The casual shirt, Robert Redford style
The iconic, signature Balibaris casual fit. Slightly tailored for elegance and comfort, with a variety of button styles, collars, and pockets. 1 iconic fit for 7 iconic styles: Tribeca, College, Mercer, Soho, Brett, Gareth, and Willis
The denim shirt, like Jean-Paul Belmondo
2 shirt models (Tribeca, College) and 2 overshirt models (John, Kyle), a cotton denim canvas in twill weave, like jeans but lighter, strong and robust, often washed for more character and authenticity.
The formal shirt, Sean Connery style
A formal, iconic, and signature Balibaris cut. Semi-fitted, with a slightly flattering fit, comfortable and functional. 1 cut for 4 iconic styles: Jake (6.5cm classic collar), Jay (5.3cm classic collar), Jill (inverted collar), and Gareth (officer collar). With triple-reinforced collars and integrated stays.
The overshirt, à la Leonardo DI Caprio
2 cuts: a straight cut (Parker and John models) and a “boxy” cut (Chelsea and Kyle models), dressed with patch pockets.
The short-sleeved shirt, Marlon Brando style
1 iconic model: the Harlem shirt, and its straight cut with a straight hem, its small, understated Hawaiian collar and its chest patch pocket.
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Oxford cotton
Cotton in an almost grid weave: at Balibaris, we use either classic Oxford (weft thread interlaced with a warp thread, often white), or dyed in plain garment dye.
Appearance : Somewhat textured and grainy.
Benefits :
⮑ Robust and breathable⮑ Less wrinkle-prone than poplin
⮑ Versatile: can be worn with jeans or dressy chinos.
Use : Ideal for a casual chic shirt.
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Stone Wash
Cotton in twill weave (fine diagonal ribbed weave), like jeans but lighter for a shirt.
Appearance : Indigo blue or faded, texture visible.
Benefits :
⮑ Strong and robust
⮑ Often faded for added character and authenticity
⮑ Develops a nice patina over time.Use : Defined casual look. Wear open or as an overshirt.
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Chambray Cotton
Cotton in a plain weave, with a white weft thread and a colored warp thread (often blue).
Appearance : Similar to denim but lighter and more flexible.
Benefits :
⮑ Very comfortable, soft, good for mid-season.
⮑ Very bright side
⮑ Less visually marked than denim.Use : Casual chic, good alternative to jeans in summer.
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Waffle cotton
Cotton with a naturally textured surface, often through a mechanical or thermal process.
Appearance : Checkered appearance (like a “waffle”), light, no need for ironing.
Benefits :
⮑ Very light and breathable, does not stick to the skin.
⮑ No ironing required
⮑ Perfect for summer or traveling.Usage : Casual, effortlessly cool.
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Linen & Cotton
Blend of cotton (softness) with a majority of linen (lightness) at Balibaris.
Appearance : Natural, slightly textured, with a drier hand.
Benefits :
⮑ Lightweight and breathable
⮑ Softer than linen alone, more “firm” than cotton alone.
⮑ Less crease-prone than 100% linen, therefore very easy to wear and maintainUse : Summer, seaside, casual or dressy outfits.
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Linen
Lightweight and thermoregulating natural fiber.
Appearance : Natural, raw.
Benefits :
⮑ Ultra-breathable and thermoregulating; keeps you cool even in high heat⮑ Absorbent without sticking to the skin
⮑ Soft fall, slightly crinkled effect chic
⮑ Eco-responsible because linen requires much less water than cotton.Use : “Riviera” style, casual-chic, perfect for summer.
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Lyocell
Fiber of plant origin (wood pulp processed in an eco-responsible way), often popularized by the brand name TencelTM.
Appearance : Very fluid with an almost peach skin feel.
Benefits :
⮑ Ultra soft with a silky touch, very comfortable to wear
⮑ Breathable and thermoregulating
⮑ Strong fiber that holds its shape well over time; crease-resistantUse : Perfect for slightly more dressy but comfortable shirts, or cool/urban looks.
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Poplin
Poplin is the most commonly used classic weave for shirts. It is a very tight weave in canvas (warp thread finer than weft thread).
Benefits :
⮑ Very smooth, clean, crisp and elegant finish – perfect for business meetings and ceremonies
⮑ Very light and breathable
⮑ Perfect under a formal jacket or blazer.
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Waffle cotton
Twill, or twill, is a weave that is easily identified by its fine diagonal ribbed weave.
Benefits :
⮑ Resistant and less crease-prone
⮑ Soft and silky touch
⮑ A little less formal than poplin, but often more elegant to wear with more relief.
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