
Vivienne Westwood
Krall Striped Oxford Shirt
The Krall Striped Oxford Shirt by Vivienne Westwood is a classic-fit shirt made from lightly structured 100% cotton Oxford fabric. It features a signature two-button Krall collar, full button-front closure, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a slightly rounded hem, along with an orb logo in multicoloured embroidery on the chest. Based on an archival model, this shirt is suitable for both daily wear and more formal occasions, and it is made in Turkey.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A classic Oxford shirt with a contemporary twist, featuring a signature two-button collar and multicoloured orb embroidery, crafted from lightly structured cotton.
Lightly structured 100% cotton Oxford fabric, classic fit, signature Krall collar with two buttons, orb logo embroidery in multicoloured thread, full button-front closure, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, slightly rounded hem, made in Turkey.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, heritage
- Occasion
- work, business-casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Lightly structured 100% cotton Oxford fabric
- Classic fit
- Signature Krall collar with two buttons
- Orb logo in multicoloured embroidery on the chest
- Full button-front closure
- Long sleeves with buttoned cuffs
- Slightly rounded hem
- Made in Turkey
- Based on an archival model
- New seasonal take on the Krall shirt
Product Insights
The Krall Striped Oxford Shirt from Vivienne Westwood is a reissued classic anchored by the brand's 1986 orb logo—a fusion of the Sovereign's Orb and Saturn rings—embroidered in multicolored thread that echoes the 1988 Time Machine collection and approved by Harris Tweed. A two-button collar, unchanged from a 1990s Italian original, serves as a quiet house code, while the midweight 100% cotton Oxford fabric with a lightly structured basketweave holds its shape untucked or layers easily under a jacket, softening over time. The shirt's enduring appeal spans subcultural styling and anime crossover, typically styled with black dress pants or plaid skirts, platform heels, and gold jewelry.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- Orb logo debuted in 1986, combining the Crown Jewels' Sovereign's Orb with a Saturn ring.
- Heraldic symbols
- The orb's embroidery includes the thistle, leek, shamrock, chain, crown, and Sovereign's Orb.
- Embroidery colors
- The multicolored thread echoes the Deep Sky galaxy prints from the 1988 Time Machine collection.
- Harris Tweed approval
- The orb's similarity to the Harris Tweed logo was approved by the mill after Westwood revived their fabric.
- Heritage
- Reissued from a 1990s Italian-made original, distinguished by a two-button collar unchanged from the men's archive.
- Orb logo
- The multicolour orb embroidery derives from Westwood's 1986 logo, combining the sovereign orb with Saturn rings and heraldic emblems.
- Sizing
- Size SMALL to X-LARGE corresponds to Italian numeric sizes 44-56; size 48 equals a standard medium.
- House code
- Two-button collar is a quiet Westwood house code revived from the 1990s.
- Fit
- Two-Button Krall fits true to size in the classic fit across all sizes.
- Fabric feel
- 100% cotton Oxford with a midweight basketweave that breathes and has a matte finish.
- Drape
- Holds shape untucked and softens with wear to a relaxed drape.
- Fabric weight
- Midweight oxford fabric works alone in mild weather or under a jacket.
- Collar and weave
- The two-button collar and lightly structured Oxford weave anchor the shirt in classic tailoring.
- Seasonal reissue
- Krall shirt is a house staple, reimagined each season in new fabrics.
- Signature details
- Two-button collar and orb logo are unchanged from the 1990s original.
- Enduring appeal
- Described as a classic by buyers; has ongoing cultural relevance.
- Styling formula
- Buyers style it with black dress pants or plaid skirts, platform heels, and gold jewelry.
- Fabric structure
- Lightly structured Oxford fabric holds its shape untucked and layers well.
- Design details
- Two-button collar and orb embroidery are signature Westwood elements.
- Anime crossover
- Reddit users link the shirt to the anime Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.
- Orb symbolism
- Orb logo merges tradition and futurism, echoing the 1988 Deep Sky galaxy print.
- Subcultural styling
- Punk styling and a two-button collar signal subcultural belonging.
Product record
- Title
- Krall Striped Oxford Shirt
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve striped button-up oxford shirt with vertical mauve and white stripes, button-down collar, amber front buttons, an embroidered multicolor orb logo on the left chest, and sleeves rolled to mid-forearm.
- Striped patternVertical evenly spaced mauve and white stripes cover the visible shirt front and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high) - Collar styleButton-down collar with both collar points visible and collar worn partially open.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Front buttonsFour visible round amber/tan buttons down the shirt placket, with the top button area left undone.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.56 (high) - Chest logoSmall embroidered multicolor orb logo located on the left chest area of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.20 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve stylingLong sleeves rolled up to about mid-forearm with visible cuff inner stripe alignment matching the shirt pattern.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric textureWoven oxford-like fabric visible with fine basket weave texture and matte finish.
