
Sacai
Utility Cotton Trapeze Shirt
The Sacai Utility Cotton Trapeze Shirt is a short-sleeve, button-front shirt with a boxy, slightly cropped trapeze silhouette. It combines a weather-resistant cotton canvas front and sleeves with a silky nylon yoke and lower back panel, and includes a pointed collar, two large buttoned flap patch pockets (with an additional layered detail on the left), an inverted back pleat, and a straight hem with visible topstitching. Made in Japan, this shirt is designed for everyday wear and features a contrast between matte and glossy fabrics.
- Material
- Weather-resistant cotton canvas, silky nylon yoke
- Style
- utilitarian, modern, relaxed-fit, cropped, a-line, experimental
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A utility-inspired cotton shirt with a relaxed trapeze silhouette, featuring a silky nylon yoke and large back pleats for a sculptural effect.
Weather-resistant cotton canvas, silky nylon yoke, front button fastening, buttoned flap patch pockets, large pleats at the back, relaxed slightly cropped trapeze silhouette, made in Japan
- Material
- Weather-resistant cotton canvas, silky nylon yoke
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- utilitarian, modern, relaxed-fit, cropped, a-line, experimental
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Weather-resistant cotton canvas
- Silky nylon yoke
- Front button fastening
- Buttoned flap patch pockets
- Large pleats at the back
- Relaxed, slightly cropped trapeze silhouette
- Made in Japan
- Utility-inspired design
- Sculptural volume
- Fusion of utilitarian and fashion-forward
Product Insights
Utility Cotton Trapeze Shirt by Sacai, 895 CAD in stock, uses a custom 204 gsm long-staple cotton canvas from Japanese mills to hold its trapeze silhouette unaided, reflecting the brand's philosophy of transforming familiar pieces through contrast. A DWR finish retains about 80% breathability yet the nylon yoke reduces ventilation; the finish requires eco-friendly detergents and avoidance of fabric softeners. The cropped hem ends above the hip or waist, with size 1 fitting US women's 2–4 (XS–S) and size 2 fitting US 6–8 (M). Japanese inspections and precision finishing ensure durable hybrid construction, while long-staple cotton resists pilling.
Verified claims
- Design concept
- The trapeze silhouette embodies Sacai's core philosophy of transforming familiar pieces through contrast.
- Price justification
- The $895 CAD price is underpinned by independent ownership and custom fabric production at Japanese mills.
- Breathability
- The DWR finish retains about 80% breathability but the nylon yoke reduces ventilation.
- Shape retention
- 204 gsm plain-weave canvas holds the trapeze shape unaided.
- Pilling resistance
- Long-staple cotton reduces pilling and keeps fabric smooth.
- Weather resistance
- DWR retains ~80% airflow and requires eco-friendly detergents.
- Fabric origin
- Cotton canvas is custom-developed by Sacai with Japanese mills.
- Material
- Custom 100% cotton canvas (204 gsm, long-staple) for structured drape.
- Construction
- Japanese inspections and precision finishing for durable hybrid construction.
- Care
- Wash with eco-friendly detergents; avoid fabric softeners to preserve DWR.
- Size conversion
- Size 1 corresponds to US women's 2–4 (XS–S); size 2 to US 6–8 (M).
- Length
- The cropped trapeze hem ends above the hip or at the waist.
