3sixteen has introduced a stunning fabric dyed with natural indigo and hand-screened with a mid-century inspired discharge print. This intricate process takes place in a small workshop in India, where translucent ink is used to lift dyes from cotton fabric. The print draws inspiration from an album cover designed by abstract artist Josef Albers.
India has a rich history of indigo production, and Indian craftsmen continue to produce some of the world's most vibrant and beautiful indigo. The natural dye on this piece yields a lighter shade of blue compared to traditional Japanese indigos, known for their deep, violet hues. The artisans in this workshop primarily use natural indigo dyes from plants, resulting in more pronounced color fading. If you're looking for fabric that ages beautifully over the next year or two with wear and wash, this is the perfect choice.
This Leisure Shirt is a homage to vintage 1950s open-collar vacation shirts, capturing the laid-back energy of the season with its confident design. The shirt is adorned with coconut shell buttons, adding a delightful texture and color.
The cut features a relaxed fit, staying true to the classic leisureshirts, and follows standard sizing.If you usually wear a size M in 3sixteen shirts or other American brands, you'll find a suitable fit with this shirt in size M. However, as always, we recommend consulting our size chart for the perfect fit.
Founded in LA by Johan Lam and Andrew Chen over a decade ago, 3sixteen's philosophy is evident in pieces they've developed since 2008: shirts, jackets, basics and accessories all take cues in form and function from their jeans. Fabrics and trims are always chosen for their capacity to develop character with time. 3sixteen aim is that, with diligent wear, the customers are rewarded with something well-aged, never 'old.'