Other
Image shows a cropped model torso against a plain light gray background with soft studio lighting; a silver necklace is worn over the shirt and faded blue jeans are visible at the waist.
- Model crop and poseCropped image showing model from upper chest to waist; model left arm is behind and right arm is partially visible at the side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - NecklaceThin silver chain necklace with a small pendant draped over the open shirt placket.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Jeans visibleFaded blue denim pants visible from the waistline with a button and belt loops at the top of the frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
pale mauve· mauve stripes#CAABB5white· white stripesamber tan· front buttons#D2A583multicolor (blue gold red)· embroidered chest logo- Striped patternVertical evenly spaced mauve and white stripes cover the visible shirt front and sleeves.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a vertically striped long-sleeve shirt showing a button-down collar, amber buttons on a central placket, textured oxford weave fabric, and a small embroidered multicolor orb logo on the chest.
- Collar styleRounded button-down collar with visible collar points fastened by two small amber buttons on the collar band.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.09 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Central placket and buttonsSingle central placket with a vertical row of round amber buttons with visible four-hole stitching; one button sits on the collar band above the top of the placket.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric textureOxford-weave texture apparent in close-up with a slightly nubby, woven appearance across both stripe colors.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (medium) - Stripe patternVertical alternating wide white and narrower muted mauve stripes running continuously across the front and collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.88 · h 0.70 (high) - Chest embroiderySmall embroidered multicolor orb-style emblem located on the left chest area of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.60 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up shot of a model wearing the shirt; neutral white background and soft lighting with minimal shadows. Framing shows lower face, neck, shoulders, and upper torso cropped at mid-chest. Image is high resolution and well lit.
- Shot compositionClose-framed studio portrait including model jaw, neck, and upper torso; shirt centered in frame and cropped at mid-chest.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral white background with even, soft lighting and minimal shadows on the subject.
- Visible model featuresLower half of the model's face visible, including mouth, chin, jawline, part of nose, and hair around the ears; no identifying text present.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
muted mauve· vertical stripes (mauve)#B3939Dwhite· vertical stripes (white)amber· buttons#B98B65multicolor embroidery· embroidered orb logo- Collar styleRounded button-down collar with visible collar points fastened by two small amber buttons on the collar band.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve button-down shirt with vertical pink and white stripes, visible back yoke and collar, and single-button barrel cuffs with visible buttons on the right cuff.
- Overall silhouetteBack of a long-sleeve shirt shown on a model, hem is slightly curved and falls below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high) - Stripe patternEvenly spaced vertical stripes across the back and sleeves alternating white and pale pink; stripes on the back yoke run horizontally.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Back yoke constructionHorizontal yoke panel across the upper back with a seam where it meets the vertical-striped lower back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar detailClassic turned collar visible from the rear, covered by horizontal stripes matching the yoke.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeves with single-button barrel cuffs; cuff on the right side of the image is visible with two small buttons in a vertical arrangement.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Buttons on cuffTwo small round buttons on the visible cuff, tonal brownish color and sewn on the cuff placket.
2 regions
x 0.87 · y 0.82 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high); x 0.87 · y 0.74 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and slight natural creasing along the sleeves and lower back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high)
Other
Model wearing the shirt photographed against a plain light background; image shows upper body cropped at neck and waist with even studio lighting and soft shadow on the left side.
- Model and cropImage shows a model from rear with part of the neck and side of face visible at the top; waist and top of jeans visible at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with even diffuse lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image qualityHigh resolution photograph, colors and stripe detail are sharp and clearly visible.
Colors
pale pink· stripe#CAACB5white· background stripemedium brown· cuff buttons- Overall silhouetteBack of a long-sleeve shirt shown on a model, hem is slightly curved and falls below the waistline.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/viviennewestwoodReddit users admire the Krall shirt's distinctive heart cutout and classic design, sharing diverse styling ideas and expressing overall positivity.
Both threads showcase enthusiasm for the shirt, with comments praising its design and offering numerous outfit pairings without any criticism.
Themes
Use Cases
- Fashion statement piece for diverse aesthetics
- Everyday classic wear
Source Threads
Styling advice and heart cutout description
Theres a lot you can wear this with since its basically just a tailored button up with a heart cutout. I would put on a pair of black wool dress pants that flair out a bit, maybe a gathered black or plaid skirt, a pair of platform or ankle boot heels, add in some gold jewelry, and finish with a black patent bag with gold accents https://preview.redd.it/1czmfa1nmf6g1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bdaa544f8042a909e07687f88fdbe1fc468f6b21 The skirts and pant in this collage are Westwood, but you could of course find similar bottoms
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Praise for Krall shirt design
Fabulous! Classic design
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