
Lemaire
Washed Cotton-Silk Point-Collar Shirt
This is a slim-fit, long-sleeve shirt from Lemaire, crafted from a handwashed cotton-silk blend for a soft, lightly weathered feel. It features a pointed collar, front button fastening, buttoned straight cuffs, pearly buttons, flat back pleating, and contrast stitching. Made in Lithuania, the shirt offers a classic yet contemporary style suitable for everyday wear.
- Material
- Cotton-silk blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, contemporary, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
A slim-fit point-collar shirt made from a handwashed cotton-silk blend, featuring clean lines and a timeless aesthetic.
Handwashed cotton-silk blend, slim fit, pointed collar, front button fastening, long sleeves, buttoned cuffs, pearly buttons, flat pleating on back, contrast stitching.
- Material
- Cotton-silk blend
- Secondary
- silk
- Style
- classic, contemporary, minimal
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Handwashed cotton-silk blend
- Slim fit
- Pointed shirt collar
- Front button fastening
- Long sleeves
- Buttoned straight cuffs
- Pearly buttons
- Flat pleating on the back
- Contrast stitching
- Made in Lithuania
Product Insights
Lemaire's Washed Cotton-Silk Point-Collar Shirt, at 795 CAD, is a modular wardrobe staple blending 80% cotton and 20% silk to reduce creasing and pilling, manage moisture, and drape elegantly. Its genuine mother-of-pearl buttons resist chipping and yellowing, while contrast stitching and a flat back pleat add subtle craft. The tradeoff: professional dry cleaning only. Designed for mixing across seasons and silhouettes.
Verified claims
- Fabric performance
- The 80/20 cotton-silk blend reduces creasing and pilling, manages moisture, and drapes elegantly.
- Care
- The shirt requires professional dry cleaning only.
- Buttons
- The genuine mother-of-pearl buttons resist chipping and yellowing.
- Design philosophy
- Lemaire positions this shirt as a modular piece for mixing across seasons and silhouettes.
- Details
- Genuine mother-of-pearl buttons, contrast stitching, and a flat back pleat distinguish the shirt with subtle craft.
Product record
- Title
- Washed Cotton-Silk Point-Collar Shirt
- Brand
- Lemaire
- Price
- 795 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How the washed cotton-silk blend feels and ages
- The silk component’s smooth protein fibers create an elegant, flowing drape that allows the shirt to conform gracefully to the body, while the majority cotton content provides enough body and structure to maintain the sharp lines of the pointed collar and cuffs, preventing the limpness that can occur with higher-silk blends.
- Compared to a 100% cotton or 100% silk shirt, this cotton-silk blend resists creasing better throughout a day of wear — a practical advantage that keeps the shirt looking crisp longer without compromising the natural fiber hand.
- Cotton’s natural breathability keeps air circulating close to the skin, and the 20% silk’s high hygroscopicity — capable of absorbing up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp — actively wicks perspiration, making the shirt comfortable to wear across a wide range of temperatures despite its long sleeves.
Lemaire's design philosophy in the point-collar shirt
- Lemaire explicitly designs for mix-and-match wearability, explaining that 'good clothes are clothes you can mix with other things' — meaning this shirt is meant to slide into an existing Lemaire wardrobe without friction, functioning as a foundational piece across seasons and silhouettes.
- Contrast stitching, pearly buttons, and a flat back pleat embody Lemaire’s belief that 'what makes a difference will be the colourway, the fabrication, the details, the cut' — these are the micro-signifiers that elevate this piece from generic button-down to a recognizably Lemaire garment, rewarding a closer look.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve point-collar shirt shown on a model from neck to upper thighs; visible features include a pointed collar, central button placket with round buttons, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a gently curved hem.
- Point collarClassic pointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and a single top button at the throat; collar lies flat and tapers to a point toward the chest.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.07 · w 0.33 · h 0.12 (high) - Center button placketNarrow stitched placket runs vertically down the center front with a visible row of round buttons set into stitched buttonholes.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.15 · w 0.12 · h 0.68 (high) - Buttons detailSmall round pearlescent buttons with visible thread at their centers, mounted on the placket.
2 regions
x 0.49 · y 0.19 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.33 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high) - Long sleeves and cuffsFull-length sleeves finishing in barrel cuffs with visible horizontal stitching lines and a seam where the cuff meets the sleeve; cuffs are buttoned and lie flat.
4 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.16 · w 0.33 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.16 · w 0.33 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem is gently curved at the front bottom with visible single topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.75 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight smooth woven fabric with a soft matte finish and subtle natural creasing across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Seam and topstitchingVisible shoulder and side seams with parallel topstitching running along the placket, cuffs, and hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Visible model croppingImage shows the garment worn on a model cropped from just below the nose to the upper thighs, so front shoulder fit and silhouette are visible.