Product record
- Title
- Utility Cotton Trapeze Shirt
- Brand
- Sacai
- Price
- 895 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Boxy, short-sleeve black button-front shirt with a pointed collar and two large flap patch pockets on the chest; matte woven fabric and visible topstitching.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, hip-length short-sleeve shirt with a straight hem and a slightly trapeze fit across the torso.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.66 (medium) - CollarPointed, turned-down shirt collar with visible topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCentral button placket with visible round black buttons spaced down the front; placket is single-layer and topstitched.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.48 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo large rectangular flap patch pockets on the chest; each pocket has a horizontal flap with visible topstitching and a vertical pleat or gusset detail on the pocket body.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Left pocket layered detailLeft-side chest shows an additional smaller flap or layered pocket element that overlaps the main pocket flap.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - SleevesShort, wide sleeves with a straight, loose opening and visible topstitching near the hem of the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and side tabStraight hem with visible horizontal topstitching and a small side tab at the lower left side seam.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (low) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with a smooth, tightly woven surface and visible topstitch lines in matching or slightly contrasting thread.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model cropped at neck and thighs against a plain white background with even lighting and soft shadowing; visible model hands and black trousers.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of a model cropped at the neck and mid-thigh, centered in the frame.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model visible elementsModel's lower face, neck, forearms, and hands are visible; right hand rests near the right thigh and left hand hangs at the side.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible trousersModel is wearing black trousers visible from the waist to mid-thigh beneath the shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.64 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
deep black· shirt body and sleeves#120D0Dblack· buttons#151213- Overall silhouetteBoxy, hip-length short-sleeve shirt with a straight hem and a slightly trapeze fit across the torso.
- 02

Product
Side view of a short-sleeve, boxy trapeze shirt in black with two distinct fabric finishes; flap patch pocket on the front torso and a glossy smooth back panel that flares outward from a yoke seam.
- SilhouetteBoxy trapeze silhouette: fitted at the shoulder and yoke then flaring outward toward the hem, creating a wide A-line profile in the back.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.68 (high) - Two fabric finishesFront and sleeve panels appear matte and woven (cotton-like), while the back panel is smoother and has a subtle sheen consistent with a satin or nylon finish.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.45 · h 0.68 (high) - Patch pocket with flapRectangular patch pocket on the front torso with a flap that lies flat against the shirt body; flap has visible folded edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Short sleeve constructionShort sleeve with straight hem and visible topstitching at sleeve edge; sleeve ends above mid-upper-arm.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Back yoke seamHorizontal seam across the upper back area forming a yoke where the matte shoulder fabric meets the glossy back panel.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.14 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem finishStraight hem with visible topstitching running across the bottom edge of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.14 (high) - CollarSmall stand-style collar visible at the neckline made from the matte fabric.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Topstitching detailsContrasting visible topstitching along shoulder, sleeve, pocket flap, and hem edges.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show the shirt's side profile on a model against a plain white background with even lighting.
- Model presenceRight side of a model is visible from the lower face to the hip; model's arm is in front of the shirt, partially occluding the front panel.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Crop and framingImage cropped to the torso and upper legs; lower edge cuts off below the hip and the top of the head is cropped out.
Colors
matte black· matte front panels and sleeves#120D0Dgloss black sheen· glossy back panel#1C1A1D- SilhouetteBoxy trapeze silhouette: fitted at the shoulder and yoke then flaring outward toward the hem, creating a wide A-line profile in the back.
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Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve trapeze-style shirt showing a contrast between a matte upper yoke and sleeves and a shinier lower back panel with a central inverted pleat and straight hem.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped trapeze back with a straight hem that falls above the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Upper yoke and collarMatte-finish upper back yoke continuing into a short, notched shirt collar; topstitched seam along the yoke edge is visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.20 (high) - Lower back panel materialShiny, satiny lower back panel distinct from the matte yoke, smooth surface with visible light reflection.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.50 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical inverted pleat running from the yoke seam down the center of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesShort, wide sleeves with a dropped-shoulder seam and visible hem topstitching, in the same matte fabric as the yoke.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.14 · w 0.35 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.14 · w 0.35 · h 0.24 (high) - Hem stitching detailVisible row(s) of stitching near the bottom hem of the back panel; stitching line runs parallel to hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible body/occlusionModel's upper arms and hands are visible and partially occlude side seams of the shirt.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a white background showing the model from mid-neck to mid-thigh with even, soft lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model centered in frame, image cropped near the top of the neck and mid-thigh area.
- Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, even lighting that produces mild highlights on the shiny back panel and faint shadows under the hem.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with clear stitch and fabric texture detail; no visible text or labels in the frame.
Colors
matte black· upper yoke and sleeves#151214sheen black· lower back panel#1D1A1C- Overall silhouetteBoxy, slightly cropped trapeze back with a straight hem that falls above the model's hips.