Icône
Double-Faced Satin Shirt
4.5/5 (8)
CA$59.00CAD
In Stock
This Double-Faced Satin Shirt from Icône by Simons is a button-up long-sleeve top made with polyester from recycled plastic bottles. It features a rich double-faced satin fabric with a print on the front only, and includes a casual slightly boxy fit, box pleat in the back, mini side vents, and full-length small buttons. Designed in Canada, the shirt has a pointed collar and button cuffs, making it a versatile layering piece for various occasions.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, sustainable
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned BlackIvory/Cream BeigeChocolate/EspressoPlum
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Casual satin shirt with a slightly boxy fit, box pleat back, and mini side vents, made from recycled polyester.
Double-faced satin, printed front, box pleat, side vents, full-length buttons, recycled polyester.
- Material
- Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
- Style
- casual, sustainable
- Occasion
- casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Double-faced satin construction
- Heavyweight yet fluid fabric
- Recycled polyester material
- Casual and slightly boxy fit
- Box pleat at back
- Mini side vents
- Full-length button closure
- Front-only printed pattern
Product Insights
The Icône Double-Faced Satin Shirt at $59 CAD undercuts luxury double-face satin by 15x and comparable blouses by 2x, offering substantial weight, structured drape, and a tone-on-tone floral pattern exclusive to Simons. It resists snags, tears, and wrinkles, lasts 5-10 years with care, and stays flat and controlled via back pleat and side vents that prevent bunching during movement. However, buyers face tradeoffs: sleeves lack shaping and run long, requiring large wrists or tailoring; the hem hits at hip level, which may be too short for taller individuals; and 0.4% moisture absorption causes static cling in dry air, managed by misting or anti-static spray.
Verified claims
- Value
- Price $59 CAD undercuts luxury double-face satin by 15x and comparable blouses by 2x.
- Durability
- Resists snags, tears, and wrinkles and lasts 5-10 years with care.
- Pleat control
- Back box pleat stays flat and controlled, not puffy.
- Fabric
- Substantial weight and double-faced weave give warm, smooth satin with structured drape.
- Fit
- Sleeves lack shaping and run long, requiring large wrists or tailoring.
- Hem length
- Hem hits at hip level, not below; taller buyers may find it too short.
- Movement and drape
- Back pleat and side vents prevent bunching and maintain a straight hemline when moving.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, inside-out in mesh bag, no softener; air dry; for static, mist with water or anti-static spray.
- Pattern and versatility
- Buyers find the tone-on-tone floral pattern eye-catching; the solid back allows open layering, and the design is a Simons exclusive.
- Mobility
- Box pleat opens for reach; side vents prevent bunching at hips.
- Sleeves
- Unstructured, very long sleeves require large wrists to avoid a sloppy hang.
- Warmth
- Heavyweight satin provides warmth for fall and winter layering.
- Layering appearance
- Opaque in light colors and solid back reduce show-through and visual clutter when layered.
- Wrinkle resistance
- Resists wrinkles when packed under heavy coats for travel or daily transit.
- Static
- 0.4% moisture absorption causes static cling in dry air.
Product record
- Title
- Double-Faced Satin Shirt
- Brand
- Icône
- Price
- 59 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How this shirt compares to similar options
- Double-faced satin construction is typically a luxury-level technique — a Jason Wu Collection double-face satin oversized shirt originally retailed at $950 USD, so the Icône version delivers the same fabric technique for $59 CAD, roughly one-fifteenth the price.
- Designed exclusively in Canada as part of Simons' in-house label, the Icône shirt benefits from a direct-to-consumer brand pricing strategy that typically avoids the middleman markups of imported competitors — allowing the $59 CAD price to carry a design-exclusive status without the premium that usually accompanies it.
- A mainstream department-store alternative, the Basque Long Sleeve Double Faced Satin Shirt, normally sells for $129.95 AUD (approximately $115 CAD) — at $59 CAD, the Icône shirt is less than half the price for the same double-faced construction, and adds recycled polyester content in place of conventional polyester.
- Recycled polyester from post-consumer bottles often commands a premium; the NYDJ Trinity Blouse, also made from 100% recycled polyester, retails at $139 CAD, yet the Icône shirt offers the same sustainable material combined with double-faced satin at $59 CAD, essentially stripping out the typical eco-markup.
How the boxy cut and side vents wear
- The back box pleat provides extra ease across the shoulders so the slightly boxy cut doesn't become restrictive when you reach forward or drive — the pleat turns the boxy silhouette from a static shape into a functional fit that moves with you.
- Mini side vents at the hem prevent the shirt from pulling across the hips when you sit or walk, so the boxy cut holds its straight drape instead of buckling — a small cut that keeps the silhouette clean without sacrificing mobility.
- In casual shirt construction, a back box pleat is the classic choice — it signals a relaxed, untucked intention and adds controlled volume across the back that matches the slightly boxy silhouette, unlike dress shirts that use knife pleats for a trimmer line.
- Because the double-faced satin is heavyweight, the mini side vents are not just decorative — they prevent the substantial fabric from bunching at the hips in this boxy cut, preserving the fluid drape of the satin.
