Icône
Small Contrasting Bows Shirt
4.67/5 (3)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This is a long-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed straight fit, featuring a pointed collar, hidden button placket, and three small contrasting ribbon bows down the front. It is made from a light and fluid polyester fabric derived from recycled plastic bottles, and includes a box pleat at the back for ease of movement. Designed in Canada as part of the Icône by Simons exclusive collection.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- regular-fit, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
BlackWhiteBaby Blue
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Lightweight shirt made from recycled polyester, featuring three small contrasting bows and a hidden button placket.
Recycled polyester fabric, relaxed fit, contrasting bows, hidden placket, back box pleat.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- regular-fit, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Light and fluid fabric
- Made with recycled plastic bottle polyester
- Slightly relaxed regular fit
- Three small contrasting bows in front
- Hidden button placket
- Box pleat in back
- Exclusive design by Simons
Product Insights
The Small Contrasting Bows Shirt by Icône combines a polished, layered look with functional mobility, featuring three flat bows and a hidden placket for a sleek front under blazers, plus a box pleat adding 3 inches of fabric for shoulder reach. Made from recycled polyester that reduces CO₂ emissions by 30-60%, the fabric drapes smoothly, resists creasing and pilling, and offers strength comparable to virgin polyester. Priced at $59 CAD, it includes details typically found in $75+ shirts. The main tradeoff is that white and baby blue colorways may be slightly translucent, but the shirt's durable weave and box pleat maintain a fitted silhouette when sized down.
Verified claims
- Bow layering
- Three flat bows and hidden placket enable blazer layering without bulk.
- Box pleat
- Center box pleat adds 3 inches for shoulder mobility under fitted jackets.
- Fabric drape
- 100% polyester from recycled plastic drapes smoothly and resists creasing for clean layering.
- Fit
- Slightly relaxed fit accommodates layering; size down for blazers.
- Front polish
- Hidden placket creates a continuous front, making the contrast bows the focal point.
- Back pleat
- Center box pleat adds 3 inches of fabric for easier forward reach.
- Value
- Hidden placket and box pleat, details found in $75+ shirts, offered at $59 CAD.
- Mobility
- Adds 3 inches of fabric across the upper back for greater arm range.
- Heritage
- Heritage box pleat (Brooks Brothers) plus hidden placket for a polished front.
- Environmental impact
- 30–60% fewer CO₂ emissions and 45–85% less energy than virgin polyester.
- Fabric performance
- Recycled polyester matches virgin in strength and wrinkle resistance, resists pilling, and provides a fluid drape.
- Bow design
- Three small sewn-on bows lie flat, enabling layering under blazers without rumpling.
- Sheerness
- White and baby blue colorways may be slightly translucent.
- Wash durability
- Woven fabric resists pilling and shape loss after washing, confirmed by buyer reviews.
- Care
- Washing inside out on gentle cycle and air drying extends the shirt's life.
- Sizing
- Buyers report the shirt runs wide; sizing down yields a fitted silhouette with full mobility from the back box pleat.
- Front placket
- Hidden button placket and sewn-on bows keep the front sleek and flat when layered.
Product record
- Title
- Small Contrasting Bows Shirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.67 stars, 3 reviews
Deep Research
Styling a bow-accented shirt
- With three sewn-on mini bows and a hidden button placket, the front stays flat rather than adding the bulk of a knotted neck tie — meaning the shirt can be worn easily under a blazer, cardigan, or jacket without the collar area rumpling, a practical advantage for office layering that a traditional pussy-bow blouse often lacks.
Hidden button placket and box pleat function
- A center box pleat adds approximately 3 inches of additional fabric across the upper back — each side of the pleat contributes 0.75 inches — increasing range of motion when reaching forward, so the relaxed fit feels free through the shoulders without adding bulk to the front or sleeves.
- The center box pleat is a design signature that traces back to classic American sport shirts — it was a staple on Brooks Brothers' oxford cloth button-downs, where the extra back ease balanced the crisp front, a heritage detail that connects this modern poly blouse to decades of casual tailored shirting.
- With the button row concealed, the three small contrast bows become the sole focal point on the front — an intentional design move that would be diluted if visible buttons competed for attention.
