Le 31
Mosaic Jacquard Overshirt
The Mosaic Jacquard Overshirt is a long-sleeve woven overshirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada, featuring a floral tile mosaic jacquard pattern in a thick stretch polyester blend made from recycled plastic bottles. It includes full-length snap buttons, a pointed collar, hidden side pockets, and a straight hem. The textured, quilted fabric makes it suitable for layering as a light jacket or overshirt.
- Material
- Thick stretch fabric in a polyester blend made from recycled plastic bottles
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A floral tile mosaic jacquard overshirt with snap buttons and hidden pockets, made from thick stretch recycled polyester fabric.
Thick stretch fabric made from recycled polyester, full-length snap buttons, hidden side seam pockets, straight hem.
- Material
- Thick stretch fabric in a polyester blend made from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- floral tile mosaic jacquard pattern
- full-length snap button closure
- hidden pockets in side seams
- straight hem
- thick stretch fabric
- made from recycled polyester from plastic bottles
Product Insights
The Mosaic Jacquard Overshirt by Le 31 delivers a sustainable, performance-driven layer at a competitive price: its recycled polyester (repurposing ~60 bottles per kg, cutting energy 59% and CO₂ 71%) is indistinguishable from virgin material in a blind test, while the jacquard weave and dense drape create a structured, light-jacket feel with tactile depth. Spandex enables dynamic movement, hidden side-seam pockets preserve the pattern and silhouette, and a snap closure allows one-motion on/off — details typical of pricier overshirts. The tradeoff lies in careful care: wash at 30°C in a mesh bag, air dry, avoid fabric softener, and iron on reverse with a cool pressing cloth to maintain the durable, non-fading jacquard.
Verified claims
- Sustainability
- This overshirt is made with 86% recycled polyester from plastic bottles; producing recycled polyester consumes 59% less energy and emits 71% less CO₂ than virgin polyester, and each kilogram of rPET repurposes roughly 60 single-use bottles.
- Performance
- 244 participants could not tell recycled from virgin polyester shirts.
- Fabric
- The thick stretch fabric includes 2% spandex for dynamic movement, while the polyester holds the garment's shape.
- Tactile depth
- Jacquard weave creates physical relief that changes with light.
- Hand and drape
- Dense weave gives a substantial, structured drape like a light jacket.
- Layering fit
- Sized true to size for layering open over a tee or buttoned as a shirt.
- Competitive pricing
- At $125 CAD, it undercuts comparable overshirts from Wax London, No Excess, and Gaudì by 25–40%.
- Material quality
- 86% recycled polyester from plastic bottles (repurposes ~60 bottles/kg) with jacquard weave ensures durability and colorfastness equivalent to virgin material.
- Design
- Includes hidden side-seam pockets, a full-length snap-button closure, and a comfort fit for layering.
- Washing and drying
- Wash at 30°C in a mesh bag; air dry; no fabric softener.
- Ironing
- Iron on reverse with pressing cloth at cool setting.
- Durability
- The woven jacquard pattern resists peeling, fading, and shrinking with washing.
- Discreet pockets
- Hidden side-seam pockets keep the jacquard pattern uninterrupted.
- Silhouette
- In-seam pockets preserve the overshirt's straight silhouette without adding bulk.
- Snap closure
- Snap closure enables one-motion on/off, faster than button-by-button.
- Exclusivity
- Le 31, Simons' house-brand, offers this overshirt exclusively at Simons.
- Wear resistance
- The floral tile mosaic is woven through the fabric's thickness, so the design resists thinning or bald spots even when the surface fibers experience friction.
- Microfiber care
- Machine washing in a Guppyfriend or similar microfiber-catching bag captures nearly all shed microfibers, aligning care with the garment's recycled-plastic origins.
- Quick-dry
- The recycled polyester fabric absorbs only 0.4% moisture and moves sweat along the fiber surface, giving the overshirt quick-dry capability for transitional weather.
- Recycled durability
- Recycled polyester has the same tensile strength range (35–85 cN/tex), abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability as virgin polyester.
Product record
- Title
- Mosaic Jacquard Overshirt
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front three-quarter view of a long-sleeve button-front overshirt with an allover mosaic jacquard pattern, worn open over a navy T-shirt; textured fabric, pointed collar, straight hem, and visible side pocket at model right.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve overshirt worn open with relaxed straight hem, slightly boxy body and set-in sleeves; model wears it unbuttoned revealing an inner layer.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (medium) - CollarPointed shirt collar made from the same patterned jacquard fabric, folded flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Front closureVisible vertical button placket down the front with small round buttons; placket edges show the same patterned fabric and the shirt is left open.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric texture and patternDense mosaic jacquard pattern composed of repeated tile-like floral and geometric motifs; fabric surface appears textured and slightly raised.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeve with straight cuff finished in the same patterned fabric; right sleeve shows natural fold lines near the elbow and wrist.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.46 (high) - Side pocketModel right hand is placed inside a side-entry pocket set into the shirt body at hip level, causing a slight gather at the side seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.50 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Visible inner layerPlain navy crew-neck T-shirt worn underneath, visible through the open front of the overshirt.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Lower hem detailStraight hem rests near the top of the jeans with the patterned fabric extending uniformly to the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot cropped mid-thigh; model standing against a plain light background with soft even lighting, neutral shadowing and no visible props.
- Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter portrait of a standing model cropped slightly below the hips, centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows around the subject.
- Visible model clothing not part of productLight-wash blue jeans and navy T-shirt are visible but are not described as product features in the product section.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.68 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
light beige· main patterned fabric background#CCC2B4navy blue· patterned motif fill#2E3349pale blue· pattern accentmedium brown· pattern accent lines- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve overshirt worn open with relaxed straight hem, slightly boxy body and set-in sleeves; model wears it unbuttoned revealing an inner layer.
- 02
Product
Upper front of a quilted jacquard overshirt with a repeating mosaic floral tile pattern, pointed collar, and visible metal snap buttons. Diagonal quilting stitches form a grid over the patterned fabric.
- Fabric patternDense repeating mosaic floral tile pattern covering the visible shirt area; each tile contains a four- or eight-petal floral motif in alternating color combinations.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.45 · w 0.88 · h 0.47 (high) - Quilted textureDiagonal quilting stitches create a diamond grid across the shirt surface, visible as raised seams over the patterned fabric.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar made from the same patterned fabric with visible topstitching along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.31 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Front closureCentered placket with round metallic snap buttons, two snaps visible on the chest area.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Shoulder and chest viewRight shoulder and upper chest are visible, showing pattern alignment across shoulder seam and part of the sleeve cap on the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (medium)
Other
Studio-style portrait crop showing a model from chest upward against a neutral light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model presenceMale model head and neck visible above the shirt; face is frontal and slightly tilted.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.03 · w 0.86 · h 0.44 (high) - BackgroundEven, neutral off-white background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft studio lighting from front-left creating gentle shadows along the right side of the model and subtle shading in fabric texture.
- Image cropThree-quarter vertical crop showing upper torso and head; lower body and full sleeves are cropped out of frame.
Colors
warm beige· shirt base#C5BBB2navy blue· pattern dark motifs#23253Alight blue· pattern light motifswarm brown· pattern accent#8B7B6Cpale gold metal· snap buttons#BDB2A4- Fabric patternDense repeating mosaic floral tile pattern covering the visible shirt area; each tile contains a four- or eight-petal floral motif in alternating color combinations.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve overshirt with a dense repeating mosaic jacquard pattern, visible collar, straight hem, and relaxed fit over light-wash jeans.
- Overall silhouetteBack of a relaxed-fit overshirt shown from the shoulders to the upper hips with full-length sleeves; the garment falls straight to a hem that rests at the model's upper hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - CollarStandard shirt collar visible from the rear, lying flat against the neck and following the neckline without a hood or stand.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with visible sleeve seams and slightly gathered fabric at the cuffs; cuffs sit at the model's wrists and are integrated into the patterned fabric.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.40 · w 0.24 · h 0.46 (high) - Fabric textureTextured jacquard weave with small raised areas producing a slightly quilted appearance across the surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Pattern motifDense repeating square mosaic motif of alternating floral-like medallions and star shapes arranged on a diagonal grid across the entire visible back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.14 · w 0.84 · h 0.72 (high) - Hem detailStraight hem with no visible vent or slit; hem aligns with the top of the model's jeans waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible fastenersNo buttons, snaps, or other fasteners are visible on the rear view.
Other
Studio photo of a model wearing the overshirt against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; composition centers the garment and crops above the knees.
- Model and poseMale model shown from the back with head turned slightly to the left; left hand relaxed at the side and right hand partly visible with fingers near the hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, diffuse lighting that produces soft shadows and minimal specular highlights.
- Supporting garmentLight-wash denim jeans visible from the waistband down; jeans are not the focus and are cropped at mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.80 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Image cropImage is vertically framed; upper part of the model's head and the lower legs are near the frame edges and partially cropped out.
Colors
warm beige· base background#C3BAADnavy blue· primary motif#2D2422light blue· accent motifwarm brown· secondary accentdeep charcoal· motif outline#1C1C23- Overall silhouetteBack of a relaxed-fit overshirt shown from the shoulders to the upper hips with full-length sleeves; the garment falls straight to a hem that rests at the model's upper hips.