BOSS

Pure Linen Safari Overshirt

CA$49.95CAD

Out of Stock

The BOSS Pure Linen Safari Overshirt is a long-sleeve, relaxed-fit overshirt made from 100% lightweight linen in a sand-beige tone. It features a pointed collar, buttoned front placket, two buttoned chest flap pockets, single-button barrel cuffs, and a back box pleat for ease of movement. Designed as a summer utility layer, it suits casual and smart-casual wear; it is made in Portugal.

Color: sand-toned
Material: Pure linen
Gender: unisex
Style: casual, minimal, utilitarian, relaxed-fit
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Size

38 REG40 REG42 REG44 REG

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Specifications

Luxurious pure linen overshirt in a relaxed fit, designed for a summer utility aesthetic with safari-inspired details.

Lightweight and structured pure linen fabric; relaxed fit; buttoned flap patch pockets on chest; made in Portugal.

Color: sand-toned · brown
Material: Pure linen
Style: casual, minimal, utilitarian, relaxed-fit
Occasion: vacation, travel, everyday
Gender: unisex
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

Luxurious, lightweight, and structured pure linen fabric
Relaxed fit
Buttoned flap patch pockets on the chest
Made in Portugal
Safari-inspired design
Summer utility aesthetic
Monochrome and minimalist aesthetic
Bold and versatile silhouette
Button-front closure

Product Insights

BOSS's Pure Linen Safari Overshirt is a structured, boxy linen garment that adapts YSL's 1967 Saharienne without the belt and epaulettes, offering a relaxed blazer alternative for smart-casual wear. Crafted from 100% pure linen in Portugal, it is machine-washable, features functional buttoned flap pockets, and is available in a neutral sand-brown hue. The overshirt layers for three seasons and provides breathability and tailored shape even in heat, while the pure linen develops character and outlasts blends. At its full price of 699 CAD it offers designer heritage from a brand with 1,000+ stores and 1924 legacy, but a 71% discount drops it to 199.95 CAD, creating a high-street value. However, the item is currently out of stock, which is the main tradeoff.

Verified claims

Practical features: Machine-washable linen with functional chest pockets and provided chest measurements.
Brand heritage: BOSS dates to 1924 and operates more than 1,000 stores globally, which gives this overshirt easier access to after-sales support than unbranded linen alternatives.
Brand positioning: BOSS is Hugo Boss's lower-priced diffusion line with 1,000+ stores and 1924 heritage.
Value: 71% off drops a 699 CAD designer linen overshirt to 199.95 CAD, a high-street price tier.
Craftsmanship: 100% pure linen fabric, structured yet airy, from premium Portuguese cut-and-sew.
Durability: Pure linen develops character with wear and outlasts blended alternatives.
Care: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent; dry cleaning is not required.
Provenance: Made in Portugal, where brands like GANT and Sunspel also produce, signals premium cut-and-sew quality.
Silhouette: Linen holds crisp, boxy safari shape; flap pockets add visual structure.
Usage: Relaxed fit layers for three seasons; doubles as a blazer alternative.
Design positioning: BOSS pivot: a relaxed safari overshirt stripped of epaulettes, on-trend.
Safari lineage: Adapts YSL's 1967 Saharienne by removing the belt and epaulettes while keeping the buttoned patch pockets.
Design heritage: Inspired by YSL 1967, embodies revived safari trend in relaxed fit.
Versatile styling: Overshirt adapts to rugged adventure and refined resort styling.
Blazer alternative: Crisp boxy shape and safari details make it a convincing blazer alternative for smart-casual.
Breathability: Structured lightweight linen maintains a crisp shape while staying breathable, so it looks tailored even in heat.
Neutral hue: The sand-brown neutral pairs seamlessly with navy, olive, charcoal, and white bottoms.
Color: Relaxed fit layers over a merino sweater in early fall and breathes open in summer, enabling May to October use.
Machine wash: Machine washable on cold, gentle cycle with mild detergent.
Pocket functionality: Buttoned flap pockets hold a phone or wallet.
Pocket design: Flap pockets give intentional blazer-substitute styling and safari-utility design.
Chest measurement: The chest circumference for size 40 REG is 102 cm / 40 inches in a relaxed fit.
Moisture management: The 100% linen has inherent thermo-regulation and moisture-wicking properties, so it stays comfortable in heat rather than clinging.
Brand positioning: BOSS is the more relaxed, accessibly priced Hugo Boss line, so this overshirt carries minimalist house design at a lower price point than the mainline.
Buttoned-up wear: The horizontal line of the buttoned flap pockets keeps the overshirt looking composed when worn fully buttoned with no underlayer in high heat.