What double-faced satin means for this shirt
- The double-sided construction gives the fabric greater tensile strength and stability than single satin, meaning this shirt will withstand repeated wear, pulling on and off, and frequent laundering with better resistance to tears and snags than a lightweight charmeuse or crepe blouse.
- The dual-warp structure compacts the yarns into a tighter configuration than standard satin, so the fabric is inherently less transparent — even in the lighter Ivory/Cream Beige colorway, the shirt remains opaque without a lining, and the dense weave prevents undergarments or skin from showing through under typical indoor lighting.
- Double-faced satin is woven with two warp systems and one filling, producing a satin finish on both faces — the inside of this shirt feels just as smooth as the outside, so even though the print is only on the front, the fabric glides against skin without the scratchy, matte reverse typical of printed shirting.
- The back box pleat, cut from this fluid heavyweight fabric, opens with movement rather than puffing out stiffly — the satin's weight keeps the pleat controlled, so the shirt maintains a clean, boxy silhouette even when you reach forward or cross your arms, avoiding the 'blousing' effect that lightweight satins can produce.
Care and longevity of recycled polyester satin
- Machine washing in cold water on a gentle cycle prevents the recycled polyester from approaching its ~80°C glass transition point, where heat-set wrinkles and fiber deformation can permanently mar the satin’s surface.
- Turning the shirt inside-out and laundering it in a mesh bag shields the front-only print from the abrasion that can snag satin’s long surface floats, preserving the pattern’s crispness through repeated washes.
- Fabric softener coats fibers with a lipid film that reduces satin’s light reflectance by up to 30–40%, dulling the high-shine finish that gives the front print its depth; skipping it entirely keeps the contrast vivid.
- Because recycled fibers are shorter and less fatigue-resistant, the shirt is more likely to develop a subtle surface fuzz than distinct pills, as weaker fiber knots stay anchored to the weave rather than breaking away.
- Under proper maintenance—cold wash, air dry, and no softener—polyester double-faced satin can deliver 5–10 years of use, though the recycled content typically shifts the expected lifespan toward the 5‑year side of that range.
- Air drying is safer than machine drying because tumble dryer temperatures (routinely 70–85°C) approach the polyester deformation point, risking dulled sheen and permanent creases that undermine the heavyweight satin’s fluid structure.
- Recycled polyester satin absorbs only 0.4% moisture, making it staticky in dry air; a light mist of water or an anti-static spray worn on the inside of the shirt can dissipate charge without leaving marks.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Woman wearing a long-sleeve tone-on-tone floral satin button-up shirt with a pointed collar, partially tucked into a high-waist shiny leather-look mini skirt.
- Fabric finishShiny satin finish on the shirt producing visible highlights and soft reflections across the front panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - Tone-on-tone floral patternSubtle jacquard or printed floral motif in the same color family as the shirt, visible across the front torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Collar and placketPointed shirt collar with a central button placket showing small round buttons; placket is partially open at the chest.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.08 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve and cuff constructionLong sleeves with slightly voluminous upper sleeve tapering to fitted single-button cuffs that sit at the wrist area.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (medium) - Fit and tuckRelaxed fit through the torso with the front hem partially tucked into the skirt at the center front creating slight horizontal folds.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible secondary garmentHigh-waist smooth, shiny mini skirt with leather-like appearance visible from the waist to mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Skirt surface highlightsBroad directional highlights and soft creasing on the skirt surface indicating a smooth, slightly reflective material.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.50 · w 0.48 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a standing model against a plain light background, visible handbag strap prop at right, directional lighting from upper left casting a shadow to the right.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white or very light neutral backdrop with strong directional lighting creating a soft shadow to the model's right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and poseFemale model shown from head to mid-thigh, standing facing forward with head slightly tilted and one arm relaxed by her side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.02 · w 0.84 · h 0.96 (high) - Handbag propCream or off-white bag handle visible at the lower right edge held in the model's right hand; only the handles are visible.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Image cropImage is cropped at mid-thigh; lower legs and feet are not visible.
Colors
deep berry burgundy· shirt main#7B333Cdark chocolate brown· skirt#392522- Fabric finishShiny satin finish on the shirt producing visible highlights and soft reflections across the front panels and sleeves.
- 02
Product
A long-sleeve, button-up satin blouse in a deep reddish-purple with an all-over subtle floral jacquard. It has a spread collar, button placket, long fitted cuffs, and a loose draped fit tucked into the skirt.
- Material and patternSmooth satin fabric with a low-sheen finish and an all-over woven floral jacquard pattern visible across the front and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.07 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - ColorDeep reddish-purple / burgundy tone visible across the entire blouse.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.07 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Collar and placketClassic spread collar with a center front button placket; top buttons undone producing a V-shaped open neckline.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.07 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeves with fitted cuffs that close at the wrist; sleeves are loose through the upper arm and slightly blouson toward the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.21 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.27 (medium) - Hem stylingFront hem is tucked into the skirt creating soft folds and a slightly bloused silhouette at the waist.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.32 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Image shows a full-body studio shot of a model wearing the blouse styled with a dark skirt, cream handbag, and cream low-heel shoes against a plain light background with a warm floor and a pronounced cast shadow to the right.
