A.P.C.
Malo Vertical Stripes Brown Shirt
CA$395.00CAD
In Stock
A.P.C. Malo Vertical Stripes Brown Shirt is a long-sleeve, button-front shirt crafted from 100% cotton poplin in a frosted brown color with white vertical pinstripes. It features a regular fit, point collar, single-button barrel cuffs, an embroidered patch pocket on the left chest with 'A.P.C.' lettering, and pearly buttons. The shirt has a back yoke with horizontally oriented stripes and a rounded hem, making it a lightweight casual top for everyday wear.
- Color
- Frosted Brown
- Material
- 100% Cotton Poplin
- Style
- casual, regular-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Brown
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Casual button-down shirt crafted from pure cotton poplin with vertical pinstripes and embroidered patch pocket.
Lightweight, regular fit, pearly buttons, chest pocket
- Color
- Frosted Brown · brown
- Material
- 100% Cotton Poplin
- Style
- casual, regular-fit, classic
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Crafted from pure cotton poplin
- Frosted brown color
- Vertical pinstripes
- Light and comfortable
- Regular fit
- Embroidered patch pocket at chest
- Pearly buttons
- Casual style
- Timeless design
Product Insights
The Malo Vertical Stripes Brown Shirt from A.P.C. is a regular-fit cotton poplin shirt with a patch pocket and embroidered logo, embodying the brand's philosophy of simple, well-cut clothes in premium materials. Its untreated cotton poplin offers breathability and a smooth, ribbed hand feel that is smoother than linen and crisper than oxford, while the tight weave keeps vertical pinstripes sharp and pilling-free after washing. Genuine mother-of-pearl buttons add refinement. However, the untreated cotton wrinkles with movement, though it irons quickly and cleanly. Priced at $395 CAD and true to size, it represents a mid-tier shirting investment in A.P.C.'s heritage of subtle craftsmanship.
Verified claims
- Breathability
- Untreated cotton poplin prevents humidity buildup in warm weather.
- Hand feel
- Smoother than linen, crisper than oxford, with a refined ribbed hand.
- Stripe definition
- Poplin's tight weave keeps vertical pinstripes sharp and pilling-free after washing.
- Fabric
- 100% cotton poplin with mother-of-pearl buttons and a compact weave that keeps pinstripes crisp.
- Silhouette
- Regular fit with a patch pocket and embroidered A.P.C. logo, allowing poplin to read as casual.
- Buttons
- Genuine mother-of-pearl buttons with subtle iridescence and a smoother feel.
- Design philosophy
- Shirt embodies A.P.C.'s founding mission: simple, well-cut clothes in premium materials.
- Pricing
- $395 CAD fits A.P.C.'s established mid-tier shirting range.
- Embroidered pocket
- Embroidered A.P.C. pocket patch is the shirt's sole external branding.
- Heritage
- A.P.C. heritage: simple well-cut clothes, mother-of-pearl buttons, subtle embroidery.
- Sizing
- A.P.C. shirts run true to size, reducing fit risk.
- Wrinkle tendency
- Untreated cotton poplin wrinkles with movement; ironing restores crispness quickly.
- Stripe durability
- Warp-dominant weave keeps vertical stripes sharp despite regular wrinkling and ironing.
- Wrinkle care
- Cotton poplin creases during wear but irons quickly and cleanly.
Product record
- Title
- Malo Vertical Stripes Brown Shirt
- Brand
- A.P.C.
- Price
- 395 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How this shirt compares to similar options
- Since 1987, A.P.C. has built its identity on 'simple, well-cut clothes in top-notch materials' — a philosophy that justifies its premium over mass-market shirting by investing in provenance and cut rather than marketing hype, making the Malo a piece of the same design lineage that produced the cult New Standard jeans.
- The shirt's pearly buttons are genuine mother-of-pearl — a detail more commonly found on shirts above $400 — that gives the placket a subtle iridescence and a smoother feel than standard plastic or resin buttons, instantly signaling that this is not a basic poplin shirt but a piece with considered finishing.