Product record

Title: Pure Linen Safari Overshirt
Brand: BOSS
Price: 699 CAD
Availability: Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a long-sleeve beige linen overshirt worn by a model. Visible details include a pointed collar, central button placket with five buttons, two chest flap pockets with button closures, single-button cuffs, and visible topstitching on seams and pockets.
CollarPointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and a small gap at the top button showing the neck.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high)
Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with five evenly spaced round glossy buttons in a mottled brown/tan finish; placket is stitched and lies flat.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.15 · w 0.16 · h 0.70 (high)
Chest pocketsTwo rectangular chest patch pockets with top flaps; each flap fastens with a single button matching the front buttons and has visible edge topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.20 · w 0.23 · h 0.20 (high)
Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves finished with single-button barrel cuffs; cuff on near wrist shows a matching button and topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.70 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.18 · h 0.66 (medium)
Fabric textureVisible fine irregular weave and slight natural slub texture consistent with lightweight linen; fabric appears matte with soft drape.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high)
HemlineSlightly curved hem that sits over white trousers, with visible single-row stitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Topstitching detailContrast subtle topstitching visible along pocket edges, placket, shoulder seams, and cuffs in a thread closely matching the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Cropped studio shot of a model from the chin to mid-thigh on a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow.
Shot compositionCenter-framed crop showing upper torso and upper legs of a model; head partially cropped at the nose and mouth area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging elements.
Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting from the front producing gentle shadows along garment folds and under the arms.
Model's hand visibleRight hand of the model is visible at the lower right of the frame resting near the thigh; fingers are relaxed.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.78 · w 0.15 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
light beige· shirt fabric#D6C2B2mottled brown· buttons
02: Product
Front torso view of a beige linen overshirt showing collar, central button placket, two flap chest pockets with buttons, visible weave texture and topstitching.
CollarPointed spread collar with visible topstitching and a small section of the inner collar facing in a lighter fabric visible at the left side of the neck opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Front button placketSingle central placket with four visible round buttons aligned vertically; placket has narrow visible topstitching and a subtle fold creating a raised seam line.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.72 (high)
Chest flap pocketsTwo rectangular chest pockets with flap closures; flaps are square-cornered with a single button centered on each flap and visible topstitching around pocket edges.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.32 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high)
Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible as fine irregular slubs and slight vertical grain in the cloth surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (medium)
Button material appearanceButtons are glossy, mottled dark brown and tan with a slightly translucent look and four needle holes.
3 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.59 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing model from lower face to torso against a plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
Model cropPartial model visible from just below the nose to mid-torso; chin and lower face present but eyes are cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high)
Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft even studio lighting that produces minimal shadows and a slight highlight along the shoulders.
Image crop and framingImage tightly framed on the upper body to emphasize garment front details; sleeves and side seams are partially cropped at the edges.
Colors
light beige· main fabric#D5C2B4mottled brown· buttons#CA8B5D
03: Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve, light beige linen overshirt on a model showing the back yoke, center box pleat, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a gently curved hem.
Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back ending near each shoulder
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high)
Center back pleatSingle vertical box pleat running from the yoke seam down the center of the back
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.56 (high)
CollarFolded camp-style collar visible from the rear neckline with a straight top edge
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high)
Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible seam lines along the shoulder and outer arm
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.68 (high)
Buttoned cuffSingle-button barrel cuff on the right sleeve with a visible round button and buttonhole placket
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.76 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high)
Hem shape and stitchingGently curved hem with a visible double-stitched hemline
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high)
Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible across the back panel with slight natural slubbing
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model from the rear against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped to show torso and upper legs.
Shot compositionModel shown from the back, framed from the neck to just below the hips, right hand visible at hip
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
BackgroundEven light gray to off-white seamless background with no visible props
Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting producing minimal shadowing and even exposure across the garment
Colors
light beige· shirt body#D5BAA4warm brown· cuff button

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Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/shirts/overshirts/pure-linen-safari-overshirt--17052-1671584?colourId=0
Updated: September 8, 2026