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John Simons

Blue Birdseye Popover Ivy Shirt

Blue Birdseye Popover Ivy Shirt

Fans of the John Simons look will by now undoubtedly be familiar with our Ivy League Button down shirts, which incorporate many of John’s favourite Ivy League details from the 1950s/1960s. This iteration comes in a Thomas Mason Birdseye Cotton Popover.

The popover has an undoubted pedigree within Ivy League style; the direct descendent of the longer placket pullover, which was in fact Brooks Brothers first form of button down all the way back in 1896. The shorter placket popover was a staple of the Ivy League Look throughout the 1950s and 60s both in short sleeve iterations, often in light fabrics such as end to end cotton, or madras, or in longer sleeve variants, with solid colours in oxford cotton. Whilst placket lengths did vary, the archetypal model featured a short 3 button placket, which is exactly what we have utilised here at John Simons.

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In addition to the popover styling, of notable importance to many aficionados of the Ivy League look, is the generous collar roll. When fully fastened, the long collar points cascade beautifully, recalling what John describes as “The Ivy League Spearpoint collar”, a feature which would often be found on shirting from the “Jivy Ivy” period in the latter half of the 1960s. When worn open the collar rolls beautifully, a feat which has been achieved by omitting any lining from the collar and placket.  

Made from 100% Thomas Mason pure cotton, the classic birdseye weave offers a subtle, textured surface with a clean, refined feel. Known for its distinctive micro-dot appearance and breathable structure, it brings a touch of understated depth to the Ivy shirt.

Details:

  • 100% Thomas Mason Birdseye Cotton
  • 3.5” Collar points
  • 3 Button collar
  • 3 Button popover placket
  • Unlined collar, placket and cuffs
  • Gauntlet button
  • Single cuff button
  • Box pleat
  • Locker loop
  • Traditional 1960s cut with tapered tails
  • Fitting true to size
  • Made in England
£150.00 GBP
£150.00 GBP
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