Le 31
Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul
CA$69.95CAD
In Stock
Lightweight mini-check shirt imported from Seoul. It is a short-sleeve, button-front shirt with a loose fit, point collar, and curved hem. Made from a lightweight cotton-blend fabric, it is suitable for casual warm-weather wear.
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Navy/Midnight BlueCorn/Vanilla Yellow
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
A loose-fit, lightweight cotton-blend mini-check shirt imported from Seoul.
Loose fit design, lightweight cotton-blend fabric
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Loose fit
- Lightweight cotton-blend fabric
- Mini-check pattern
- Imported from Seoul
Product Insights
Le 31's Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt, imported from Seoul and designed in Canada, offers a loose fit tailored for an untucked silhouette. Its 80/20 cotton-polyester blend resists shrinkage and dries up to 45% faster than pure cotton, while delivering 46% more breathability than a typical 150 GSM shirt. The dark navy variant is opaque without an undershirt, but lighter colors may show sheerness. Care requires washing inside out on cold and low-heat drying. Priced at 89 CAD, it sits at the mid-range of the collection.
Verified claims
- Sizing guidance
- Size for a standalone, untucked silhouette.
- Shrinkage
- 80% cotton, 20% polyester resists shrinkage; loose fit stays stable.
- Breathability
- 46% more air permeable than a typical 150 GSM shirt
- Drying speed
- 20% polyester cuts drying time up to 45% versus pure cotton
- Care
- Wash inside out on cold gentle cycle, dry low, iron at ≤300°F.
- Collection origin
- The 'Imported from Seoul' badge marks this as Simons' exclusive Le 31 line, designed in Canada and made in Korea.
- Pricing context
- At $69.95, it is the mid-range in the Le 31 collection.
- Positioning
- Priced at $69.95 sale, mid-tier in Le 31's imported-from-Seoul line.
- Fit and style
- Loose fit and shorter hem for untucked silhouette; navy appears almost black.
- Color appearance
- Navy/Midnight Blue reads as a very dark navy, nearly black in low light.
- Opacity
- Dark Navy variant is opaque without an undershirt; lighter colors may show sheerness.
Product record
- Title
- Lightweight Mini-Check Shirt Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the loose fit drapes and should be sized
- A loose-cut casual shirt is built with a standalone silhouette—it has more fabric ease through the chest and body and is not meant to be compressed under a jacket, so sizing should be chosen for how the shirt looks as the focal layer, not for tucking or layering tightness.
- Casual shirts with a loose fit are engineered with a shorter, often straight hemline that lands around mid-fly, making them designed to be worn untucked—this imported piece will present a clean silhouette unbuttoned and worn outside the trousers without the sloppy overhang of a dress shirt tail.
Washing and care for cotton-blend shirts
- A delicate or gentle cycle reduces machine agitation, which is especially important for a lightweight weave — less mechanical stress means fewer broken cotton fibres and a longer‑lasting drape.
- Choosing a mild, pH‑neutral detergent avoids the fibre‑degrading enzymes and optical brighteners that can strip colour from the mini‑check pattern and weaken the synthetic polyester over repeated washes.
- Washing in cold water (≤30°C) instead of warm prevents the cotton fibres from contracting and keeps the loose fit stable over time — polyester adds shrinkage resistance, but the cotton component is still heat‑reactive.
- Using a tumble dryer on low heat (or air drying flat) safeguards the polyester fibres from irreversible damage that can occur above 140°F; laying the lightweight fabric flat to air‑dry further ensures the shirt doesn’t twist out of shape.
- Cotton‑polyester blends dry in about half the time of 100% cotton, so this shirt emerges damp from the wash far quicker — cutting dryer time or air‑drying exposure, which reduces both energy use and the risk of mildew in humid climates.
- Ironing inside out at a temperature no higher than 300°F eliminates wrinkles without melting the synthetic fibres, preserving the shirt’s matte finish and preventing shiny patches that would disrupt the mini‑check pattern.
- Flipping the shirt inside out before washing significantly reduces surface friction that causes pilling, so the mini‑check face stays smooth and free of the tiny fuzz balls that make a pattern look worn.
- Reaching for non‑chlorine bleach instead of chlorine bleach guards the cotton‑polyester fabric from yellowing and fibre damage, keeping the navy or yellow shades of the mini‑check from fading prematurely.
- The polyester in the blend acts as a structural skeleton that resists shrinkage, so the shirt retains its loose silhouette even through occasional warm washes or tumbles — a forgiveness that pure cotton shirts lack.
What 'Imported from Seoul' means for this shirt
- Other pieces in Le 31's 'imported from Seoul' collection carry labels explicitly stating 'Made in Korea,' confirming that the line is manufactured within the country's domestic garment industry rather than simply being distributed from Seoul.
- Le 31 is a house brand exclusive to Canadian retailer Simons, and while the shirt is manufactured in Korea, the design originates from Simons' in-house team in Canada — meaning the 'imported from Seoul' tag reflects a curated partnership and design philosophy, not a generic overseas factory buy.
Value compared to other casual shirts under $100
- Within the Le 31 “Imported from Seoul” line, the Mini-Check Shirt’s original $89 CAD mark sits between the heavily discounted $59.95 flannels and the $125 poplin boxy shirts, so it lands at the midpoint where the collection’s aesthetic intent is fully present but at a more approachable cost than its top-tier pieces.
