men's breton matelot shirt

Description

The classic shirt worn by sailors of the French Navy-- "matelots"-- since 1858. Lightweight wool in natural and navy stripes, with demi-sleeve and the unique "boatneck" neckline. Worn to great effect by artists and intellectuals and movie stars, from Andy Warhol to Pablo Picasso to James Dean to Brigitte Bardot. Best worn under a black leather aviator's jacket, the way Andy did.