As early as the second century B.C., merchants were regularly using the interlocked trading routes across Asia, northern Africa, and Europe now known as the Silk Road. Chinese emperors tried to retain their monopoly on silk by keeping production methods secret, but it soon became a globally sought-after luxury good.
This silk shirt is just one contemporary example of China’s still-thriving silk trade. The heavyweight fabric retains body heat when you’re cool but cools when you’re hot, making it an ideal layering piece for travel. Features a buttoned front pocket that lines up with the overall pattern for a more polished look, a square hem with vents, two rear pleats, and mother-of-pearl buttons.
Imported. 100% silk. Men’s sizes M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46-48).
Can be machine-washed in cold water, but dry cleaning is recommended for best results.