Kenno Striped Shirt Slim Fit

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Fit block

Sizes 39 and 40 share identical chest and waist; 3.5-inch drop.

Sleeve length

Each neck size has one fixed sleeve length; size 39 is 68 cm.

Fabric stretch

100% non-stretch cotton requires exact measurements.

Ironing

Iron shirt damp with steam at 200°C, pressing collar points inward for a crisp finish.

Washing

Wash on permanent press and air-dry damp to reduce creases; the shirt needs ironing after washing.

Starching

Mist spray starch on collar and cuffs before ironing to maintain shape through the day.

Tie and jacket fit

Narrow spread fits a Four-in-Hand knot and sits neatly under jacket lapels.

Face shape

Down-angled points narrow the face, flattering round or wide faces.

Collar care

Iron from points inward; light starch preserves shape.

Collar positioning

Collar signals conservative business dress; the name is a marketing nod.

Collar design

Narrow spread and long points create vertical lines and require slim tie knots.

Heritage naming

Collar name references Prince George, Duke of Kent.

Product record

Title

Kenno Striped Shirt Slim Fit

Brand

HUGO

Price

199 CAD

Availability

In stock

Care and wrinkle management for cotton shirts

• 100% cotton can take a high iron setting of 200°C with full steam, and pressing while the fabric is slightly damp — either immediately after washing or with a spray bottle — relaxes the fibres so creases release more easily and the finish stays crisp longer, without the shine or scorch marks that dry ironing can cause.
• Pulling the shirt out of the washer while still damp and using a permanent‑press cycle or air‑drying on a shaped hanger will markedly reduce deep‑set creases compared to a high‑heat tumble dry, so the shirt needs only a light touch‑up rather than a full ironing session after most washes.
• A light misting of spray starch on the Kent collar and single cuffs before ironing adds a paper‑like stiffness that preserves their shape through the workday and reduces the collar‑curling that can occur with a slim‑fit shirt when worn unbuttoned over a t‑shirt.
• To keep the collar points flat and prevent curling, iron from the point inward toward the centre on both the underside and top, then leave the collar open and unfolded until the entire shirt is pressed — this sequence avoids the re‑creasing that happens when you fold it down too early and gives the collar a structural integrity that holds up under a suit jacket or open‑neck styling.

Kent collar style and tie compatibility

• Downward-pointing collar points visually narrow the face, so men with round or wide faces gain a lengthening effect from this Kent collar, while those with already long or angular faces could look overly stretched — the collar’s geometry works harder for a rounder face shape.
• Because the Kent collar’s narrow spread restricts tie space, a slim, asymmetrical Four-in-Hand knot fills the gap proportionally without distorting the points, whereas a bulky Windsor would overstuff and push the collar out of alignment — making this shirt a deliberate match for men who prefer a restrained, classic knot that works with standard-length ties and conventional suits.
• The term ‘Kent collar’ originates from Prince George, Duke of Kent, though the Duke himself preferred a wider spread — brands use the label today as a marketing nod to classic English tailoring rather than a precise technical definition, so the buyer inherits a heritage-inspired design language without a literal historical reproduction.
• In menswear taxonomy, a Kent collar is a default dress-shirt collar intended for classic business attire and conservative professional settings — on this slim-fit shirt, it signals a garment built for suit-and-tie environments, not relaxed or creative dress codes.
• The Kent collar on this shirt is defined by its narrowly spaced, downward-angled points that create elongating vertical lines — when paired with a jacket, the points sit neatly under lapels without a gap, giving the garment a traditional dress-collar silhouette that expects a tie.