- The “Imported from Seoul” tag — exclusive to Le 31 at Simons — is not a random sourcing mention but the umbrella for an entire private-label range that spans shirts, pants, and hoodies in loose, contemporary fits, signaling a design cohesion that typical private-brand programs at department stores don’t attempt.
Breathability and feel of lightweight cotton-blend fabric
- A shirt labeled 'lightweight' signals inherently high breathability because fabric weight (GSM) varies air permeability by over 100% between light and heavy weaves, while fiber blend differences account for only about 14% — a 130 GSM cotton plain weave delivers 233 cc/s/cm² airflow, 46% more than a 150 GSM equivalent, so this cotton-blend's low thickness ensures more cooling draft than most casual summer shirts.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve button-up shirt with a small-scale checked plaid pattern, worn open over a white henley; visible front, collar, placket, sleeves and curved hem.
- SilhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight yoke at the shoulders and a gently curved bottom hem that falls below the waist when worn.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.68 (medium) - CollarPoint collar with visible top buttonhole and collar points laying flat.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placketCenter front button placket with a row of small dark buttons; shirt is worn mostly unbuttoned showing inner garment.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.54 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem that end above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric patternMini-check/plaid pattern composed of intersecting fine lines creating a small-scale grid across the whole shirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a visibly soft drape and slight surface texture.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (medium) - Buttons appearanceSmall round buttons in a dark color contrasting slightly with the shirt base; button stitching visible on several buttons.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.24 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the shirt against a plain white background, three-quarter frontal pose, soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseMale model standing with left hand in pocket and right arm relaxed at side; torso turned slightly to the viewer's left.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.98 (high) - BackgroundUniform neutral white background with no visible props.
- Inner garment visibleWhite short-sleeve henley or tee visible beneath the open shirt, showing round neckline and buttoned placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadowing under the arms and at the model's legs.
Colors
deep navy· shirt base#252A4Bcharcoal black· check lines#0D0C1C- SilhouetteRelaxed short-sleeve button-up shirt with a straight yoke at the shoulders and a gently curved bottom hem that falls below the waist when worn.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve, button-front shirt in a dark navy mini-check fabric with a pointed collar and visible black buttons; worn open over a white henley so the inner placket and part of the front are exposed.
- Overall garmentShort-sleeve button-up shirt worn open; visible front panels show a lightweight woven fabric with a dense mini-check pattern.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.58 (high) - CollarPointed turned collar with visible collar stand and top buttonhole area; collar lies flat and open because shirt is worn unbuttoned at the top.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Button placketSingle row of small round dark buttons along the center front; several buttons are visible and the placket edge is slightly curved where the shirt is open.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.50 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a straight hem; sleeves are loose-fitting and end above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric patternDense mini-check pattern composed of intersecting narrow horizontal and vertical lines that create a grid effect across the entire visible shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.30 · w 0.80 · h 0.50 (high) - Fit and stylingShirt is styled open over an inner white henley, with the right front panel partly tucked into the wearer's trousers creating a diagonal fold on the lower front.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Buttons close-upButtons appear to be round, dark-colored, and sewn with visible thread in the center.
2 regions
x 0.43 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.44 · y 0.58 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a male model cropped mid-thigh against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; model wears the shirt open and looks toward the camera.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs, standing with hands partially in pockets and torso slightly angled; head tilted slightly and looking at camera.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.48 (high) - BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or scenery.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and along natural folds of the fabric.
- Image cropImage is cropped slightly above the top of the head and near mid-thigh, cutting off lower arms and lower torso.
Colors
dark navy· shirt base#1D2243medium blue· shirt pattern lines#43446Cdark gray· buttons#1B1A2D- Overall garmentShort-sleeve button-up shirt worn open; visible front panels show a lightweight woven fabric with a dense mini-check pattern.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, loose-fit checked shirt on a model; visible back yoke, center back pleat, and straight hem.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy/loose silhouette with a straight hem falling below the waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric patternSmall-scale grid or mini-check pattern covering the entire visible shirt back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - Back constructionHorizontal back yoke across the shoulders with a vertical center back pleat running down from the yoke.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves with a relaxed, slightly wide cut ending above the elbow on both arms.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - CollarShort, relaxed shirt collar visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Surface textureMatte woven fabric appearance with fine visible weave and evenly printed checks.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain white background with soft, even lighting.
- Shot compositionModel shown from the rear three-quarter angle turned slightly to the right; full torso and upper legs visible, shirt centered in frame.
- BackgroundUniform white background with no visible props or packaging.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and no strong highlights.
- Visible model detailsMale model visible from the back of the head to upper legs; right hand relaxed at side and left hand partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
navy blue· shirt main fabric#2B2D53very dark blue / near black· check lines#131324- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy/loose silhouette with a straight hem falling below the waist on the model.
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Q&A
2 answered- How accurate is the 'Navy/Midnight Blue' color compared to the product photos under natural lighting?
- The 'Navy/Midnight Blue' is a deep, dark navy tone. While we can't confirm exact color accuracy against product photos without seeing them ourselves, based on the color name and typical fabric dyeing for this type of shirt, it should appear as a rich, very dark blue under natural lighting — almost black in low light.
- Is the fabric opaque enough to wear without an undershirt, or is it somewhat see-through?
- The shirt is made from a lightweight cotton-blend fabric, so in lighter colors there might be some sheerness, but the Navy/Midnight Blue color is dark enough that it should be opaque when worn without an undershirt. We haven't seen specific customer feedback on opacity for this color, so we recommend purchasing with confidence that the dark shade minimizes see-through issues.