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Article: Tailored denim shirt: The art of hand embroidery and the washed treatment

Camicia in denim sartoriale: L'arte del ricamo a mano e del lavaggio washed - Valensia
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Tailored denim shirt: The art of hand embroidery and the washed treatment

Sartorial denim: when heritage meets hand embroidery

Denim is probably the most democratic and resilient fabric in fashion history. Born as workwear, it has gone through decades of cultural revolutions, but has rarely been associated with the concept of "sartorial."

Today, however, we are witnessing a change of course. In a world dominated by fast fashion, our mission is to transform classics into icons. Here's how we reinterpreted the denim shirt, elevating it to a contemporary art piece.

The search for the material: Washed cotton

It all starts with the fiber. For our new Washed Denim Shirt, we didn't want a stiff or heavy fabric. We selected a superior cotton base, subjected to a specific wash that preserves its strength but revolutionizes its feel.

The result? An incredibly soft texture that glides over the skin with the same naturalness as a cotton batiste, while maintaining that gritty soul that only denim can offer.

The art of contrast: Hand-embroidered details

If the structure is the body, the detail is the soul. The true protagonist of this garment is the hand-embroidered detailing along the edges.

We chose an electric blue thread: a vibrant shade that breaks the uniformity of the indigo wash. It is not a simple machine stitch, but a slow, almost meditative artisanal application. Each stitch traces a new idea of style, making each piece unique and unrepeatable. In an era of infinite replicas, the millimeter imperfection of handmade becomes the ultimate sign of distinction.

Camicia jeans denim washed con profili ricamati a mano - VALENSIA

Sartorial construction: beyond the casual spirit

Despite its relaxed aesthetic, the construction of our shirt follows the strict rules of Italian shirt-making:

  • The semi-French collar: Designed to be perfect both open, for a casual look, and with a knit tie for a bold contrast.
  • Technical details: Beveled cuffs and precisely calibrated finishes ensure a fit that caresses the body without restricting it.
  • The luster of mother-of-pearl: We finished the garment with real mother-of-pearl buttons. Their natural luster creates a fascinating interplay of light against the opacity of the washed denim.

Camicia jeans denim washed con profili ricamati a mano - VALENSIA

A collaborative effort

This garment is not the result of an assembly line, but of the synergy that thrives in our studio. It is the meeting between those who seek the perfect fabric and those who, with needle and thread, transform that fabric into a story to wear.

Wearing this shirt means choosing to stand out, celebrating artisanal craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

Camicia jeans denim washed con profili ricamati a mano - VALENSIA

Discover the collection and let yourself be enveloped by the softness of our artisanal denim.

 

Camicia jeans denim washed con profili ricamati a mano - VALENSIA

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