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John Simons

McRae Popover Madras Shirt

McRae Popover Madras Shirt

A direct descendent of the 1950s and 60s Ivy League popovers, our long sleeve Popover Madras Shirt features a classic 3-button popover placket, a softly rolling button down collar, a flap button-through pocket from the JS archives, and the exclusive Ivy the Elephant label. Crafted from authentic Indian Madras, this piece is the perfect bridge between casual ease and Ivy sophistication.

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. 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.  

Furthermore, we have chosen to re-introduce a key detail from the John Simons archive, namely the button through flap pocket, making this shirt a genuine smorgasbord of Ivy League detailing.

Details:

  • 100% cotton Authentic Indian Madras
  • Ivy The Elephant label 
  • 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
£130.00 GBP
£130.00 GBP
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