Le 31
Colourful Oxford Shirt Modern Fit
CA$19.99CA$59.00-66%
In Stock
This is a men's Oxford shirt in a modern fit, cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves. It is made from an Oxford fabric in a recycled cotton blend and features a button-down collar, left chest patch pocket, long sleeves with barrel cuffs, and a curved hem. The shirt is available in multiple colours and is suitable for casual or smart-casual wear.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Style
- modern, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Peach
Size
MEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Modern fit Oxford shirt with button-down collar and patch pocket, made from recycled cotton blend.
Fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, button-down collar, patch pocket on chest, Oxford fabric in recycled cotton blend.
- Material
- Recycled cotton blend
- Style
- modern, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Modern fit designed to hug the body
- Fitted shoulders
- Narrow sleeves
- Button-down collar
- Patch pocket on the chest
- Oxford fabric
- Recycled cotton blend
- Exclusive designed in Canada (Le 31 by Simons)
Product Insights
This modern-fit oxford shirt from Le 31 offers a roomier chest (4 cm more than slim) and, when sized up, provides a relaxed drape without shoulder pull. Its fabric is soft from first wear yet retains the crisp, sturdy hand of traditional oxford, holds its shape all day, and breathes naturally. Made from 50% recycled cotton that saves up to 14,740 L of water per kg, it is the only recycled-cotton oxford at its $19.99 sale price—a sustainable, Canadian-designed Simons exclusive that blends contemporary comfort with classic cloth integrity.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Modern fit is 4 cm roomier in chest than slim and trimmer than Uniqlo.
- Sizing up
- Sizing up one size yields a relaxed drape and prevents shoulder pull.
- Fabric feel
- Soft from first wear, yet retains the crisp, sturdy hand of traditional oxford.
- Shape retention
- Holds its shape through a full day of wear, reducing the rumpled look.
- Breathability
- Natural moisture absorption and breathability keep you comfortable.
- Environmental impact
- 50% recycled cotton saves up to 14,740 L water per kg.
- Value
- At $19.99, this is the only recycled cotton Oxford in its price tier.
- Material
- 50% recycled cotton blend saves up to 14,740L water/kg and feels soft, breathable, and shape-retentive.
- Design
- Designed in Canada as Simons' exclusive Le 31 house brand.
- Size versatility
- Le 31 runs true to size; size up for a relaxed look, size down for a fitted look.
- Sustainability
- Sub-$20 sale price for a recycled cotton shirt designed in Canada as a Simons exclusive.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Oxford Shirt Modern Fit
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to other affordable oxfords
- The use of a recycled cotton blend distinguishes this Le 31 shirt from the 100% cotton of M&S's £24 Pure Cotton Oxford and the 98% cotton/2% spandex of Old Navy's $19.99 Classic Fit Oxford, delivering an eco-conscious fabric story that rarely appears in the sub-$30 tier without a green premium.
- As a Simons house brand designed in Canada, the Colourful Oxford Shirt Modern Fit brings a local-design pedigree to the budget tier—typically the home of global fast-fashion imports—making its $19.99 CAD sale price particularly distinctive for a shirt conceived domestically rather than contracted to a generic OEM.
- Where the Uniqlo Regular Fit Oxford is characterized by wear-testers as cut on the larger end of the spectrum, Le 31's modern fit explicitly hugs the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves, meaning a budget shopper chasing a trimmer profile can get it off the rack at $19.99 CAD without sizing down and compromising sleeve length—an advantage over the roomier default in the same price class.
- Priced at $19.99 CAD, the Colourful Oxford Shirt Modern Fit undercuts one of the most recommended budget oxfords—the Uniqlo Regular Fit Oxford ($29.90 USD as of a 2025 roundup)—giving shoppers a sub-$20 option that beats the classic entry-level reference on price by a meaningful margin.
How the modern fit really fits
- Le 31’s consistent sizing means the modern fit can be sized up as a stylistic choice to achieve a relaxed, workwear-inspired drape while retaining button-down structure — a move explicitly supported by the brand’s own fit logic that sizing up gives a more relaxed feel.
- The modern fit’s shoulder seam is cut to sit exactly on the natural shoulder point — narrower than a classic fit — so someone with a athletic build or broad shoulders will feel the fabric pull across the back when leaning forward, a tension that a one-size-up alleviates without distorting the collar.
Environmental benefits of the recycled cotton
- Recycled cotton repurposes textile waste that would otherwise join the 92 million tons of fabric landfilled globally each year, so choosing this shirt directly supports waste reduction.
- Mechanical recycling shortens cotton fibers, so manufacturers blend recycled cotton with virgin fibers to maintain fabric strength; thus this Oxford shirt delivers the environmental savings of recycled content while preserving the crisp, sturdy hand of traditional oxford cloth.
- Because recyclers sort cotton waste by color before shredding, the recycled fibers retain their hue and need little to no additional dye, cutting both water pollution and chemical input in this shirt’s production.
