Brunello Cucinelli White Pure Linen Button-Down Summer Shirt

Discover the Brunello Cucinelli White Pure Linen Button-Down Summer Shirt, a piece that takes the most American of collar styles and elevates it through cloth and making. The button-down collar has its origins in polo and sport, the buttons keeping the collar points flat during play, but in white pure linen at this level it occupies a different register entirely: the informality of the collar form balanced by the quality of the fabric and the precision of the construction. The linen is the shirt's foundation, lightweight and breathable with the natural texture that Brunello Cucinelli consistently sources at the top of what the fibre offers, the white carrying a clean freshness that holds through warm weather without the stiffness of a heavily finished cotton. A box pleat running down the centre back adds ease of movement without loosening the slim fit through the body, a traditional shirtmaking detail that earns its presence practically as much as aesthetically. The chest pocket with its flap and mother of pearl button closure is a considered addition, the same buttons used throughout, their natural iridescence sitting quietly against the white linen without competing with it.

Brunello Cucinelli was founded in Solomeo in 1978 and has built its reputation on natural fibres, Umbrian craftsmanship and an approach to luxury that equates quality with restraint. A white linen button-down shirt is about as elemental as a summer wardrobe gets, and in Cucinelli's hands it is exactly as good as it needs to be.

Composition: 100% Linen

Color: White

Pattern: Plain

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Fit: Slim Fit

Shoulder to Shoulder: 48,5 cm / 19,1 Inch

Chest: 59 cm / 23,2 Inch

Waist: 53 cm / 20,9 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 79,5 cm / 31,3 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 55 cm / 21,7 Inch

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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.