THE BRAND

Barba Napoli is one of the most respected shirt manufacturers in Italy, built on a deep commitment to hand-sewn details and a quality of construction that is felt in every stitch. For those who understand the difference between a shirt that has been made and one that has simply been assembled, Barba is the answer.

DETAILS

The Barba Napoli Light Blue and Cream Flannel Checked Button Down Shirt is a casual shirt with the construction quality of something far more formal. The fabric is a 100% cotton flannel in a light blue and cream check with dark grey overcheck lines, a pattern that sits in the relaxed, country-inflected tradition of British and Neapolitan casual shirting without ever feeling rustic or overdressed. Soft, brushed and immediately comfortable from the first wear, the flannel deepens in character with every wash.

The button-down collar keeps the neckline clean and unfussy, sitting close to the neck with or without a knitwear above it, and the slim fit follows the body with the precision that Barba applies to every model in the Dandylife range. Round cuffs and mother-of-pearl buttons throughout carry the handmade Neapolitan quality that makes this a shirt worth noticing at close range, and the machine washable construction makes it a shirt worth reaching for without thinking twice. Made in Italy.

• Model: Dandylife
• Fabric: 100% Cotton flannel
• Pattern: Light blue and cream check with dark grey overcheck
• Collar: Button-down
• Cuffs: Round
• Buttons: Mother-of-pearl
• Details: Handmade throughout
• Fit: Slim
• Made in: Italy

WEAR IT WITH

With dark or washed blue jeans and a quality leather sneaker it is a complete and effortless off-duty look where the check does the work. With chinos or flannel trousers in a neutral tone and a fine cashmere crewneck layered over the top, the shirt collar visible above the neckline, it moves into a more considered smart casual register without losing any of its relaxed character. The light blue and cream palette sits naturally alongside navy, grey and brown, making it one of the more open-ended casual shirts in the wardrobe.

SIZE & FIT

• True to size, we recommend choosing your usual size
• Slim fit with a clean, precise line that works tucked or untucked

CARE

• Machine wash at 30°C with similar colours
• Do not tumble dry, hang to dry or iron while slightly damp
• Iron on a medium heat for a clean finish, or leave lightly unironed for the natural, relaxed character the flannel is designed to carry
• The cotton flannel will soften and develop character with every wash and wear