- At $395 CAD, this Malo vertical-stripe shirt falls within A.P.C.'s established shirting range of roughly $270–$380 USD across official and multi-brand retailers, positioning it as a mid-tier offering from the brand — not an entry-level tee but a fully detailed button-down with mother-of-pearl buttons, consistent with the label's pricing for cotton poplin constructions.
- Quince's Comfortflex Performance Dress Shirt ($49.90 USD) and Paul Fredrick's Non-Iron Cotton Stripe Dress Shirt ($99–$169 USD) represent the functional end of the market — wrinkle-resistance, moisture-wicking, stretch — while the A.P.C. Malo at $395 CAD deliberately foregoes those treatments in favor of natural cotton poplin and artisanal design, appealing to a buyer who values Parisian simplicity over technical convenience.
- Cotton poplin is a tightly woven, lightweight fabric that breathes well and resists wrinkling better than linen while offering a crisper drape than oxford cloth — for a shirt at $395 CAD, this makes the Malo a more practical luxury choice for spring through fall, with a hand feel that elevates casual outfits without the weight of heavy shirting.
What cotton poplin feels like and when to wear it
- At the standard poplin weight of 90–150 grams per square meter, the shirt is light enough to disappear under a blazer but opaque enough to wear alone — this tier is exactly where summer shirting transitions from bedroom linen to public piece.
- 100% cotton poplin creases under movement but irons quickly and cleanly, so the shirt demands a bit of upkeep at the ironing board in exchange for the crisp, undiluted cotton hand that synthetic blends can only fake.
- Poplin's 2:1 warp-to-weft ratio creates a tight, smooth surface with a barely perceptible horizontal rib — for a shirt built around vertical stripes, this weave locks each thread in place to prevent pilling and keep the stripe definition crisp after repeated washing.
- Poplin's uniform surface makes it an exceptional canvas for dye and print — the vertical pinstripes on this shirt register with high color fidelity and clean edges because the flat weave doesn't introduce texture or wick the ink unevenly.
- Poplin is the global default for business and formal shirts because of its smooth, polished appearance — A.P.C. presses that same fabric into a regular-fit casual piece with a patch pocket, so the shirt reads as refined by nature rather than by dress code.
- Because the plain weave's tight structure still allows air to cycle through cotton's natural fiber channels, the shirt stays breathable in moderate heat — it won't trap humidity the way a heavier twill or a polyester-blend might, which is key for a brown shirt that will most likely see spring and summer wear.
Details behind the pearly buttons and embroidered pocket
- The embroidered chest pocket is a near-universal signature on A.P.C. shirts; here it serves as the sole external brand marker, executed in thread rather than print, which adds a hand-finished textural accent against the smooth cotton poplin — a detail that aligns with Jean Touitou's vision of 'unique casualness and eloquently orchestrated simplicity.'
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve brown button-up shirt with narrow vertical white pinstripes, button placket open over a white undershirt, left chest patch pocket, point collar and single-button cuffs with horizontal stripe detail.
- Overall silhouetteRelaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt shown open at the front with a visible undershirt; straight lower hem that falls over the waistband.
- PatternEvenly spaced narrow vertical white pinstripes running continuously across the front, sleeves, collar and pocket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.73 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with exposed round off-white buttons; placket is unbuttoned revealing a white crew-neck undershirt.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.08 · h 0.64 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest (viewer right) aligned with the stripe pattern and topstitched around the edges.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Pocket text“Small stitched text or marking near the upper edge of the chest pocket that appears as spaced letters 'A P C' but is small and not fully clear at this resolution.”Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.24 · w 0.05 · h 0.04 (medium) - CollarClassic point collar with visible collar points and vertical stripes matching the body pattern.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsSingle-button barrel cuffs with stripes oriented horizontally on the cuff band and vertical stripes on the sleeve above.
