ALEMAIS
Rosemary Openwork Embroidery Pure Linen Shirt
CA$99.95CAD
Out of Stock
The Rosemary Openwork Embroidery Pure Linen Shirt is a women's button-front shirt from ALÉMAIS, crafted from 100% European linen. It features openwork tone-on-tone embroidery, covered buttons, a Cuban collar, short sleeves, a back yoke with an inverted box pleat, side vents, and a loose fit. This shirt is designed for warm-weather use and requires professional cleaning.
- Material
- Pure European linen fabric
- Style
- resort, smart-casual, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
4681012
Specifications
Artistic openwork embroidered pure linen shirt with Cuban collar and loose fit, evoking a holiday vibe.
Openwork embroidery, covered buttons, pure European linen fabric, loose fit, Cuban collar, button front.
- Material
- Pure European linen fabric
- Style
- resort, smart-casual, casual
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- openwork tone-on-tone embroidery
- covered buttons
- pure European linen fabric
- loose fit
- Cuban collar
- buttons down the front
- lightweight and structured fabric
- amplified silhouette
Product Insights
The Rosemary Openwork Embroidery Pure Linen Shirt from ALEMAIS combines lab-verified cooling and moisture-wicking performance with culturally inspired design—its 100% European linen and loose cut lower skin temperature 2–3°C and absorb 10-12% moisture, while the openwork embroidery, echoing the founder's Lebanese heritage, embodies the brand's philosophy of intentional beauty; however, the delicate construction demands hand washing, the linen shrinks 5-10% initially, and the white colorway requires a nude or white undershirt due to transparency.
Verified claims
- Cooling
- Lowers skin temperature 2–3°C vs cotton in hot, humid conditions.
- Moisture
- Absorbs 10–12% moisture vs cotton's 7.5–8.5% and dries twice as fast.
- Lab testing
- Independently lab-tested above polyester, viscose, and cotton in air permeability, water vapour permeability, and thermal buffering.
- Break-in
- Pure European linen starts crisp and softens with washing and wear.
- Shrinkage
- Pure linen can shrink 5–10% in the first wash; washing cold and air drying reduces the risk.
- Opacity
- A nude or white undershirt is recommended for the white colorway.
- Embroidery transparency
- Openwork embroidery patches are transparent by design, exposing skin.
- Care
- The care tag specifies professional cleaning to preserve the openwork embroidery's structure.
- Ironing
- Iron inside out on low-medium steam with a pressing cloth to protect the embroidery.
- Washing
- Hand wash in cold water and air dry to protect openwork embroidery and minimize shrinkage.
- Styling
- Layers under blazers and tucks into high-waisted trousers and skirts.
- Historical authenticity
- Linen was the original fabric for camp-collar shirts in 19th-century Cuba.
- Designer provenance
- Designer Lesleigh Jermanus trained at Zimmermann, a resortwear leader.
- Brand philosophy
- Brand philosophy emphasizes intentional design and joyful beauty.
- Artisanal craft
- Embroidery is a culturally grounded craft central to the brand's identity.
- Sustainability
- Shirt's linen is chosen via Alémais's good-better-best sustainability system.
- Design ethos
- Embroidery is the brand's permanent maximalist signature.
- Breathability
- Linen and loose cut maximize airflow for cooling.
- Heritage
- Rosemary shirt's openwork embroidery is inspired by founder's Lebanese heritage.
- Brand story
- The shirt's embroidery and silhouette embody the brand's 2020 founding mission to counter lockdown monotony with joy and beauty.
- Design philosophy
- This shirt earned its place per the world-doesn't-need-more-dresses philosophy, ensuring considered design.
- Linen quality
- 100% European linen from Normandy-Flanders, with lab-verified cooling and breathability.
- Cultural design lineage
- Embroidery and Cuban collar carry Lebanese and Cuban cultural roots, respectively.
- Sweat wicking
- Linen's hollow fibers wick sweat 20% faster than cotton's solid structure, pulling moisture to the fabric surface for rapid evaporation.
- Cool-to-the-touch
- The linen's high thermal conductivity gives the shirt an immediate cool-to-the-touch feel when put on.
- Pilling resistance
- The flax for this linen is grown in the Normandy–Flanders coastal belt, producing longer, more uniform fibers that resist pilling and hold a crisp structure.
Product record
- Title
- Rosemary Openwork Embroidery Pure Linen Shirt
- Brand
- ALEMAIS
- Price
- 99.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve, button-front white linen shirt with a camp collar and multiple openwork embroidered cutout patches arranged on the front and one on a sleeve.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, straight hem short-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed, boxy fit falling to the upper hip; front placket with visible buttons runs down the center.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarWide camp-style collar with pointed tips and an open V neck when buttoned partway.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Front buttonsSingle row of covered or fabric-matched round buttons centered on the placket; five buttons visible.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.58 (high) - Upper left chest cutwork patchRound openwork embroidered cutout with a decorative floral/loop motif and an outer ring of small rectangular cutouts, sewn onto the fabric.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower left front arch patchVertical arched openwork embroidery patch with internal rectilinear and arch motifs placed near the lower left front panel.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Right front rectangular patchTall rectangular openwork embroidered patch with a delicate internal repeating motif sewn onto the right front panel at mid-torso.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Right sleeve patchSmall square/rectangular openwork embroidery patch applied to the outer side of the right sleeve near the elbow.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric and texturePlain-woven linen fabric with a slightly slubbed natural texture visible in close view; fabric appears lightweight and unlined.
