Le 31
Windowpane Check Lightweight Shirt Imported From Seoul
CA$69.95CAD
In Stock
This is a regular-fit, long-sleeve windowpane check shirt imported from Seoul, featuring a dark navy base with off-white grid lines and a point collar. It is made from a cotton-blend featherweight fabric with a lightweight, slightly crinkled texture, and includes a front button placket, single-button cuffs, a back yoke with center pleat, and a curved shirttail hem. It can be worn buttoned or unbuttoned as a lightweight layer for casual or smart-casual looks.
- Material
- Cotton-blend featherweight fabric
- Style
- casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Black
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
A lightweight cotton-blend shirt with a windowpane check pattern, imported from Seoul, featuring a regular fit and long sleeves.
Cotton-blend featherweight fabric, windowpane check pattern, regular fit, long sleeves
- Material
- Cotton-blend featherweight fabric
- Style
- casual, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Regular fit
- Long sleeves
- Cotton-blend featherweight fabric
- Windowpane check pattern
- Imported from Seoul exclusively at Le 31
Product Insights
Imported from Seoul exclusively for Le 31 at Simons, this shirt is crafted in South Korea under strong labor protections and high-quality construction. The windowpane pattern—bolder than gingham—subtly elongates the torso and works under blazers, making it a versatile smart-casual piece that layers without bulk. At a sale price of $69.95 CAD, it costs half as much as a comparable Charles Tyrwhitt shirt, yet sits mid-range within Le 31. True to size (size up if between), it requires ironing inside out on a synthetic setting to avoid shine.
Verified claims
- Production standards
- South Korean manufacturing delivers strong labor protections and high-quality construction.
- Exclusivity
- The Seoul-imported line is exclusive to Simons.
- Value
- At $69.95 CAD sale price, this shirt costs half as much as a comparable Charles Tyrwhitt shirt.
- Style
- Bolder than gingham, the windowpane works under blazers and subtly elongates the wearer.
- Manufacturing
- South Korean production combines ethical labor standards with high-quality craftsmanship.
- Versatility
- Breathable for solo warm wear and layers under a blazer in cool months
- Price context
- Sale price $69.95—half a comparable Charles Tyrwhitt—and mid-range within Le 31.
- Fit
- True to size; size up if between; more relaxed than modern fit.
- Layering
- Layers without bulk under blazers or crewnecks when true to size.
- Visual effect
- Windowpane elongates the torso, making the shirt appear slimmer.
- Ironing
- Iron inside out on synthetic setting (≤150°C) to prevent permanent shine.
- Curation
- Imported from Seoul exclusively at Le 31.
- Design
- Windowpane pattern elongates the torso and works as a transitional smart-casual piece.
Product record
- Title
- Windowpane Check Lightweight Shirt Imported From Seoul
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Care and how it holds up
- When ironing is needed, use the synthetic setting (≤150°C / 300°F) and press the shirt inside out — higher heat can melt the polyester fibers and create permanent shine marks, especially noticeable on the black windowpane pattern.
What ‘imported from Seoul’ adds
- Manufacturing in South Korea means the shirt was produced under robust labor protections and a high standard of living, with no sweatshops or child labor — making it a more ethical choice than typical fast-fashion imports from unregulated supply chains.
- South Korea's textile industry is renowned for high-quality manufacturing and attention to detail, employing a highly skilled workforce — so garments sourced from Seoul, like this shirt, often exhibit better seamwork, fabric finishing, and durability than equivalent fast-fashion shirts.
- South Korea's fashion industry is a key economic pillar with over 44,000 companies and a vertically integrated stream from yarn to finished product — a scale that supports the consistent quality and design execution of imported-from-Seoul garments.
Styling a windowpane check shirt
- Windowpane checks are inherently bolder and more confident than gingham, which makes them a natural transitional pattern that bridges casual weekends and business-casual offices without looking out of place; this shirt's black-on-white grid keeps it sharp enough for a blazer pairing.
- Unlike square-based checks, the windowpane grid tends to form rectangles that are taller than they are wide, which visually elongates the torso and legs when the shirt is worn tucked or untucked, a subtle proportion boost that benefits any build.
- The pattern traces back to mid-century tailoring when it was a country-club staple; today it's been revived by fashion-forward tailors as a way to introduce pattern without going full loud plaid, making this shirt a nod to classic menswear that still reads contemporary.
- At a featherweight cotton-blend weight, this shirt subverts the expectation of heavy, insulating plaid flannels; it can serve as a breathable solo piece in warm months and transition into a refined layering piece under a crewneck or blazer when temperatures dip, extending its wear beyond a single season.
Price compared to similar check shirts
- Within Le 31's assortment, this lightweight shirt's original $99 CAD price sits between the $69 entry-level small-check cotton-blend shirts and the $125 100% cotton modern-fit shirts — it's a mid-tier option that prioritises a featherlight hand and a larger-scale pattern over the body-hugging tailoring of the brand's modern fit, offering a more relaxed, value-oriented proposition for casual wear.
- Le 31 is a private label designed in Canada and exclusive to Simons, with its Seoul-imported line offering a point of difference from mass-market alternatives — this shirt's 'imported from Seoul' tag signals a curated, Korean-influenced collection that appeals to shoppers seeking a more directional piece than standard mall brands at the same $69–99 CAD price band.
