Wool 2tone Gaucho Shirt

DS-2815 Wool 2tone Gaucho Shirt
Wool 100%

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The "gaucho shirt" was a major trend in the 1950s.

For this release, we’ve developed a particularly rare, front-opening version.

The front panel is crafted from a warm wool fabric featuring a classic check pattern.

Although it is a Madras check, the color palette—centered on black and gray—gives it a sophisticated, chic aesthetic.

The chest pockets and their flaps are cut on the bias, adding a dynamic visual quality through the orientation of the fabric grain.

The solid-colored sections are made from wool flannel.

In a matte black, these parts are exceptionally versatile and easy to style.

The silhouette is that of a "gaucho shirt"—a shirt-jacket with a cinched hem that was immensely popular among the "rockabilly" crowd of the 1950s.

It is a quintessential 1950s design.

However, most vintage gaucho shirts from that era were pullover-style; this front-opening variation is extremely rare.

Furthermore, instead of using standard ribbing, we’ve wrapped the main fabric around an elastic tape and stitched it while under tension.

This is a highly technical and labor-intensive construction method, but it ensures the fabric cinches smoothly all the way to the hem, resulting in a clean, streamlined look when worn.

The long-point collar is modeled after styles from the early 1950s.

Additionally, the elasticized hem is stitched with high tension—roughly 30% tighter than the width of the garment—to evoke the feeling of a 1950s original discovered as "deadstock."

The front buttons are "cat-eye" buttons—a style used on garments exported during that period.

While this is a classic, iconic shirt from the era, it is also deeply infused with the essence of 1950s menswear.

The underside of the yoke is lined with cupro satin, ensuring a smooth, comfortable fit.