Le 31
Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul
This product is a lightweight mini-check shirt imported from Seoul, available exclusively at Le 31. It is a short-sleeve, button-up shirt with a loose fit, constructed from a lightweight cotton-blend fabric. The shirt features a point collar, center front button placket, short sleeves, and a curved hem, with a mini-check pattern throughout.
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
A loose-fit, lightweight cotton-blend mini-check shirt imported from Seoul.
Loose fit design, lightweight cotton-blend fabric
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Loose fit
- Lightweight cotton-blend fabric
- Mini-check pattern
- Imported from Seoul
Product Insights
Le 31's Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt, imported from Seoul and designed in Canada, offers a loose fit tailored for an untucked silhouette. Its 80/20 cotton-polyester blend resists shrinkage and dries up to 45% faster than pure cotton, while delivering 46% more breathability than a typical 150 GSM shirt. The dark navy variant is opaque without an undershirt, but lighter colors may show sheerness. Care requires washing inside out on cold and low-heat drying. Priced at 89 CAD, it sits at the mid-range of the collection.
Verified claims
- Sizing guidance
- Size for a standalone, untucked silhouette.
- Shrinkage
- 80% cotton, 20% polyester resists shrinkage; loose fit stays stable.
- Breathability
- The lightweight cotton-blend weave is inherently breathable and should feel cooler than heavier shirt fabrics.
- Drying speed
- The 20% polyester content helps the shirt dry significantly faster than pure cotton, roughly halving air-drying or dryer time.
- Care
- Wash inside out on cold gentle cycle, dry low, iron at ≤300°F.
- Collection origin
- The 'Imported from Seoul' badge marks this as Simons' exclusive Le 31 line, designed in Canada and made in Korea.
- Pricing context
- At $69.95, it is the mid-range in the Le 31 collection.
- Positioning
- Priced at CA$69.95, this shirt sits mid-tier in Le 31's imported-from-Seoul line, between the collection's discounted flannels and its CA$125 poplin boxy shirts.
- Fit and style
- Loose fit with a curved hem creates a clean untucked silhouette.
- Color appearance
- Navy/Midnight Blue reads as a very dark navy, nearly black in low light.
- Opacity
- The Navy/Midnight Blue color is dark enough that it should be opaque without an undershirt, though customer feedback on this color's opacity is limited; lighter colorways may show some sheerness.
- Shrink resistance
- The polyester in the cotton-blend helps the shirt resist shrinkage and hold its loose silhouette through normal washing.
- Care / color preservation
- Use a mild, pH-neutral detergent and non-chlorine bleach to keep the mini-check pattern from fading or yellowing.
Product record
- Title
- Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Layer it open over a tee or henley
In the product photos, this short-sleeve mini-check shirt is styled worn open and mostly unbuttoned over a white henley, with the collar lying flat. That makes it an easy option for wearing as a light overshirt-style layer, and in one shot the front panel is partly tucked for a relaxed look.[1,2]
Styling with a partial front tuck
This lightweight mini-check shirt can be styled with just one front panel tucked into trousers, as shown in the product photo, where the partial tuck creates a diagonal fold at the lower front. It's a casual, put-together look for wearing the shirt open over a tee or henley.[2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul: Choose this if you want a loose-fitting, short-sleeve button-up in a lightweight cotton-polyester blend (80% cotton, 20% polyester) with a dense mini-check pattern and a curved hem that falls below the waist, ideal as a relaxed open-layering piece. It comes in Navy/Midnight Blue in Small, Medium, and Large, and in Corn/Vanilla Yellow only in Medium and Large, with no Small listed for that color.[2,3,4] | Shadow Micro-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul: Choose this if you want a relaxed, boxy long-sleeve button-up with a fine micro-check in a muted green tone, a straight hem, and a pointed collar with two chest pockets. Its blended polyester stretch weave (75% polyester, 24% rayon, 1% spandex) is matte, lightweight, and smooth in appearance, and the piece is imported from Seoul and sold exclusively at Le 31. Note that the fabric is synthetic-blend rather than cotton, and fit details like hem level are shown as worn on the model.[5,6,7,8] | Optical Check Linen Shirt Modern Fit: Choose this if you want a long-sleeve button-down in a modern fit that hugs the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, in a lightweight blend of 55% Masters of FLAX FIBRE linen and 45% organic cotton whose linen is characterized as breathable. Its subtle optical micro-check pattern, button-down collar, and curved shirttail hem suit shoppers after a finely textured, easygoing shirt, offered in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE in Patterned Ecru or Green. Note that, as worn, the fabric drapes softly with visible creases and a few small fold lines, so expect a relaxed, natural linen look.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve button-up shirt with a small-scale checked plaid pattern, worn open over a white henley; visible front, collar, placket, sleeves and curved hem.
- SilhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight yoke at the shoulders and a gently curved bottom hem that falls below the waist when worn.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.68 (medium) - CollarPoint collar with visible top buttonhole and collar points laying flat.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placketCenter front button placket with a row of small dark buttons; shirt is worn mostly unbuttoned showing inner garment.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.54 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem that end above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric patternMini-check/plaid pattern composed of intersecting fine lines creating a small-scale grid across the whole shirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a visibly soft drape and slight surface texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium) - Buttons appearanceSmall round buttons in a dark color contrasting slightly with the shirt base; button stitching visible on several buttons.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background, three-quarter frontal pose, soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseMale model standing with left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed at side; torso turned slightly to the viewer's left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high) - BackgroundUniform neutral white background with no visible props.
- Inner garment visibleWhite short-sleeve henley or tee visible beneath the open shirt, showing round neckline and buttoned placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadowing under the arms and at the model's legs.
Colors
deep navy· shirt base#252A4Bcharcoal black· check lines#0D0C1C- SilhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight yoke at the shoulders and a gently curved bottom hem that falls below the waist when worn.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve, button-front shirt in a dark navy mini-check fabric with a pointed collar and visible black buttons; worn open over a white henley so the inner placket and part of the front are exposed.
- Overall garmentShort-sleeve button-up shirt worn open; visible front panels show a lightweight woven fabric with a dense mini-check pattern.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarPointed turned collar with visible collar stand and top buttonhole area; collar lies flat and open because shirt is worn unbuttoned at the top.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketSingle row of small round dark buttons along the center front; several buttons are visible and the placket edge is slightly curved where the shirt is open.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem; sleeves are loose-fitting and end above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric patternDense mini-check pattern composed of intersecting narrow horizontal and vertical lines that create a grid effect across the entire visible shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Fit and stylingShirt is styled open over an inner white henley, with the right front panel partly tucked into the wearer's trousers creating a diagonal fold on the lower front.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Buttons close-upButtons appear to be round, dark-colored, and sewn with visible thread in the center.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a male model cropped mid-thigh against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model wears the shirt open and looks toward the camera.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs, standing with hands partially in pockets and torso slightly angled; head tilted slightly and looking at camera.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.48 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or scenery.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and along natural folds of the fabric.
- Image cropImage is cropped slightly above the top of the head and near mid-thigh, cutting off lower arms and lower torso.
Colors
dark navy· shirt base#1D2243medium blue· shirt pattern lines#43446Cdark gray· buttons#1B1A2D- Overall garmentShort-sleeve button-up shirt worn open; visible front panels show a lightweight woven fabric with a dense mini-check pattern.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, loose-fit checked shirt on a model; visible back yoke, center back pleat, and straight hem.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy/loose silhouette with a straight hem falling below the waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric patternSmall-scale grid or mini-check pattern covering the entire visible shirt back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Back constructionHorizontal back yoke across the shoulders with a vertical center back pleat running down from the yoke.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a relaxed, slightly wide cut ending above the elbow on both arms.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - CollarShort, relaxed shirt collar visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface textureMatte woven fabric appearance with fine visible weave and evenly printed checks.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain white background with soft, even lighting.
- Shot compositionModel shown from the rear three-quarter angle turned slightly to the right; full torso and upper legs visible, shirt centered in frame.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or packaging.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and no strong highlights.
- Visible model detailsMale model visible from the back of the head to upper legs; right hand relaxed at side and left hand partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
navy blue· shirt main fabric#2B2D53very dark blue / near black· check lines#131324- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy/loose silhouette with a straight hem falling below the waist on the model.
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4718109 | Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4718110 | Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4718111 | Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4718113 | Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul - Corn/vanilla Yellow - Medium | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |
| 4718114 | Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul - Corn/vanilla Yellow - Large | CA$69.95CA$89.00 | Yes |