- Buttons material colorButtons match the shirt color and appear to be covered in the same or similar fabric, producing a matte, slightly textured finish.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Side seam pocket appearanceLeft side seam is slightly opened by the model's hand in pocket, indicating a side pocket, though the pocket interior is not visible.Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh to just above shoulders against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Framing and cropImage cropped to show the model from mid-thigh to above the shoulders with the head partly out of frame; shirt front is centered.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray seamless studio background with no visible props.
- Model poseModel stands with left arm relaxed and hand in side seam area and right arm hanging straight; head turned slightly to model right.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Shorts propModel wears patterned shorts with multicolor abstract blocks visible at the bottom of the frame; these are a styling prop not part of the product shirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting produces minimal shadows and an overall even exposure across the shirt surface.
Colors
soft white· main fabricwarm cream· embroidered cutworkmatte white· buttons#F2F1F1- Overall silhouetteLoose, straight hem short-sleeve button-up shirt with a relaxed, boxy fit falling to the upper hip; front placket with visible buttons runs down the center.
- 02
Product
Upper-front view of a light-colored short-sleeve linen shirt showing collar, front button placket with fabric-wrapped buttons, and multiple openwork embroidered patches on chest and sleeve.
- CollarNotched camp-style collar with pointed lapels lying flat and forming an open V at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.17 (high) - Fabric textureMedium-weight plain-woven fabric with visible irregular linen slubs and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high) - Button placketCenter front placket with small round fabric-wrapped buttons spaced vertically; buttonholes not visible in detail.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.25 · w 0.21 · h 0.54 (high) - Rectangular openwork patch, right chestLarge rectangular embroidered openwork patch with floral and geometric motifs stitched onto the front lower chest area.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.21 · h 0.24 (high) - Circular openwork patch, left chest (partial)Part of a circular embroidered openwork medallion visible near the left shoulder/upper chest, showing radial and floral cutwork.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.21 · h 0.24 (medium) - Rectangular openwork patch, sleeveSmaller rectangular embroidered openwork patch positioned on the outer upper sleeve with similar floral/geometric motifs as chest patch.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.47 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve cut and lengthShort sleeve with a straight hem that falls above the elbow and a relaxed, slightly boxy sleeve shape.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.42 · w 0.36 · h 0.42 (high) - Button detailButtons covered in matching fabric forming small rosette-like textured discs.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.09 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.09 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the upper torso of a model against a neutral light grey background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model framingPartial upper-torso crop showing chin, neck, and shoulders of a model; face cropped above the nose.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - BackgroundUniform light grey neutral background with no visible texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, directional studio lighting from upper left producing gentle shadows along seams and under the collar.
- Image cropRight side of the shirt and sleeve extend to the image edge; left side of the garment is partially cropped.
Colors
warm off-white· main fabriccream· embroidered openwork- CollarNotched camp-style collar with pointed lapels lying flat and forming an open V at the neckline.
- 03
Product
Back view of a white short-sleeve linen shirt with a horizontal back yoke, a centered inverted box pleat, short sleeves with turned hems, a camp-style collar, and a straight hem with short side vents. Openwork embroidery detail is visible on the left sleeve.
- Back yoke and pleatHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back with a centered inverted box pleat running down from the yoke to the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.62 (high) - CollarLow camp-style collar with a visible collar stand and soft roll visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort, straight sleeves with a turned hem; left sleeve shows additional openwork embroidery panel near the outer sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Openwork embroidery (left sleeve)Vertical narrow panel of openwork embroidery along the outer side of the left sleeve using a contrasting light beige thread.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible as subtle slub and weave irregularities across the shirt surface.
- Hem and side ventsStraight hem finishing with short side vents visible where the shirt overlaps the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a neutral light gray background; patterned shorts and the model's arms and partial profile are visible. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear, head turned slightly to the left so a side profile of the face is visible; hands relaxed at sides with fingertips near the shorts.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 0.98 (high) - Visible secondary garmentPatterned shorts in red, beige, blue and brown tones are visible below the shirt hem; they are not part of the white shirt product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadows.
- Image cropShot is cropped slightly above the model's head and at mid-thigh, showing the full back of the shirt and partial legs.
Colors
off-white· bodylight beige· openwork embroidery#DEDEDD- Back yoke and pleatHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back with a centered inverted box pleat running down from the yoke to the hem.