Le Minor x Flâneurs Loose Marinière Gitane/Black

Loose Fit Mariner Shirt Le Minor x Flâneurs Gitane/Black

• Exclusive collaboration / Limited edition
• Material: 100% combed cotton
• Thick fabric of 380gr/m2
• Gauge 14
• Knitted on a 1960s machine
• Loose straight fit
• Wide neckline
• Made in France, in the Le Minor workshops at Guidel

A true icon of the sailor's wardrobe, the mariner shirt is one of those timeless pieces that has crossed eras and trends without losing its authenticity. Perpetuated and magnified by the Morbihan knitwear company Le Minor for generations, it was natural that it would naturally integrate into a joint project.

Mutually inspired by Japan, we worked together on a voluminous cut, representative of modern Japanese attire. Thus, unlike the authentic fitted mariner shirt, our Loose Mariner features significant shoulder and chest widths, a more voluminous sleeve, and a shorter length to enhance the boxy effect. The collar has also been redesigned by reducing its usual depth while retaining its classic boat shape.

The uniqueness of its cut perfectly complements one of the thickest cotton fabrics offered by Le Minor. It is made from a so-called "raw" combed cotton yarn, with a typical dry touch, spun in France and then knitted on a mechanical "Gauge 14" machine from the 1960s. The weight of 380gr/m² (+/- 11oz) is more akin to a light sweatshirt than a t-shirt per se, making it a robust mariner shirt, resistant to intensive use and the test of time. This generous thickness also ensures a clean and sharp drape. The deliberately ample shape provides undeniable comfort when worn and pairs perfectly with our Milano knit Noragi, the second piece of this collaboration.