josephine vented shell

Midweight Linen

$ 135.00

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  • Details

    A short, shell version of our Josephine Vented Tunic. This piece is an amalgamation of a few difference sources of inspiration. The Josephine was a piece I designed very early on - named after a favorite Wallflowers song, it was a simple cap sleeve tunic that worked with anything. For this collection, I improved the fit of the sleeves and neck, and added volume at the back with a box pleat. The side slits were inspired by Colette, one of our seamstresses, and a dramatic, full-length, sheer tunic with slits she made for herself years ago. The side vents add the perfect amount of movement and drama to this piece, and allow for excellent air flow.

    Pair with matching shorts or trousers or with a great pair of jeans. Floaty and simple, the architectural silhouette still feels super wearable and easy in this length. This piece is one of my favorite marriages of functionality and beautiful form.

    Cut from a sturdy, incredibly durable linen that can be pressed to a neat, crisp finish, or left wrinkled after washing for a perfectly lived-in look. It will only soften and improve with age, a beautiful benefit of clothing meant for a life fully-lived.

    Take a look at the Release Notes from the collection to get more details on how this style compares to past iterations and more!

  • Quick Info

    - Cap sleeve shell
    - Box pleat at back, high side vents
    - Hits at hips
    - 100% Midweight Linen
    - Available in XS-XL
    - Cut and sewn to order just for you in our Nashville studio

  • Material & Care

    Midweight Linen

    100% Linen

    This is a medium weight, sturdy, structured, incredibly durable broadcloth linen that can be pressed to a neat, crisp finish, or left wrinkled after washing for a perfectly lived-in look. It has luxurious body and weight, and the strength to stand up to years of daily wear. It will only soften and improve with age, starting out with a coarser finish but with the ability to become more supple and flexible with wear. We love linen because of the natural strength and durability the fiber possesses, and because it is a very friendly fiber on the environment. It requires very little processing, is virtually lint-free, hypoallergenic, extremely comfortable in all seasons, insulating, and absorbent. It is also one of my favorite fabrics aesthetically - possessing such charm and texture in its variation, with a natural sheen that doesn't feel at all pretentious.

    Available in four classic colors - a warm "Ivory," a natural "Flax," a rich "Navy," and a deep "Black."

    Hand or machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water. Tumble dry low. Leave unpressed for a beautifully rumpled look (as pictured here), or press on medium heat with steam to remove wrinkles, straighten neckline, sleeves and hem. Will press to a crisp, smooth finish.

    Click here to read more about the properties of our midweight linen, where it comes from, and how to care for it!

  • Sizing & Fit

    Available in sizes XS-XL. See our size chart to determine your size.

    Intended to have a relaxed trapeze shape. Slits rise to the natural waistline. Pleat at back adds volume, should fit loosely in the chest, waist and hip. Hits at hips.

    Shayla (short hair) is 5' 9.5" with a 33" bust, 26" waist, and 36" hip. She is wearing the S.

    Renee (long hair) is 5' 9.5" with a 33" bust, 25" waist and 36" hip. She is wearing the S.