- Model and poseFemale model standing three-quarters facing left with left leg slightly forward; left arm down holding a handbag and right arm relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.98 (high) - Additional garments and accessoriesDark leather-look mini skirt, cream structured handbag held in left hand, and cream pointed low-heel shoes are visible and part of the styling but are not described as the product in this image.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and floorPlain off-white wall background with a warm reddish-brown floor; strong directional lighting casts a distinct shadow of the model to the right on the wall and floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowHard directional studio lighting from the left producing sharp, high-contrast shadow on the right side of the model and on the wall.
Colors
deep burgundy· blouse body#7A2C35- Material and patternSmooth satin fabric with a low-sheen finish and an all-over woven floral jacquard pattern visible across the front and sleeves.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long-sleeve satin shirt with visible floral jacquard pattern, back yoke with center pleat, buttoned barrel cuffs, and a soft sheen on the fabric.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, loose-fitting shirt shown from the rear at a slight three-quarter angle; hem falls to hip level and covers the top of a skirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.62 · h 0.74 (high) - Fabric finishSmooth satin-like fabric with visible sheen that reflects highlights along folds and curved surfaces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.45 · h 0.50 (high) - Surface patternAll-over tonal floral jacquard or woven floral motif visible across the back and sleeves, forming a repeating flower pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.54 · h 0.60 (high) - Back constructionHorizontal back yoke at shoulder level with a centered vertical box pleat running down from the yoke.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Sleeve cuffsButtoned barrel cuffs on visible sleeve with a single small dark button on the cuff.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - CollarStandard shirt collar visible from rear, lying flat against the neck with the collar band extending across the back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible seamsVertical side seam and sleeve seam lines visible where the fabric folds toward the body and under the arm.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.46 (medium)
Other
Styled photo with model wearing the shirt, visible cream shoulder bag and leather-look skirt; studio backdrop with soft shadow to the right and directional lighting from the left.
- Model stylingFemale model shown from behind at a three-quarter angle, hair loose over the shirt and left hand resting at the hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.92 (high) - Accessory visibleSmall cream or off-white shoulder bag with a short strap worn on the model's right shoulder and resting against the shirt back.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Bottom garmentDark leather-look mini skirt visible under the shirt hem, smooth matte finish.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.66 · w 0.58 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowStrong directional studio lighting from the left creates a well-defined shadow of the model on the right side of the background wall.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.76 (high)
Colors
muted burgundy mauve· shirt body and sleeves#8C3B44- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, loose-fitting shirt shown from the rear at a slight three-quarter angle; hem falls to hip level and covers the top of a skirt.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
8 total4.5
8 reviews · out of 5
Très gaie.
★★★★★Jeannine L.
Très gaie.
SOMETHING IS MISSING
★★★★★LILLIAN D.
THE SLEEVES HAD NO STRUCTURE AND VERY LONG, JUST HANGING. . . ALTHO I DO PREFER LONG TO SHORT, HOWEVER LARGE WRISTS ARE REQUIRED.
Great blouse
★★★★★Maria D.
Very nice, exceeded expectations, thick satin, good quality, beautiful color
Chemise satin.
★★★★★Ginette R.
Je la trouve magnifique, confo mais trop courte. Je la pensais plus longue. Je donne 5 pour la qualité, l’originalité du motif et le confort
Satin shirt
★★★★★Irene M.
I'm sorry that I did not realize that the shirt was satin as I cannot wear that type of fabric.
Chemise satin double face
★★★★★edwige z.
Beau tissu et belles couleurs
Attractive pattern
★★★★★Jennie B.
Excellent quality, heavier fabric warm which is good for this time of year
Beautiful Shirt
★★★★★Laurie P.
Very pleased with this purchase. Nice, substantial weight, satiny fabric with lovely colour combo and pattern. Dress up or down, exactly what I wanted.
Q&A
3 answered- Is the fabric opaque or sheer? Will a dark bra show through lighter colors like Ivory/Cream Beige?
- This double-faced satin is described as 'heavyweight,' which suggests it is opaque and unlikely to show undergarments, even in lighter colors like Ivory/Cream Beige. The fabric is made from recycled polyester and has a substantial weight, providing coverage. However, we recommend checking the fabric's opacity in natural light for complete confidence.
- How wrinkle-resistant is this double-faced satin fabric made from recycled polyester?
- Polyester satin is naturally wrinkle-resistant, and this double-faced heavyweight fabric should hold up well against creasing. The recycled polyester material adds durability, so the shirt is likely to maintain a smooth appearance with minimal ironing needed.
- The description says 'printed on the front only'—does the back have a solid color that matches the front's background or a different finish?
- Yes, the back is a solid color that matches the front's background. Since the print is applied only to the front, the reverse side shows the base fabric color without pattern, giving a clean, solid finish.