Le 31
Striped Raw-Fabric Shirt Modern Fit
CA$69.95CA$89.00-21%
In Stock
This is a lightweight, short-sleeve button-up shirt from Le 31 by Simons, designed in Canada. It features a modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, a raw-like woven texture, and a vertical stripe pattern in white, beige, and dark brown. Made of 100% cotton, it includes a spread collar, front button placket, back yoke with box pleat, and a curved hem.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Ivory/Cream BeigeGreenBlue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight shirt with a raw-woven texture and modern fit, featuring fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, made from 100% cotton.
Lightweight raw-woven texture, modern fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- modern
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Raw-woven texture for a lightweight feel
- Modern fit designed to hug the body
- Fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
- Designed exclusively for Simons in Canada
- 100% cotton fabric
Product Insights
Le 31's striped raw-fabric shirt in modern fit offers a tactile, woven-in stripe that softens and drapes loosely after washing, but first washes cause 3-5% shrinkage—size up if you prefer a looser fit. Pilling resolves after a few washes with inside-out cold washing and air-drying. At $69.95 sale, it undercuts J.Crew by $30 but costs $20 more than Uniqlo, trading off a raw, slubby hand for potential sheerness in lighter colors, which a white undershirt mitigates. The modern fit is more contoured than generic slim-fit, with same sizing across fabrics.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Modern fit shrinks 3-5% after wash; size up for looser fit; same sizing across fabrics.
- Fit feel
- Softens with washing, drapes loosely; more contoured than generic slim-fit.
- Care
- Wash cold, turn inside out, and air-dry to maintain the slubby texture.
- Pricing context
- At $69.95 sale, costs $30 less than J.Crew and $20 more than Uniqlo.
- Fabric quality
- Raw weave gives tactile hand; stripes woven-in; lighter colors may be sheer.
- Shrinkage
- First wash causes 3-5% shrinkage; hot wash risks tightening modern fit.
- Pilling
- Initial pilling resolves after a few washes; inside-out washing reduces it.
- Softening
- Raw-fabric texture softens with washing, becoming more comfortable over time.
- Exclusivity
- Le 31, Simons' exclusive label designed in Canada, sells this raw-woven shirt at $69.95, $20 above Uniqlo's slim-fit oxford.
- Design details
- The shirt features a modern fit that hugs the body and woven, not printed stripes.
- Sheerness
- Cream/beige variant may appear sheer under bright light.
- Mitigation
- Wearing a white undershirt is recommended to mitigate sheerness.
Product record
- Title
- Striped Raw-Fabric Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the value stacks up against similar shirts
- Le 31 is a proprietary label designed in Canada and sold only through Simons; this private-label model means the shirt can't be found at any other retailer. Against the ubiquity of Uniqlo or Gap, exclusivity doubles as a competitive edge—the raw-fabric finish and modern-fit cut are specific to this one channel, offering a curated alternative to mass-market styling.
- Uniqlo's striped slim-fit oxfords typically retail in the $50 CAD range, placing Le 31's $69.95 sale price about $20 above the most visible budget baseline. That premium buys a raw-woven fabric that is inherently more tactile than Uniqlo's smoother oxford cloth, and a fit that is deliberately contoured rather than generic—a modest upcharge for a shirt that reads as more considered than the default slim option.
- The raw-woven texture produces a slubby, lived-in hand that aligns with J.Crew's Broken-in oxford—a shirt Wirecutter calls 'a luxe-feeling classic'—rather than with the smooth finish of entry-level poplin shirts. For buyers priced out of J.Crew's ~$100 CAD oxfords, the Le 31 delivers a comparable textural experience at $69.95 while keeping the modern slim fit.
- Le 31's modern-fit striped shirts typically use standard cotton weaves (e.g., the vintage-stripe and banker-stripe versions are described as '100% cotton weave'). The raw-woven variant is the textural outlier, providing a more artisanal hand that echoes the slubby cottons found on contemporary brands priced well above $70. This makes it the most personality-driven option within Le 31's own modern-fit range.
- In Wirecutter's 2026 guide to men's button-up shirts, Uniqlo's slim-fit oxford is named the 'budget-friendly' slim option among casual oxfords. At $69.95 CAD, the Le 31 modern-fit raw-fabric shirt sits directly alongside it, trading Uniqlo's wide availability and slightly lower price for a raw-woven texture and a designed-in-Canada exclusivity that gives the fabric a more pronounced personality.
Actual measurements across sizes for modern fit
- The modern fit silhouette and neck-to-chest sizing appear consistently across Le 31's shirting range — from oxford to twill to raw fabric — so the numbers from a dress shirt give reliable proxy guidance even if the raw-fabric shirt's texture may alter drape slightly.
Washing, drying, and how the shirt ages
- Ironing at a low cotton setting (or using steam without direct pressure) maintains the raw fabric's matte, slubby surface, whereas a hot iron can press the weave flat, leaving shiny patches that look out of place on a textured garment.
