Le 31
Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit
CA$175.00CAD
In Stock
This Le 31 by Simons tuxedo shirt is a modern-fit men's dress shirt made of 100% cotton. It features a vertical pleated front bib, French cuffs, and a button placket. Designed in Canada, it is intended for black-tie and other formal occasions.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Gender
- male
- Style
- formal, modern, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
White
Size
14½1515½1616½1717½18
Specifications
Modern fit tuxedo shirt with vertical pleat front, crafted from 100% cotton weave. Designed in Canada.
Fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves for a tailored silhouette. Vertical pleat detailing. 100% cotton weave.
- Material
- 100% cotton weave
- Style
- formal, modern, tailored
- Occasion
- formal
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- vertical pleat front
- modern fit tailored to hug body
- fitted shoulders
- narrow sleeves
- 100% cotton weave fabric
- designed in Canada
- formal tuxedo shirt style
Product Insights
This modern fit tuxedo shirt from Le 31 revives a 1930s–40s black tie staple with a vertical pleat front that optically slims the torso, paired with French cuffs and a stud-ready fly front. Its 100% cotton construction breathes freely and takes starch for a crisp finish, but develops natural micro-wrinkles through wear and requires professional pressing before each use. The tradeoff: authentic cotton breathability and sharp pleats versus the upkeep of frequent pressing.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Vertical pleat front is a 1930s–40s black tie staple, not a modern invention.
- Styling
- Vertical pleats optically slim the torso, and the shirt has French cuffs that require cufflinks.
- Fit
- Modern fit has fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, comparable to other brands' slim fits.
- Material
- 100% cotton breathes more freely than fused bibs and holds a starch finish, but requires professional pressing.
- Cummerbund synergy
- Vertical pleats counterbalance a cummerbund's horizontal pleats.
- Formal details
- Includes French cuffs and works with both bow ties and neckties.
- Breathability
- 100% cotton pleated front keeps you cool and dry through long formal events.
- Starch and crispness
- Cotton takes starch for a board-like crispness and sharp pleats, or can be left un-starched for a softer front.
- Care
- Develops natural micro-wrinkles; requires professional pressing before each wear.
- Moisture management
- Cotton's absorbency keeps the white shirt dry and opaque during the event.
- Wrinkle character
- Micro-wrinkles form at elbows and sides during wear, a hallmark of 100% cotton.
- Pressing
- Professional pressing before each wear required for sharpest appearance.
- Fabric adaptation
- 100% cotton's natural give lets the fabric mold subtly to the body through the evening for a personalized silhouette.
- Slimming effect
- Vertical pleats visually elongate the torso for a slim silhouette.
- Cuffs
- French cuffs require cufflinks.
- Accoutrements
- Compatible with bow ties, neckties, and cummerbunds; pleats slim the torso.
- Brand exclusivity
- Le 31 by Simons is an exclusive in-house brand; the $175 CAD price reflects direct-to-consumer design details like the vertical pleat.
- Piqué alternative
- The vertical pleat front emerged as a softer, un-starched alternative to the stiff Marcella (piqué) bib.
- Construction
- The vertical pleats are single-layer shirting with stitched-down folds rather than a fused bib front, which helps the shirt breathe freely.
- Finish
- The shirt has a matte, natural-white finish that photographs cleanly under event lighting.
- True to size
- Le 31 runs true to size, so most shoppers can order their usual size.
- Brand exclusivity
- Le 31 is Simons' in-house brand, so this shirt is a direct-to-consumer design rather than a third-party wholesale piece.
Product record
- Title
- Vertical Pleat Tuxedo Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 175 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A white dress shirt with a vertical pleated front, French cuffs with cufflinks, paired with a black bow tie and black pleated cummerbund; a black jacket is draped over the model's shoulder.
- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the center front bib from the collar to the waist, occupying a central rectangular area over the button placket.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.45 (high) - Button placketSingle row of visible white buttons runs down the center through the pleated bib; buttons are tonal with the shirt.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.40 (high) - Collar styleHigh-standing collar with points folded down to frame the bow tie; collar is white and sits above the top button.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Bow tieBlack bow tie with a soft, slightly matte texture and a small silver decorative pin or connector at its center.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong white sleeves end in folded French cuffs fastened with visible metallic cufflinks; left cuff is visible near the model's raised hand and right cuff is visible by the model's pocket.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Cufflink detailSmall metallic cufflink with a cross-like or star motif visible on the left cuff.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric appearanceShirt fabric appears smooth with a subtle sheen consistent with a dress shirt material; surface shows slight soft folds where arms bend.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.60 (high) - CummerbundWide black pleated cummerbund wraps the waist with several horizontal pleats and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - TrousersBlack dress trousers visible below the cummerbund with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Jacket drapedBlack jacket is draped over the model's left shoulder, showing the outer sleeve and shoulder area and creating a visible fold behind the neck.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Model poseModel holds the jacket with the left hand near the collar while the right hand rests in the right trouser pocket; torso is three-quarter turned to the viewer's right.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Outdoor lifestyle shot on a balcony or terrace with an out-of-focus urban building background; soft natural lighting and shallow depth of field keep attention on the model and garments.
- Background settingBlurred multi-story building facades and windows are visible in the background, indicating an urban outdoor setting.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium) - Foreground railingDecorative black metal balcony railing with pointed finials appears in the lower background plane behind the model.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.70 · w 0.96 · h 0.28 (high) - LightingSoft, diffused daylight lighting creates gentle shadows and even highlights on the shirt and face.
- Image crop and compositionPortrait-oriented crop showing model from head to upper thighs centered in frame; slight left-to-right head turn is visible.
Colors
white· shirt#EBE9EAblack· bow tieblack· cummerbund#261E21black· jacket#2C2324silver· cufflink#B5B2BAblack· trousers#241E21- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the center front bib from the collar to the waist, occupying a central rectangular area over the button placket.
- 02
Product
Folded white dress shirt shown face-on with vertical pleated front, spread collar, visible center buttons and a French cuff with a single round black cufflink; black size/brand label visible inside the collar.
- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the shirt front on both sides of the central button placket, forming a tuxedo-style pleated bib.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.54 · h 0.72 (high) - Collar shapeMedium spread collar with pointed tips, folded neatly and centered above the top button area.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketCentral stitched button placket with three visible round white buttons aligned vertically.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.49 (high) - French cuff and cufflinkFolded French cuff positioned at left side of the image with a single circular black cufflink inserted through the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Collar labelRectangular black fabric label sewn inside the collar with light-colored printed characters.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Label text“31”
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.06 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Top-down product studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow visible beneath the folded shirt; image is tightly cropped to the shirt.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered flat-lay of a neatly folded shirt occupying most of the frame.
- Background and shadowSmooth light gray background with a soft drop shadow along the bottom edge of the shirt indicating overhead lighting.
- Image qualityEven studio lighting with clear focus and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
bright white· shirt fabric#C2C3C5deep black· collar labelblack· cufflink- Front pleated bibVertical narrow pleats run down the shirt front on both sides of the central button placket, forming a tuxedo-style pleated bib.