KATO Renders its Brace Shirt in Rugged Blue Stripe Colorway

The Hiroshi Kato Brace Shirt is a lovely thing. From the texture to the colors to the timeless functionality – this is a shirt, folks. It’s what you want out of a modern shirt, and nothing you don’t: Just loud enough, ethically made, useful, and protects you from the elements. There’s very little work required on your end to make this thing look good – no breaking-in necessary, no motorcycle needed to enhance its appeal, it just works.

This highly textured, loosely woven, 11 0z. 100% cotton herringbone patterned fabric is the real star here. We love seeing shirts with texture as chunky-knit as this, especially when they’re constructed to exacting standards in the USA. Kato does things right and we’re here for it.

Brace yourself for the details: Contrast stitching, button front placket, chain stitched side seams with runoff, triple-stitched seams, embroidered button-holes, dual flap chest pockets with pen slot, and a Hiroshi Kato tag. Each shirt ships in a Kato garment bag, too.

Available for $278 from Hiroshi Kato.