1 region
x 0.71 · y 0.66 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric finishMatte woven fabric with smooth appearance and visible topstitching along seams and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium) - Left sleeve appearanceLeft sleeve (viewer left) shows relaxed drape with vertical stripes following the sleeve contour and slight gathering near the cuff.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high) - Right sleeve appearanceRight sleeve (viewer right) falls straight with vertical stripes; hand partially visible below cuff.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Model wearing the shirt shown from mid-thigh up against a plain light background; visible beige trousers and white undershirt; studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal crop showing model from mid-thigh to just above mouth, framing the shirt front and sleeves.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Visible undershirtWhite crew-neck undershirt visible under the open placket across the chest and waist area.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Visible trousersBeige trousers visible from the waist to mid-thigh under the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadowing around the model edges and subtle highlights on fabric folds.
Colors
warm medium brown· shirt body#9C6B4Cwhite· pinstripesoff-white· buttons#F9F4F2- 02
Product
Front-upper portion of a long-sleeve, button-front brown shirt with narrow vertical white stripes, point collar, visible placket with cream buttons, and a left-chest patch pocket with small embroidered lettering.
- CollarPoint collar with visible collar stand, left and right collar points laying flat and slightly open at the throat.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.06 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsCenter front placket with vertically aligned round cream buttons; three buttons visible on the shown portion with stitched buttonholes on the placket.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.56 (high) - Fabric patternBrown base fabric with regularly spaced narrow vertical white pinstripes running continuously across the body, collar and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.80 · h 0.74 (high) - Left-chest pocketPatch pocket on the left chest (wearer's left) with visible topstitching and a small embroidered logotype at the upper-right area of the pocket.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.27 · h 0.20 (high) - Embroidered text on pocket“A.P.C.”
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.33 · w 0.07 · h 0.05 (medium) - Visible undershirtSmall visible area of a white undershirt seen at the open throat beneath the collar.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Shoulder seam and sleeveRight shoulder seam visible with long sleeve set-in; seam aligned at shoulder and sleeve extending downward out of frame at right edge.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.24 · w 0.26 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from the upper chest to just above the nose against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped studio image showing upper torso and lower face of a model from slightly off-center; product occupies central area of frame.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting producing minimal directional shadows.
- Model presencePortion of model's face and neck visible; no hands or other props shown.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
medium brown· main fabric#9B6D53white· vertical stripescream· buttons- CollarPoint collar with visible collar stand, left and right collar points laying flat and slightly open at the throat.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve brown shirt with thin vertical white stripes, horizontal striped yoke, classic collar, and rounded hem; cuffs and sleeve seams visible.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a straight shoulder line, slightly relaxed fit through the body, and a gently rounded hem that extends below the waist.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - Stripe patternEvenly spaced thin vertical white stripes run down the back and sleeves; the upper yoke features the same white stripes aligned horizontally.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar detailClassic shirt collar seen from the rear with the collar band visible and a thin white stripe following the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Cuffs and sleeve endBarrel cuffs on both sleeves with visible white buttons; cuff on the right side of the image shows two vertically spaced buttons, left cuff shows one button and a small pleat where the sleeve meets the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.73 · w 0.20 · h 0.21 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.70 · w 0.20 · h 0.27 (high) - Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back where the stripe direction changes from horizontal on the yoke to vertical on the lower back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture.
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear on a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows. Hands and part of pants are visible at the bottom edge.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light background with soft, diffused lighting and no strong directional shadows.
- Framing and viewImage framed to show the model from mid-head to upper thighs from behind; slight three-quarter turn toward the left side of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Visible non-product itemsPortion of the model's hands and beige pants are visible at the bottom of the image and are not part of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.82 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
warm medium brown· main body#A47A5Cwhite· stripes and collar piping- Overall shapeLong-sleeve shirt shown from the back with a straight shoulder line, slightly relaxed fit through the body, and a gently rounded hem that extends below the waist.
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Q&A
1 answered- How does the sizing of this shirt compare to other A.P.C. shirts? Does it run true to size?
- The product listing describes this shirt as having a "regular fit." A.P.C. shirts generally run true to size for most customers, but individual fit preferences vary. We recommend checking the size chart or trying your usual A.P.C. size.