Hand Smocked White Button Up with Blue Threadwork

Fit Notes: Best fits a medium

Type: One of one

Detailed Description:

This piece began as a classic men’s shirt in crisp reclaimed cotton. I transformed it with hours of hand smocking across the waist, pulling the fabric into a soft gathered shape that defines the body without restricting it. The smocking creates folds that rise and fall as you move, giving the shirt a sculptural quality that feels alive.

Blue cotton thread runs through the smocking and falls free in long strands that sway against the hips. The loose ends are intentional. They bring a sense of motion and storytelling, like the shirt is gradually unraveling its own past life while stepping into a new one.

The oversized structure balances the delicate handwork. Wear it loose over trousers, belted as a shirt dress, or layered with tulle and texture for a more dramatic look. On the body it feels expressive, personal, and quietly powerful.

Every stitch is done by hand. Every gather is shaped slowly and intentionally. This shirt is one of one.