
Sacai
Layered Panel Poplin Shirt
The Layered Panel Poplin Shirt is a long-sleeve button-up shirt made in Japan from a lightweight cotton and polyester poplin blend. It has a point collar, hidden front button placket, overlaid front panel, single chest patch pocket, buttoned cuffs, back box pleat, rounded hem, and a relaxed fit. It is intended for everyday wear as a standalone shirt or as a layering piece.
- Material
- cotton and polyester blend
- Style
- relaxed-fit, utilitarian, experimental, contemporary, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Sacai poplin shirt with a layered front panel and double collar, blending utilitarian tailoring with urban sophistication.
Layered panel and double collar, hidden button placket, overlaid front panel, patch chest pocket, back box pleat, rounded hem, relaxed fit.
- Material
- cotton and polyester blend
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- relaxed-fit, utilitarian, experimental, contemporary, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work, business-casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- layered panel construction with overlaid front panel
- double collar design
- lightweight cotton and polyester poplin
- point collar
- hidden button placket
- long sleeves with buttoned cuffs
- patch pocket on the chest
- box pleat in the back
- rounded hem
- relaxed fit
- made in Japan
- utilitarian precision meets fashion-forward design
- creative urban sophistication
Product Insights
Layered Panel Poplin Shirt Relaxed, dropped-shoulder, boxy silhouette Layered front panel and double collar are the defining structural features Size 2: 54 cm length, 60 cm shoulder, 60.5 cm flat chest (~121 cm around) Dry clean only; do not wash, bleach or tumble dry; iron with or without steam Polyester-rich fibres may feel sweaty and retain odours more than cotton
Verified claims
- category
- Women's shirt/top
- variant
- Single white colorway, sizes 1-3, all in stock at 1150 CAD
- material
- 65% polyester / 35% cotton body; overlaid parts 100% polyester
- fit
- Relaxed, dropped-shoulder, boxy silhouette
- sizing
- Size 2: 54 cm length, 60 cm shoulder, 60.5 cm flat chest (~121 cm around)
- stretch
- No stretch; give comes from the relaxed cut
- hand_feel
- Crisp, matte poplin with a soft-firm blended hand
- breathability
- Airy for a woven shirt, but less breathable than all-cotton poplin
- comfort_tradeoff
- Polyester-rich fibres may feel sweaty and retain odours more than cotton
- wrinkle_resistance
- Polyester-major blend resists creasing and helps hold shape and colour
- care
- Dry clean only; do not wash, bleach or tumble dry; iron with or without steam
- opacity
- White poplin can show through; check undergarment opacity
- durability
- Collar edges and cuffs wear first; polyester-major blend aids longevity
- pilling
- Moderate pilling risk from the polyester content
- construction_layering
- Layered front panel and double collar are the defining structural features
- construction_front
- Covered placket, chest patch pocket and buttoned cuffs
- construction_back
- Back box pleat, yoke seam and curved hem with side openings
- styling
- Design-forward layering makes it a statement shirt, not a plain basic
- use_cases
- Best for temperate indoor or layered urban wear
- value
- 1150 CAD reflects Sacai designer construction, not commodity poplin value
- origin
- Made in Japan under Sacai's experimental-basics ethos
Product record
- Title
- Layered Panel Poplin Shirt
- Brand
- Sacai
- Price
- 1150 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Layered Panel Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a statement white shirt that reworks the classic button-up through layered front panels and a double collar — described by Sacai as a blend of utilitarian precision and fashion-forward design. It's cut in a relaxed, boxy fit from lightweight poplin (65% polyester, 35% cotton), with a hidden front button placket, single chest patch pocket, buttoned long cuffs, a back box pleat and a rounded hem, and it is made in Japan. Shoppers who prefer a pure-cotton shirt should note the polyester-forward blend, and it comes in sizes 1 to 3 in white.[1,2,3,4] | Draped Poplin Top: Choose this if you want a statement blouse with dramatic, squared shoulder panels and a high wrapped neckline that gathers in a slanted drape along the body, finishing in a wide ribbed knit waistband for a fitted look at the hips. It suits those drawn to a free-flowing, bloused silhouette in smooth black poplin with a subtle sheen, and it is made in Japan in sizes 1 through 4. One thing to weigh: the product page lists the fabric as crisp 100% cotton poplin in one place and as 65% polyester with 35% cotton in another, and it does not specify which applies.[5,6,7,8] | Utility Cotton Trapeze Shirt: Choose this if you want a statement shirt that blends utilitarian details—buttoned flap patch pockets, topstitching, and large back pleats—with a sculptural, relaxed trapeze silhouette that is slightly cropped with a straight hem. Choose this for its mixed-material construction: a weather-resistant 100% cotton canvas body with a silky 100% nylon back panel and yoke, made in Japan and offered in Black in sizes 1 and 2. Note that the fit is boxy with short, wide sleeves and dropped shoulders, so it suits those comfortable with an oversized, fashion-forward shape.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve white poplin shirt worn by a model; shirt has layered front panels, a classic pointed collar, single chest patch pocket, long cuffs with visible buttons, and a straight hem that falls to the hips. Lower half shows black straight-leg pants with an asymmetrical skirt-like layered panel over the front right leg and black heeled ankle boots.