- Using recycled cotton saves up to 14,740 liters of water per kilogram of fiber compared to virgin cotton—a reduction of roughly 99%—so even a partial recycled blend in this shirt represents a substantial drop in irrigation demand relative to a conventional Oxford shirt.
- Cotton recycling for this shirt uses mechanical shredding—no chemical solvents or extra water—so the fiber’s environmental footprint is limited to collection and reprocessing rather than farming and dyeing.
- Most recycled cotton comes from pre‑consumer garment‑factory scraps—clean, high‑quality waste that never reached a consumer—so the material in this shirt is derived from production offcuts rather than worn‑out clothing, ensuring consistent fiber quality.
Feel and performance of the recycled cotton blend
- The recycled cotton blend in this oxford shirt delivers a soft, comfortable hand that feels lived-in from the first wear—bypassing the stiff break-in period common to brand-new cotton button-downs.
- The stable woven structure of the recycled cotton oxford resists deformation and holds its shape through a full day of wear, reducing the rumpled look that can plague lightweight dress shirts by end of day.
- Recycled cotton woven fabrics retain the inherent moisture absorption and breathability of natural cotton fibers, helping the shirt actively wick perspiration and circulate air—a practical advantage in warm weather or layered settings.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve mint-green button-down Oxford shirt shown on a model from the front with button-down collar, left chest patch pocket, visible white buttons, and sleeves rolled to mid-forearm.
- SilhouetteLong-sleeve button-front shirt with a straight hemline visible tucked into pants and a relaxed modern fit on the torso
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.68 (high) - Color and fabric appearanceSolid mint-green fabric with a fine textured weave consistent with an Oxford shirt
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - CollarButton-down collar with visible collar points fastened by small buttons; collar stands open showing an inner band
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.15 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with vertically aligned round white buttons; buttonholes visible on the placket edge
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.52 (high) - Left chest pocketSingle left chest patch pocket with visible topstitching and square shape
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves shown rolled up to mid-forearm with the cuff folded once; cuff placket and button visible on the right sleeve area
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.48 · w 0.32 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible undershirtWhite crew-neck undershirt visible beneath the open top of the shirt placket
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Topstitching detailVisible single-line topstitching along pocket edges, placket, collar and shoulder seams
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background; even soft lighting with minimal shadowing; crop shows torso to above knees with model looking left.
- Model and poseMale model shown from upper thighs to head, left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed by side, head turned left
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.98 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadowing under the model
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible styling itemsBrown pants and dark brown leather belt with silver rectangular buckle visible at waist as styling elements
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.68 · w 0.50 · h 0.24 (high) - Image crop and qualityFull-color studio image, well focused and evenly exposed, slight right-side crop of sleeve ends
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
mint green· shirt body#9EC3C1white· buttons- SilhouetteLong-sleeve button-front shirt with a straight hemline visible tucked into pants and a relaxed modern fit on the torso
- 02
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve men's button shirt in a solid mint-teal color with a horizontal back yoke, a centered box pleat, curved hem, turn-down collar, and barrel cuffs with visible white buttons.
- Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with a centered vertical box pleat running down from the yoke into the shirt body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - CollarTurn-down collar seen from rear three-quarter angle, lying flat against the yoke.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.27 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve and cuff constructionLong sleeves with barrel cuffs; cuffs have visible two white buttons and a diagonal cuff placket with stitching detail.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem curves downward at the center back and rises slightly at the side seams; hem edge shows single-line topstitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearancePlain woven fabric with a smooth, matte finish consistent across the shirt; stitching lines visible along seams and yoke.
- Visible buttons colorButtons on cuffs are white or off-white and contrast with the shirt color.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.80 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.86 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the shirt from a rear three-quarter angle against a plain white background; soft even lighting with minimal shadow and cropping that includes part of dark trousers and the model's head and right hand.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter studio shot of a model standing, cropped slightly below the hips; model turned slightly to the right so part of the face is visible in profile.
- BackgroundUniform white background with soft lighting and minimal visible shadowing behind the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible garment contextDark brown trousers are visible at the lower edge of the frame and the model's right hand rests near the hem on the right side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.88 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with subtle highlights on shoulder and sleeve contours and no strong specular reflections.
Colors
mint teal· main body#9EC1BDwhite· cuff buttons- Back yoke and pleatHorizontal back yoke across the upper back with a centered vertical box pleat running down from the yoke into the shirt body.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- How does the modern fit compare to a standard slim fit in terms of chest and waist measurements for a size L?
- For size L (approximately collar 41/42), a standard modern fit typically has a chest measurement of about 120 cm, while a slim fit is around 116 cm, making the modern fit slightly roomier in the chest [1]. However, the modern fit still features fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves as described for this shirt, so it's a trim but not as tight as a true slim fit.
- Does this shirt have a tendency to shrink after washing, and if so, by how much?
- Cotton shirts generally shrink 1–3% after the first wash, which for a medium shirt could mean nearly an inch off length [1]. This shirt is a recycled cotton blend, which may reduce shrinkage slightly compared to 100% cotton, but we don't have specific data for this model. To minimize shrinkage, wash in cold water and hang dry.