A shirt for all seasons, the Ickenham Gingham Shirt is woven from 100% cotton in a compact 70s twill with Tattersalls check. Cut to our Slim Fit and featuring two-button cuffs, the Ickenham is perfect for work and smart casual events when paired with a blazer and jeans or chinos.
The Ickenham Shirt is woven from 100% premium cotton for comfort and year-round durability. Wear it with your suit and blazer for work or with chinos and jeans for a dressy take on smart casual.
Details
Provenance
Fibre History
Cotton has been used in the construction of tailored men's shirts since the 1700s. It superseded wool and linen as the shirtmaker's fibre of choice because of its luxurious next-of-skin feel, ensuring all-day comfort.
Premium cotton fibres, such as the ones used in this M.J. Bale shirt, are soft, smooth and breathable, allowing for better airflow and moisture absorption. Shirts constructed from premium cotton also have superior durability, retaining their shape and colour after multiple washes.
Additionally, cotton is hypoallergenic, meaning it is gentle on skin and non-irritative.
Performance
Construction
M.J. Bale shirts feature all the hallmarks of the British shirtmaking tradition.
Our Blue Label shirts are constructed with shaped side gussets, a four-piece split back yoke, pleated cuffs, a long shirt tail, non-fused collar & cuff interlinings and constructed front placket.
These details contribute to a superior fitting garment and a more durable wear.