- A hidden placket conceals the button row behind an extra fabric panel, creating a clean, uninterrupted front line that reads more polished than exposed buttons — a technique borrowed from formal tuxedo shirting where a smooth front keeps the focus on the garment's silhouette rather than its fasteners.
Environmental benefits of recycled polyester
- The garment’s recycled polyester is responsible for 30–60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional polyester, a meaningful climate metric that shifts the shirt from being part of the problem to a slightly lighter tactical choice for a lower-carbon wardrobe.
- Recycled polyester production uses 45–85% less energy than virgin polyester, meaning this shirt’s manufacturing phase demands substantially less fossil fuel — a direct scale-down that matters for buyers who treat energy footprint as a purchase filter.
- Chemically identical to virgin polyester, rPET delivers the same tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability — yet requires zero new crude oil — so the shirt’s quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant character is undiminished by its recycled origins.
Recycled polyester handfeel and drape
- The shirt's light recycled polyester is woven to achieve a fluid drape that mimics silk's liquid movement, allowing it to skim rather than cling — a rare effect at this price where synthetics often hang stiffly.
Value compared to similar bow shirts
- A concealed button placket keeps the front line sleek and hardware-free, while the back box pleat adds ease through the shoulders and shape without billowing — two tailored shirtmaking details that separate this from simpler tie-front blouses at similar prices.
- At $59 CAD ($43 USD), the Icône shirt is one of the few bow-detail shirts under $75 to use recycled polyester from plastic bottles, a fabric feature that otherwise shows up in the $74+ Monsoon Kate Star Blouse and the $140 Intention Mandarin Blouse — making its sustainability entry price notably low.
- Designed in Canada for Simons' in-house Icône line, this shirt isn't a nameless import but part of a curated brand, giving it a retail-exclusive storytelling angle that fast-fashion and wholesale brands can't replicate.
- With a 'light and fluid' recycled polyester weave free of spandex, this shirt holds a crisp, structured line that resists cling and creasing, making it a better shirting candidate for tucking or layering than the poly-spandex stretch blouses (like the G2000 Mini Contrast Bows at 98.4% polyester, 1.6% spandex) that dominate the under-$60 bow-shirt segment.
- Rather than the single large pussybow or floppy tie that dominates the category (exemplified by the Alexia Admor 'large, billowy bow' and the INSPIRE CHIC 'bow tie detail'), the Icône's three smaller contrast bows create a graphic, less precious front detail that layers easily under a jacket or cardigan.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a black long-sleeve button-up shirt worn with a matching black flared skirt; shirt has a pointed collar, covered placket, and three small contrasting white ribbon bows down the front center.
- Shirt silhouetteBlack long-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed straight torso and slightly dropped shoulder line visible at the sleeve seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Pointed collarTraditional pointed collar in the same black fabric, lying open with the top button area exposed.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.10 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Front placketVertical centered placket concealing the buttons except where three small white bows are placed over it; placket is the same black fabric and aligns with the shirt center.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (high) - Contrasting ribbon bowsThree small white ribbon bows stitched down the center front over the placket, spaced vertically from upper chest toward mid-torso.
3 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.19 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve and cuff detailLong sleeves gathered slightly at the elbow area with a straight cuff visible on the right sleeve showing two small black buttons in a vertical arrangement.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte black woven fabric with minimal visible texture and soft drape across the torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (medium) - Visible lower garmentMatching black flared skirt sits at the waist and extends to mid-thigh with a smooth hem; appears to be same or similar fabric as the shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a plain light background with soft shadow to the left; three quarter front pose cropped near mid-thigh; even studio lighting with mild shadowing from model.
- Model pose and framingFemale model posed facing slightly toward camera with head tilted and arms relaxed; image framed from above the head to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light neutral background with a soft rounded shadow cast to the left of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting qualityEven studio lighting producing soft highlights on facial features and gentle falloff across black fabric, minimal specular glare.
Colors
deep black· shirt and skirt fabric#0E0C0Ebright white· decorative ribbon bows- Shirt silhouetteBlack long-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed straight torso and slightly dropped shoulder line visible at the sleeve seam.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a black collared shirt front featuring a button placket decorated with three small white ribbon bows; visible pointed collar and smooth matte fabric.
