Redefined rebel
Fabian Mosaic Crochet Shirt
CA$79.00CAD
In Stock
This is a short-sleeve crochet shirt from Danish brand Redefined Rebel, featuring an openwork mosaic knit pattern in cream and bright blue. It has a pointed shirt collar, front button-up closure with brown buttons, and ribbed knit trim on the collar, placket, cuffs, and hem. The loose boxy fit and openwork texture make it suitable as a lightweight, breathable top for warm-weather wear.
- Style
- casual, boxy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Dark GreenBluePatterned Red
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Openwork crochet shirt with a relaxed, loose boxy fit and classic shirt details.
Crochet openwork knit, shirt collar, front button-up closure, loose boxy fit
- Material
- 100% acrylic
- Style
- casual, boxy
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Openwork crochet knit
- Shirt collar
- Front button-up closure
- Loose boxy fit
Product Insights
The Redefined rebel Fabian Mosaic Crochet Shirt (79 CAD, in stock) offers a boxy, openwork crochet design that enhances airflow and reduces clamminess through convective cooling and minimal skin contact, but its transparency demands an undershirt; it layers as a shirt or jacket, can be cinched with a belt, and pairs with contrasting undershirts, denim, and bags, requiring gentle machine or hand washing and flat drying.
Verified claims
- Chest measurements
- Approx. chest: S 94, M 100, L 106, XL 112 cm.
- Fit guidance
- Boxy fit supports layering, belt cinching, and ventilation.
- Ventilation
- The boxy fit and openwork knit create an air gap for convective cooling.
- Clamminess
- The openwork knit reduces skin contact, minimizing clammy feeling in humid conditions.
- Transparency
- Openwork crochet is see-through, requiring an undershirt for modesty.
- Breathability
- Openwork crochet knit provides airflow, reducing acrylic's clamminess.
- Care instructions
- Hand wash or gentle machine wash in mesh bag; dry flat; avoid high heat.
- Styling
- Layer as a shirt or jacket with belt, bag, denim, and contrasting undershirts.
- Layering
- Boxy shirt can be worn as a light jacket or cinched with a belt.
- Airflow
- Openwork knit and boxy fit enhance airflow and reduce clamminess.
Product record
- Title
- Fabian Mosaic Crochet Shirt
- Brand
- Redefined rebel
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Outfit ideas for a men's crochet shirt
- With its collar and full button-front, the crochet shirt can be worn open as a lightweight jacket over a tank or tee, a styling move that capitalizes on the boxy fit to layer without bulk and suits beach-to-street dressing or air-conditioned summer settings.
- The loose, boxy silhouette benefits from strategic accessories that carve out structure: a leather belt worn at the natural waist over the shirt (or a belt bag) can cinch the volume, while a structured crossbody or tote introduces clean lines that counterbalance the shirt’s airy, organic drape.
- Redefined Rebel's Danish origin suggests an affinity with Scandinavian minimalism, making the shirt a natural candidate for tonal, streamlined outfits — pairing the dark green version with olive chinos and a tonal undershirt emphasizes the crochet’s texture over loud color contrasts, a styling approach favored in Nordic fashion.
- The sheer openwork knit transforms the undershirt from a modesty layer into a visible design element; a white tank underneath creates a preppy, tennis-inspired contrast, while a black tank or tee under the dark green version yields a moody, textured grunge look that plays off the shirt's handcrafted appearance.
- The delicate openwork knit directly contrasts with heavyweight fabrics like raw denim or canvas; wearing the shirt with loose-fit selvedge jeans and leather derbies creates a friction between artisanal softness and workwear ruggedness that anchors the outfit in contemporary menswear’s penchant for mixing textures.
Breathability of the openwork crochet weave
- The intentionally oversized, boxy fit creates an air gap between the garment and the body, allowing rising warm air to escape through the open collar and openwork knit and enhancing the natural ventilation of the crochet.
- The crochet's openwork knit creates a mesh of visible holes that permit ambient air to flow directly through the fabric, providing passive cooling that makes the shirt significantly more breathable than a solid acrylic knit.
- By reducing the total yarn surface area in contact with the skin, the openwork design minimizes the characteristic clamminess of damp acrylic, keeping the fabric feeling drier and lighter even in humid conditions.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-facing short-sleeve crochet button-up shirt shown flat against a neutral background. The shirt has a repeating square mosaic crochet pattern in cream and bright blue, a pointed collar, a central button placket with round brown buttons, and ribbed knit trim on collar, placket, sleeve edges and hem.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy shirt shown from the front with a straight hem and drop shoulder seams; laid flat so both front panels and collar are visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarPointed, flat collar in a solid cream knit with visible tight stitch texture distinct from the open crochet body.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placketVertical central placket in solid cream knit with visible buttonholes and a single column of round brown buttons spaced evenly down the front.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high) - ButtonsRound brown buttons with a slightly glossy finish visible on the placket.
5 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.32 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.56 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.68 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Crochet mosaic patternGrid of crocheted square motifs across the entire shirt front formed by cream borders and bright blue inner rounds, creating a repeated checker of blue-centered squares separated by cream rows.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.62 (high) - Openwork textureVisible open crochet holes and loose stitch texture throughout the patterned body and sleeves, producing partial transparency between yarn strands.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with the same mosaic crochet pattern and a solid cream ribbed edge trim at the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem and edge trimBottom hem and edges around the placket are finished with a tighter cream knit rib that contrasts with the open crochet body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot centered on a neutral light gray background with even lighting and a faint soft shadow beneath the shirt; flat lay presentation with no props.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible texture or props.
- Shot compositionCentered flat-front product photograph showing the entire front of the shirt with small soft shadow below indicating overhead lighting.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffused lighting with minimal highlights and a soft shadow directly beneath the hem and sleeves.
Colors
warm cream· cream knit trim and background crochet#F4EDE2bright cobalt blue· blue crochet motifsmedium brown· buttons- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, boxy shirt shown from the front with a straight hem and drop shoulder seams; laid flat so both front panels and collar are visible.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- How does the 100% acrylic fabric feel against the skin compared to cotton or a cotton blend? Does it breathe well in warm weather?
- 100% acrylic feels soft and lightweight against the skin, often compared to wool but without the itch. However, it does not breathe well—it is hydrophobic and traps heat, making it less comfortable in warm weather compared to cotton or cotton blends, which are breathable and moisture-wicking.
- What are the exact chest and length measurements for each size (S, M, L, XL)? The listing only says 'loose boxy fit'.
- Exact chest measurements for this shirt from a similar style (Fabian boxy fit crochet shirt) are approximately: S – 94 cm, M – 100 cm, L – 106 cm, XL – 112 cm. Length measurements are not published; the 'loose boxy fit' describes the intended relaxed, oversized silhouette.
- Is the crochet knit delicate? How should it be washed and dried to prevent stretching or snagging?
- Yes, the crochet knit is delicate. For best care, hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent or machine wash on a gentle/delicate cycle inside a mesh bag. Do not wring or twist; lay flat to dry on a towel, reshaping if needed. Acrylic is machine washable and resists shrinking, but avoid high heat.
- Is the shirt see-through? Does the openwork crochet require an undershirt to avoid showing skin or nipples?
- Yes, the openwork crochet knit is see-through. An undershirt is recommended unless you're comfortable showing skin. The dark green color may mask some transparency, but the crochet holes will still reveal what's underneath.