The timeless men's shirt is getting a fresh interpretation thanks to a wave of designers who are reworking its shape and structure to make it suitable for women.
At the forefront of this trend is Pip Durrell, founder of the brand. With Nothing Underneath from London. Her inspiration comes from the inadequately designed women's shirts and the limited options in men's sizes.
“I literally cut up a man’s shirt,” says Darrell of her first creation. She launched her brand in 2017 with “The Boyfriend,” which combines precision tailoring with proportions that better suit the female body.
Today, With Nothing Underneath offers a variety of styles, from “The Classic” to “The Chessie.” Darrell’s shirts have caught the attention of celebrities like Meghan Markle and Emily Ratajkowski, who embrace their simple yet chic style.
Darrell is not alone in this area. Parisian designer Marie Marot also draws inspiration from the structure of men's shirts, replacing overly delicate designs with sturdy fabrics, English seams and semi-rigid collars. Marot's collaborations with J.Crew and clients like Kamala Harris have solidified her brand as a leader in this field.
But why not just buy a men's shirt? For Olivia Villanti, founder of Chava Studio from Mexico City, the answer lies in proportions.
"Women's bodies are often the opposite of men's," she says. Chava Studio adjusts details like cuffs, collars, and back pleats to strike a balance between oversized and feminine elegance.
This new wave of shirts fuses practicality and aesthetics, offering women strength, structure, and style in a single fashion piece. We can see the reworked men's shirt quickly becoming a wardrobe staple for women everywhere.
Source: ELLE.com
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