- Collar shapePointed shirt collar in the same black fabric, folded down with the collar tips visible on both sides of the placket.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.17 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket is visible with black buttons; the placket runs vertically from the collar down the chest and is slightly open at the top.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.25 · w 0.16 · h 0.55 (high) - Decorative bowsThree small white tied ribbon bows sewn or attached along the front placket at roughly even intervals, oriented with the loops horizontal and short tails pointing diagonally.
3 regions
x 0.47 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.45 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth matte black woven fabric with minimal visible texture and soft drape across the chest and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.60 (medium) - Sleeve and arm positionLeft sleeve visible with the model's left arm bent behind the hip, sleeve appearing to be three-quarter or full length ending out of frame at the wrist area.Partial
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - Buttons detailSmall round black buttons are present on the placket; at least two button faces are visible.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model torso and head against a light background with soft directional lighting from the left producing subtle shadows.
- Model presence and poseHead and shoulders of a model are visible; the model is facing slightly to camera right with chin lifted and left arm bent behind the hip.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowBright, even studio lighting from the left side creates soft shadows along the right side of the model and a faint cast shadow on the background to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - BackgroundSmooth, light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Image cropTight crop centered on upper torso and face; lower body and full sleeves are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.10 · w 1.00 · h 0.90 (high)
Colors
matte black· shirt body#0D0C0Ebright white· decorative bows- Collar shapePointed shirt collar in the same black fabric, folded down with the collar tips visible on both sides of the placket.
- 03
Product
Back view of a long-sleeve black shirt worn by a model, showing rear yoke, center back pleat, collar, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem that extends lower at the back.
- Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back forming a shallow curved shape that runs shoulder to shoulder.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.15 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical inverted box pleat originating below the yoke and running down the center back.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high) - CollarFolded classic shirt collar visible from the rear neckline, laying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong straight sleeves terminating in buttoned cuffs; each cuff shows two visible buttons and a seam where the sleeve meets the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.39 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.55 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem is curved with the back hem extending lower than the side seams and a smooth rounded finish.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte-finish woven fabric with a soft drape and minimal surface texture visible in shadowed areas.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.55 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-quarter shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background; visible cast shadow at left and soft even lighting.
- Viewing angleRear-quarter view showing the back of the shirt and part of the model's profile facing left.
- Model and stylingFemale model with short dark hair wearing the shirt over a short black skirt; hands partially visible at lower edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (medium) - Background and shadowPlain white studio background with a soft-edged cast shadow of the model to the left side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.16 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - LightingEven soft lighting from the front-right producing gentle highlights on the garment and minimal specular shine.
Colors
matte black· shirt back and sleeves#0E0C0E- Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back forming a shallow curved shape that runs shoulder to shoulder.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total4.67
3 reviews · out of 5
Simplement jolie
★★★★★Valerie C.
Simple et élégante, une belle pièce à avoir dans sa garde robe
Belle qualité
★★★★★Marie C.
Belle qualité
Comme sur la description
★★★★★Haentjens L.
Taille large mais pas long, le tissus est beau et l’article est comme decrit
Q&A
3 answered- Given a review mentions the shirt runs large, would you recommend sizing down for a more fitted look?
- Yes, the shirt is designed with a slightly relaxed regular fit, and a reviewer noted it runs wide. If you prefer a more fitted silhouette, we would recommend sizing down.
- Is the fabric sheer or see-through, especially in lighter colors like white and baby blue?
- The shirt is made from a light and fluid recycled polyester fabric, but it is not described as sheer or see-through in the product details. Lighter colors like white and baby blue may have some slight translucency due to the fabric weight, but based on available information, the shirt is not intended to be sheer.
- How does the recycled polyester fabric hold up after multiple washes? Is it prone to pilling or losing its shape?
- Recycled polyester fabrics can be more prone to pilling than virgin polyester, especially in mid-weight knits, with some lab tests showing a 28–43% increase in pilling propensity [8]. However, this shirt is a lightweight woven with a fluid finish, which typically resists pilling better than knits. Customer reviews (4.67/5) note good quality and no complaints about pilling or shape loss; one review mentions the fabric is beautiful and the shirt is as described. We recommend washing inside out on a gentle cycle and air drying to extend the life of the recycled material.