- Shirt bodyWhite long-sleeve button-up shirt with a central front panel that visually overlaps a second layer, producing a layered paneled front; straight hem sitting at hip level.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high) - CollarClassic pointed collar with a visible top button and a short stand, collar appears layered over the shirt's front placket.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest (viewer right) integrated into the front panel.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with full-length straight cut; wide turned cuffs with visible buttons at each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Layering detail at side seamsSide panels show a layered seam opening revealing underlayer fabric along the shirt sides, creating slight side slits toward the hem.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium) - PantsBlack straight-leg trousers that fall to the ankle with a clean front crease and fitted waist under the shirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.76 · h 0.45 (high) - Asymmetrical skirt panelDetached or layered black skirt-like panel draped over the front right thigh, creating an asymmetrical layered look over the pants; panel has pleated fullness and a flared hem.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.42 · h 0.28 (high) - Ankle bootsBlack leather ankle boots with a pointed toe and a sculptural circular metallic heel visible on the left boot (viewer left).
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.82 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible skin and handsModel's hands are visible at sides below shirt hem; left hand (viewer right) shows a ring on a finger.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.54 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray gradient background showing a cropped full-body view of a model wearing the product. Soft even lighting with minimal shadows; image centered and vertically cropped just above the model's mouth and just below the boots.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal studio shot cropped above the mouth and below the ankles, centered subject with head partially out of frame.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray gradient background with no props or visible set elements.
- Lighting and shadowsEven diffuse studio lighting producing soft shadows beneath the boots and slight shading on folds of the garments.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear focus on garments and minimal compression artifacts.
Colors
bright white· shirt#F3F2F8deep black· pants#0E0D14deep black· skirt panel#0E0D14black leather· boots#0E0C13warm gold· cuff buttons- Shirt bodyWhite long-sleeve button-up shirt with a central front panel that visually overlaps a second layer, producing a layered paneled front; straight hem sitting at hip level.
- 02

Product
Right-front three-quarter view of a white long-sleeve poplin shirt showing a layered/covered central placket, pointed collar, chest patch pocket, long sleeves with button cuffs, and curved hem with side openings.
- Pointed collarWide pointed shirt collar with visible layered inner collar stand; collar lies open and sits flat against the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.44 · h 0.17 (high) - Covered central placketA central front panel overlays the button area creating a clean, covered placket running vertically down the shirt center.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Chest patch pocketSingle chest pocket on the left-front (wearer left) with a subtle angled lower edge visible against the front panel.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.26 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high) - Long sleeves with cuffsFull-length sleeves with visible single-button barrel cuffs on the right sleeve (wearer right); cuffs are set with a seam and button closure.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high) - Curved hem and side openingsShirt hem is curved with a longer central front and visible side openings where front panels separate from the side seam.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.72 · w 0.70 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven plain weave with a matte finish consistent with lightweight poplin; fabric shows gentle creasing at sleeve and hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Relaxed fit drapeShirt hangs loosely from the shoulders with extra fabric across the torso indicating a relaxed, boxy silhouette.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Cropped studio portrait showing the upper body of a model wearing the shirt against a plain light grey background; soft, even lighting highlights fabric texture and creates gentle shadows along folds.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter frontal view from mid-thigh to just above the head, model turned slightly to her left; left hand and part of a dark skirt are visible at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.96 · h 0.40 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light grey background with even diffused studio lighting producing soft, low-contrast shadows.
- Model visible featuresPartial view of model: lower face, neck, and curly hair are visible; hands rest at sides with left hand visible in frame.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
bright white· shirt main body- Pointed collarWide pointed shirt collar with visible layered inner collar stand; collar lies open and sits flat against the upper chest.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve white poplin shirt showing a straight back yoke, single center pleat, full-length sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a gently curved hem.
- Back panel and pleatFlat white back panel with a single vertical center box pleat running from the yoke to the hem.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.68 (high) - Yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.13 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (high) - CollarClassic shirt collar visible from the rear, laying flat against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.03 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionSet-in long sleeves with smooth seams running from the shoulder; sleeves fall straight and relaxed.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.60 (high) - Cuffs and buttonsTurned single-button barrel cuffs with visible round light-colored buttons; button plackets visible at the cuff area.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem shapeGently curved shirt hem with slight rounding at the sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.73 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly woven poplin-like fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture.
- Visible stitchingNarrow, straight topstitching along the yoke seam and cuffs visible against the white fabric.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.13 · w 0.70 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.04 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the shirt is photographed from behind against a plain light background; lower black garment is visible; lighting is soft and even with a subtle shadow on the left side.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear crop showing the model from the upper shoulders to the hips; subject centered with slight turn of the head to the left.
- Background and stagingEven light neutral background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Visible non-product garmentLower portion of a black skirt or trousers worn by the model is visible under the shirt; not described as product details.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Model detailModel's left hand and fingers with a ring are visible at the lower left edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing under the hem and on the left sleeve.
Colors
bright white· shirt body#C5C4CAcream· cuff buttons#EAEAEA- Back panel and pleatFlat white back panel with a single vertical center box pleat running from the yoke to the hem.