JW Anderson
Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt
JW Anderson's Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt is a raw denim outerwear piece with a cropped, A-line silhouette that flares from the shoulders to a hip-length hem. It is made from 100% cotton denim in Japan, featuring yellow topstitching, a point collar, front fastener placket, chest patch pocket, button cuffs, and a back pleat, with a leather logo patch at the waist. This overshirt functions as a structured, utilitarian-style layer for casual wear.
- Color
- Indigo Denim
- Material
- 100% Cotton Denim
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- utilitarian, modern, tailored, cropped, flared
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Cropped and flared denim overshirt with an architectural trapezoid silhouette, featuring yellow topstitching and a leather logo insert.
Raw denim construction, cropped trapezoid fit, button front, point collar, patch pocket with stud details, pleated back, and leather logo patch at waist.
- Color
- Indigo Denim · blue
- Material
- 100% Cotton Denim
- Style
- utilitarian, modern, tailored, cropped, flared
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Raw denim construction
- Cropped trapezoid silhouette
- Yellow topstitching detail
- Pant-style buttons
- Studded patch pocket
- Leather logo insert at waist
- Pleated back construction
- Large logo patch at back
- Point collar
- Button cuffs
- Made in Japan
Product Insights
JW Anderson's Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt is an architectural garment where raw Japanese shuttle-loom denim's stiffness and back pleats maintain an exaggerated trapeze flare, promising a bold silhouette that transforms as the untreated denim molds and develops unique fades over weeks of wear, but demands careful cold-soak and line-dry maintenance to protect the fading and leather patch, justifying its price as 100% raw Japanese denim with full production in Japan.
Verified claims
- Silhouette
- Raw denim's stiffness and back pleats maintain the trapezoid shape during movement and break-in.
- Break-in
- Untreated Japanese shuttle-loom denim molds to the body and develops unique fades over weeks of wear.
- Care
- Cold-tub soak and line dry to protect developing fades and the leather patch; avoid machine wash and dryer.
- Denim
- 100% raw Japanese cotton denim woven on traditional shuttle looms
- Value
- 100% cotton raw Japanese denim and full Japanese production give it a purer material story than both in-house blended denim styles and external blended designer denim overshirts.
- Design
- Deliberately exaggerates the trapeze flare into a bold architectural statement.
- Fit
- The overshirt is cut with a cropped, flared trapezoid silhouette rather than a traditional straight denim jacket shape.
Product record
- Title
- Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 1025 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt: Choose this if you want a statement denim layer with an architectural silhouette: the retailer describes it as a cropped, boldly flared trapezoid shape in raw indigo denim, with yellow topstitching, pant-style buttons, a studded chest patch pocket, back pleats, and leather logo details. It is listed as 100% cotton and made in Japan, offered in sizes SMALL, MEDIUM, and LARGE in the Indigo/Dark Blue colorway only. Note that one separate source listing gives the main fabric as 89% cotton and 11% polyester, so verify composition if that matters to you.[1,2] | Checkered Seersucker Jacket: Choose this if you want a casual yet sophisticated, androgynous-chic layer in a timeless checkered pattern of forest green and deep blue on 100% seersucker cotton, which the retailer describes as versatile with an urban touch. It offers a slightly loose, boxy cropped fit ending near the waist, a stand collar, full-length exposed metal zipper, elastic edging at the hem, button cuffs, and a large logo patch at the back. Note that machine washing at 30 degrees is the listed care instruction, and the statement plaid runs across the back and sleeves, so it reads as a bold pattern piece.[3,4,5,6,7] | Short, Flared, Coated-Canvas Coat: Choose this if you want a cropped, flared take on the utility coat for cool-season wear, made in Italy from 100% waxed cotton with a canvas-lined body, corduroy stand collar, calf suede and leather details, snap-front closure, and buttoned flap pockets. It suits those who like visible topstitching and a boxy, above-the-hip silhouette. Note it is listed only in sizes 6 and 8 in the Khaki/Sage/Olive colorway, so availability by size may affect the decision.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Cropped trapezoid-shaped indigo denim overshirt with a wide, boxy body, long sleeves, a pointed collar, visible contrast topstitching, a single chest patch pocket, and two visible metal snap fasteners on the front.
- SilhouetteCropped trapezoid/boxy body that flares outward from the shoulders to a wide hem, ending above the hip line on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.66 · h 0.48 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeve on the visible arm with a straight cuff and single line of contrast topstitching near the cuff edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.29 · h 0.56 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with a visible centre seam and topstitching along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest pocketSingle rectangular patch pocket on the visible front panel with contrast topstitching outlining the pocket.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.17 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Front fastenersTwo circular metal snap fasteners visible on the front placket near the pocket area.
