If you purchase the Paco or the Zile you can get the hood and sleeve for free.
There is a discount code: Hood
( until February 2nd )
These are all versions of the Paco shirt
Their long lines are a welcome change to men´s otherwise identical shirts!
Top left: the Paco shirt with the hood extension pattern, sleeve extension pattern, belt and double patch pockets.
Top right: The original striped Paco with a wandering chest pocket , post pockets and a reach sleeve with a cuff and placket.
Bottom left: The idea to try the style in cord...with the same sleeve finish as the Oblong (the Zile and Paco Sleeve extension pattern); a belt and belt loops.
Bottom right: The result was a very elegant piece- a mix of a smoking jacket and a dressing gown.
The thing I love about all of these pieces is that they really are an alternative to the "uniform " that many men wear.
This is a beautiful shape on most guys and is a deliberate nod to the tried and true styles of south Asia and the Arabic world.
Photo : Sean Paul Denny
The notched shirt collar and buttoned front opening add “classic” menswear elements to the style as do also the back yoke, movement folds, sleeve plackets and cuffs.
The long side splits allow easy access to trouser pockets.
The Back has a hint of a shirt tail and is slightly longer than the front ... to add mystery.
The Post pocket can also be added into the side splits ( they are nifty)
There is also an optional “ wandering “ chest pocket too
The Paco Shirt and the Zile Shirt are “Pattern Brothers” this means they share the same pattern extensions.
This means a hooded Paco is also possible..with a belt too… and even perhaps double patch pockets… If this is exciting for you …. You are not alone!
This Blog post might be an interesting read. and because the Paco and Zile have a similar construction to the Oblong... check out those blog posts too
Here are the details for the extension Hood and Sleeve details
Here is the closely related Trunk Jacket.
photo: Sean Paul Denny
*Paco is my shop mate. He is the designer of Remesalt a size and Gender inclusive label.
His wonderful sense of style also runs parallel to the mainstream.
One of the first off the rank is for Pete- Mr. @anakiequilter
