Manchu ruling class from 1644 onwards, its short upright band a mark of imperial authority and social standing. The Western name derives from the Sanskrit "mantrin," meaning counselor or minister, a reference to the high-ranking officials whose uniform the collar defined. Where the conventional shirt collar demands structure and a tie to anchor it, the mandarin collar needs neither: the absence of points and fold creates a clean, unbroken line around the neck that suits the open collar entirely on its own terms, and in white linen it reads as both relaxed and refined in a way that very few other combinations achieve. Brunello's Leisure Fit gives the cloth the room it needs, the silhouette generous through the body without losing its shape, the kind of cut that works as readily with tailored trousers as it does with a pair of linen shorts on a warm evening.

Brunello Cucinelli was founded in Solomeo in 1978 and has built its house on the conviction that beauty and ethics are inseparable, sourcing the finest natural fibres and producing in Umbrian ateliers that reflect that philosophy at every step. A white linen mandarin collar shirt in the Leisure Fit is Cucinelli at his most essentialist: a shirt that removes everything unnecessary and is better for every removal.

Composition: 100% Linen

Color: White

Pattern: Plain

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Fit: Leisure Fit | Although marked as XXL, corresponding approximately to a 45 IT collar size, the shirt appears to fit slightly smaller and is better suited to a size 44 IT wearer. Please refer to the measurements below for the most accurate fit assessment.

Shoulder to Shoulder: 49 cm / 19,3 Inch

Chest: 60,5 cm / 23,8 Inch

Waist: 56 cm / 22,0 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 77,5 cm / 30,5 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 52 cm / 20,5 Inch

Discover the customization possibilities by visiting our tailor alteration guide

My wife Federica was born in Solomeo. In 1978, when we were engaged to be married, a second love blossomed inside me, my passion for her beautiful hamlet of origin. Federica ran a small clothing shop here in the village, and here I came across the idea to venture into a knitwear business. It took quite a lot of courage to take this step, since back then there were already 13,000 people working in this industry in Perugia only, one of the main centres for this manufacturing business.

Shipping

• Complimentary shipping on orders over €200 (Netherlands), €500 (EU), and €1,000 (rest of world

• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend washing it at 30 degrees with similar colors.

General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.