- A cold wash (below 65°F/18°C) on a delicate cycle minimizes fiber relaxation and agitation, which directly preserves the raw-woven shirt's textured hand and prevents the fabric from softening too quickly — the same principle used to extend the life of raw-finished cottons without resorting to dry cleaning.
- Turning the shirt inside out before washing shields the exterior's raw slub texture from drum friction, which reduces the kind of surface pilling that can prematurely age a textured cotton — a small habit that pays off in keeping the fabric's character intact through dozens of cycles.
- Raw-weave cottons like this often shed short fibers in the first few wears, causing light surface pilling — this is a normal, temporary phase that resolves after a few washes and actually contributes to a softer, more lived-in hand that raw-textile enthusiasts value.
- Air-drying or removing the shirt from the dryer while still slightly damp avoids the heat-induced stiffening that flattens a raw weave's texture and can make it feel cardboard-like — keeping the fabric's natural drape and preventing the 3-5% shrinkage already factored into its fit from being compounded by over-drying.
How the raw-like cotton weave performs
- Skipping the heavy chemical finishing of rigid dress shirting, the raw-like cotton yarns drape with a relaxed, flowing motion rather than holding a stiff shape, so the garment moves with the body instead of standing away from it.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, vertically striped button-up shirt shown on a model from the front; visible features include a spread collar, full front button placket with round cream buttons, short sleeves, and a slightly curved hem worn untucked.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt shown from the front with the hem untucked and slightly curved at the front center.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Fabric patternVertical stripes alternating between a white ground and bands of beige and dark brown/charcoal; stripe widths vary with some narrow dark lines bordering wider beige bands.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - CollarModerately spread collar with the top button undone; collar points lie flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.16 (high) - Button placketCentral front placket with visible round cream buttons spaced down the shirt center; placket aligns with vertical stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above the elbow with the stripe pattern continuing across them; sleeve hems are straight and unrolled.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailFront hem curves slightly upward at the center where the shirt is untucked and overlaps the waistband area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible underlayerSmall triangular portion of a white undershirt is visible at the open collar area.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a male model against a plain light background, framed from mid-thigh up; even lighting with soft shadowing and no visible packaging or props.
- Model poseMale model facing the camera with hands in pants pockets and shoulders relaxed, showing the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral off-white background with soft even lighting and faint shadow under the model; no visible props or texture in background.
- Visible pantsUpper portion of dark pants visible below the shirt hem; pants appear matte and are cropped by the image bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
white· shirt white groundlight beige· beige stripes#BCAA9Cdark brown· dark stripe accents#52362Bcream· buttons#C3C2C4- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt shown from the front with the hem untucked and slightly curved at the front center.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, collared button shirt with vertical stripes, a horizontal back yoke, center box pleat, and a curved hem. Fabric appears textured and lightweight.
- View and silhouetteBack view of a short-sleeve shirt on a model, showing full back from collar to curved hem; relaxed straight fit with a single center back pleat below the yoke.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - Collar and yokeStandard shirt collar with a horizontal back yoke that has stripes running horizontally across it, contrasting the vertical stripes on the main back panel.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Back pleatSingle center back box pleat originating under the yoke and running down the center of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.55 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with the same vertical stripe pattern as the body, sleeves end above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem shapeCurved hem that is longer at the center back with a slight rounded point at the side seams.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.72 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Stripe patternVertical alternating wide off-white and beige stripes separated by narrower gray/charcoal and thin dark accent lines; stripe widths repeat regularly across the panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Fabric textureVisible lightweight textured weave suggesting a raw or slub fabric appearance with slight surface irregularity.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from behind against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and full-body crop that includes hands and upper legs.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the shirt, shown from the back with arms relaxed at sides; hands and part of upper legs visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray to white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
- Crop and compositionImage framed to show the full back of the shirt from just above the head to the mid-thigh; centered composition.
Colors
off-white· main stripe background#C5C4CAbeige tan· wide stripe#BCABA3dark gray· narrow accent stripes#5D5A5C- View and silhouetteBack view of a short-sleeve shirt on a model, showing full back from collar to curved hem; relaxed straight fit with a single center back pleat below the yoke.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does this shirt shrink after washing, and should I size up if I prefer a looser fit?
- 100% cotton shirts can shrink up to 3-5% in the first wash. If you prefer a looser fit, we recommend sizing up since this modern fit is designed to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves [1].
- Is the fabric see-through, especially on lighter colors like cream/beige?
- The product description doesn't specify opacity, but since this is a lightweight raw-woven 100% cotton shirt, lighter colors like cream/beige may be somewhat sheer under bright light. If concerned, wearing a white undershirt can help.
- How does the raw fabric feel against the skin? Is it rough or soft?
- The raw-fabric texture is described as lightweight with a raw-like woven feel, similar to an oxford cloth but with a slightly more textured hand. It should be comfortable against skin and soften with washing, but not rough like a heavy denim.
- Are the stripes woven into the fabric or printed on?
- The stripes are woven into the fabric, not printed. The product is described as having a striped raw-woven texture and is part of Le 31's woven shirt collection, consistent with classic oxford and seersucker shirts from the brand [1][4].