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.18 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.25 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Denim textureVisible denim weave and subtle vertical shading consistent with raw or indigo denim on the entire visible shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.66 · h 0.60 (medium) - Hem topstitchingSingle line of contrast topstitching runs along the lower hem of the shirt, visible on the front-facing hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.48 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a partial side view of a model wearing the overshirt against a plain light background; a brown suede tote and white pants are visible as props.
- Shot compositionCropped side/three-quarter view of a standing model, framed from the upper thigh to above the head, with the model facing right.
- BackgroundEven, light neutral studio background with no visible texture or scene elements.
- Prop handbagBrown suede tote with dark leather handles carried in the model's left hand, visible in the lower-left corner.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.73 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high) - Model visible partsModel's left hand, part of the neck and chin, and a section of blonde hair are visible; face is mostly out of frame.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with gentle shadows under the hem and sleeve edges, minimal specular highlights.
Colors
indigo denim· denim body#2D2D39warm golden tan· topstitching#B4B2ACcool silver· snap fasteners- SilhouetteCropped trapezoid/boxy body that flares outward from the shoulders to a wide hem, ending above the hip line on the visible side.
- 02
Product
Cropped trapezoid-shaped dark indigo denim overshirt with pointed collar, front button placket, single chest patch pocket, long sleeves and visible tan topstitching.
- SilhouetteCropped, trapezoid A-line body that flares outward from the shoulders to a short hem that sits above the waist.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with visible topstitching, laying flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketCenter front placket with four visible metal buttons running down the chest; buttons are circular and reflective.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.42 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest with visible diagonal topstitching and a small metal rivet at the upper outer corner.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.22 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with visible seam at the shoulder and wide cuffs with topstitching; right sleeve extends down to model's hand.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.50 (medium) - Denim texture and finishDark indigo denim with visible woven texture and a slightly lustrous finish in studio light.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - TopstitchingContrasting tan topstitching visible along collar, pocket, shoulders, cuffs and hem.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.04 · w 0.72 · h 0.64 (high) - Hem detailShort straight hem with double rows of topstitching; hem is uninterrupted and sits above waistband of pants.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Partial interior tabSmall rectangular brown leather tab peeks out beneath the hem at center front interior.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.63 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio fashion shot cropped mid-thigh showing model wearing the garment; plain light background and soft studio lighting create minimal shadows; white pants are worn by model and a hand is visible at lower left.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal studio crop from model's upper chest to hips with garment centered in frame.
- BackgroundEven, neutral light gray to white studio background with no visible props.
- Model hand and pantsModel's left hand rests near hip over white pants with visible pocket and rivet; pants occupy lower portion of frame and are not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting that produces mild shadows under the hem and at the sleeve folds.
Colors
dark indigo· main fabrictan stitching· topstitchingbrushed silver· buttons and rivet- SilhouetteCropped, trapezoid A-line body that flares outward from the shoulders to a short hem that sits above the waist.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a cropped indigo denim overshirt worn by a model, showing back yoke, central pleat, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a small rectangular leather label at the upper center back.
- Back silhouetteCropped trapezoid-shaped denim overshirt with a straight lower hem that sits above the model's hips and flares slightly outward from the yoke.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical pleat runs down from the center of the yoke to the hem, creating a folded central panel.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.44 (high) - Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back with angled seam lines meeting near the sleeve heads.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves in matching denim with visible outer seam stitching and buttoned barrel cuffs; cuffs show metal snap or button hardware.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high) - Contrast topstitchingVisible lighter-colored stitching along seams and hem creating contrast against the indigo fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Rectangular label patchSmall dark brown rectangular patch centered on the upper back near the collar.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.05 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high) - Label text“JW ANDERSON”Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing model from rear against a plain light background; model wears white pants and carries a brown suede tote at the right edge; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped at head and mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter framed studio shot centered on the upper body and hips, cropped at the model's chin and mid-thigh.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background without visible texture or props behind the model.
- Visible prop bagBrown suede tote with dark leather handles visible at the lower right edge of the frame, partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high) - Model clothing not productOff-white wide-leg pants visible below the cropped hem of the overshirt; pants have back patch pockets.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadowing under the hem and at sleeve folds, minimal specular highlights.
Colors
dark indigo· denim bodydark brown· label patch#323235tan stitching· topstitching#CCCAC4- Back silhouetteCropped trapezoid-shaped denim overshirt with a straight lower hem that sits above the model's hips and flares slightly outward from the yoke.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4688427 | Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - Small | CA$1,025.00 | Yes |
| 4688428 | Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - Medium | CA$1,025.00 | Yes |
| 4688429 | Trapezoid Indigo Denim Overshirt - Indigo/dark Blue - Large | CA$1,025.00 | Yes |