Other
Studio shot showing the garment on a model against a plain light grey background; even soft lighting with minimal shadow and the image cropped at chin and upper thighs.
- Background and lightingNeutral light grey studio background with even, soft lighting and faint soft shadow at the sides of the model.
- Shot compositionFrontal product shot on a standing model cropped from just below the nose to the upper thighs, centered in the frame.
- Model hands visibleModel's hands are visible at the lower edges of the frame, partially overlapping the garment hem and pant tops.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.82 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution clear image with fine detail visible and no notable motion blur.
Colors
cream off-white· bodypearl white· buttons#F5F2F1- Point collarClassic pointed shirt collar with visible topstitching and a single top button at the throat; collar lies flat and tapers to a point toward the chest.
- 02

Product
Front upper-body view of a light-colored long-sleeve button-up shirt showing point collar, center button placket with visible buttons, shoulder seam and upper sleeve; fabric has a smooth, slightly crinkled matte finish and visible topstitching along seams and placket.
- Collar shapePoint collar with moderately long, narrow points and visible topstitching along the collar edge
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.45 · h 0.15 (high) - Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with single row of four visible round four-hole buttons sewn through the placket; placket shows parallel rows of topstitching
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven fabric with a soft matte finish and faint, natural creasing especially at the chest and near the sleeve; fabric appears lightweight
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.65 · h 0.62 (high) - Shoulder constructionSet-in shoulder seam visible across the top of the shoulder with topstitching following the seam line
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.08 · w 0.35 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve and armholeLong sleeve with a smooth upper sleeve and a slight fold at the armhole indicating relaxed fit; cuff not visible in this crop
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.66 (high) - Topstitch detailMultiple rows of visible topstitching along the placket and collar in a thread color close to the fabric color
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible brand or markingsNo printed brand, logo, or labels visible on the garment in this view
Other
Studio portrait-style crop showing model from shoulders to mid-torso against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Model crop and posePartial frontal view of a model from chin to mid-torso; head partially visible, hair straight and falling behind shoulders
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle highlights on fabric and minimal harsh shadows
- Image cropTight crop focused on upper torso and collar; lower hem and cuffs are outside the frame
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with clear detail and accurate rendering of fabric texture and stitching
Colors
pale warm beige· shirt bodyoff-white pearlescent· buttons- Collar shapePoint collar with moderately long, narrow points and visible topstitching along the collar edge
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve, point-collar shirt in a light cream/off-white woven fabric with a center back box pleat, yoke seam, curved hem, and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt with a straight back, dropped shoulder seam, and a gently curved hem that is longer at the center back.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.08 · w 0.72 · h 0.84 (high) - Center back pleatSingle wide inverted box pleat running down from the back yoke to the mid-back, creating a soft vertical fold.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.56 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back, aligned with the base of the collar.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.10 (high) - Collar (rear)Point collar seen from the rear with a visible collar stand and topstitching along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve and cuff constructionLong set-in sleeves ending in buttoned barrel cuffs; each cuff shows visible stitching and at least two vertically aligned buttons or buttonholes.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth matte finish and a subtle irregular texture visible in areas of slight shadow and fold.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Side seam detailSide seam visible with a small rear side vent where the hem curves, forming a slight overlap at the lower side.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.22 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the shirt against a neutral light-gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the rear with head slightly turned to the right; hands relaxed at sides and white pants visible below the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light-gray seamless background with soft, diffused lighting producing gentle shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with clear focus and visible fabric texture; no visible packaging or props.
Colors
light cream· shirt fabricpearl light gray· cuff buttons- Overall silhouetteBack view of a relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt with a straight back, dropped shoulder seam, and a gently curved hem that is longer at the center back.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- What is the exact cotton-to-silk ratio in the fabric blend?
- The fabric blend is 80% cotton and 20% silk [1].
- What are the recommended care instructions? Is it machine washable or dry clean only?
- The shirt is not machine washable — it requires professional dry cleaning. The care label advises: do not wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, cool iron, and soft dry clean only [1].
- Are the pearly buttons made of real mother-of-pearl or are they synthetic?
- Yes, the buttons are described as mother-of-pearl buttons on the Lemaire official page [1]. Our listing calls them "pearly buttons," which is consistent with genuine mother-of-pearl.
- What color is the contrast stitching (e.g., white, beige, or a contrasting shade)?
- The color of the contrast stitching is not specified in our listing or on the Lemaire product page. From the product photos available online, it appears to be a slightly lighter or off-white shade, but we cannot confirm the exact color. For verification, we suggest checking the item in person or contacting Lemaire directly.