- At a sale price of $69.95 CAD, this shirt undercuts a similarly positioned cotton-nylon blend windowpane shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt — priced at $139 USD — by roughly half, making it a low-cost way to adopt the windowpane check trend without sacrificing the lightweight wearability that justifies the premium tier.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Open long-sleeve windowpane-check shirt worn unbuttoned over a white ribbed tank; shirt shows dark base color with lighter grid lines, visible collar and rolled sleeves.
- Collar and necklinePoint collar visible, relaxed and slightly open with the top of the collar lying flat and the shirt worn unbuttoned revealing the underlying tank.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.05 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketFront button placket present and unbuttoned; visible dark buttons on the left front panel aligned with the grid pattern.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.52 (medium) - SleevesLong sleeves rolled once to just below the elbow on both arms, exposing forearms.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.42 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with visible slight vertical crinkle texture and soft drape across the torso and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Windowpane patternEvenly spaced light-colored grid lines forming a windowpane check over a dark background; lines are slightly irregular in thickness.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible hem and side seamLower front hem and side seam visible where the shirt hangs open over the waist; hem appears straight with slight natural fold.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (medium) - Underlying garment visibleWhite ribbed tank top worn beneath the shirt, visible through the open front and at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the shirt, holding a black leather bag against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model and poseMale model shown from upper thighs to head in a three-quarter frontal pose, left arm bent holding a bag at waist level and right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Prop: bagSoft black leather shoulder bag held against the torso with one hand, showing a slouched triangular shape and a single strap.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with even diffuse studio lighting, minimal directional shadowing under the chin and bag.
- Image crop and framingImage cropped to show product on a model from about mid-thigh up, with the top of the head near the upper edge and some empty space at left.
Colors
very dark navy· shirt base#26232Aoff-white· windowpane lines#CCC5C2- Collar and necklinePoint collar visible, relaxed and slightly open with the top of the collar lying flat and the shirt worn unbuttoned revealing the underlying tank.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the shirt front and upper torso showing a dark checkered lightweight button-up with visible collar, top buttons, and crinkled fabric texture.
- Fabric patternDark base fabric with a regular windowpane check formed by thin light lines crossing vertically and horizontally across the visible panels.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.34 · w 0.92 · h 0.62 (high) - Material textureLightweight crinkled or slightly wrinkled woven fabric visible across the shirt surface, producing subtle vertical creases and a soft drape.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.37 · w 0.70 · h 0.54 (high) - Collar and necklineFolded point collar with the top portion open; collar lies flat against the chest and neck; inner white undershirt visible at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.45 · h 0.30 (high) - Buttons and placketVisible button placket with round dark buttons; two buttons visible on the placket area near the chest.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Sleeve and shoulderLeft sleeve and shoulder area visible with the same check pattern; sleeve cuff area not fully visible due to cropping and arm pose.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.55 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Lifestyle close-up showing a model wearing the shirt from the chest up; plain light background and soft studio lighting produce minimal shadows; model's hand rests behind neck.
- Model poseMale model shown from the chest upward, head turned slightly to the right and looking down, right hand placed behind the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light grey or off-white background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Image crop and framingTight crop cutting off parts of the left sleeve and lower torso; image oriented portrait and focused on shirt detail and model face.
Colors
dark navy· main fabric#2B2533off-white· check linesvery dark grey· buttons#1B191C- Fabric patternDark base fabric with a regular windowpane check formed by thin light lines crossing vertically and horizontally across the visible panels.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve windowpane check shirt on a male model showing the back yoke, center back pleat, curved hem, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a lightweight crinkled fabric texture.
- View and fitRear three-quarter view of the shirt worn by a model; shirt falls below the waist with a relaxed fit and curved hem visible at the back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - PatternWindowpane check pattern formed by medium-width white lines creating a grid on a dark base across the entire visible back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Back constructionHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back and a single center back pleat below the yoke.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight crinkled or slightly puckered fabric visible in vertical texture lines across the shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve and cuff detailLong sleeves end in single-button cuffs; cuff placket and at least one button are visible on the left sleeve cuff area (right side of image).
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Hemline shapeCurved shirttail hem that is longer at the back center and slopes up slightly at the sides.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.38 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a neutral light gray background showing a male model in a rear three-quarter pose; soft, even lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Model poseMale model standing, turned slightly to the left showing the shirt back and left profile of the face and hand resting by the side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high) - Image framingVertical crop including model from head to upper thighs; entire shirt back is visible and centered horizontally.
Colors
dark navy· shirt base#25222Bwhite· windowpane lines- View and fitRear three-quarter view of the shirt worn by a model; shirt falls below the waist with a relaxed fit and curved hem visible at the back.
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Q&A
2 answered- Where is the shirt actually manufactured? The listing says 'imported from Seoul' but does not specify the country of production.
- While the listing says 'Imported from Seoul', the specific country of production is not detailed for this shirt. However, another Le 31 shirt from the Seoul-imported line is described as 'Made in Korea' [1], so it is highly likely this shirt is also manufactured in Korea.
- How does the regular fit of this shirt compare to typical sizing from other brands? Should customers size up or down?
- The shirt is described as 'regular fit,' which typically corresponds to a true-to-size cut that is not slim or loose. Without a detailed size chart or customer feedback specific to this model, we recommend sticking with your usual size. If you are between sizes, it may be safer to size up for a comfortable fit.