The Flat Head's Western Shirt stands out with its captivating natural pearl buttons against a deep indigo background. Made from a dark indigo-dyed selvedge dobby fabric, this shirt features classic Western elements like shoulder yokes and flap pockets, finished with a sharp silhouette that offers a sleek look when worn. Designed for comfort, this lightweight shirt is perfect for warm weather, providing an easy layer to protect against indoor air conditioning.
Crafted from indigo-dyed dobby fabric using different dyeing techniques for the warp and weft threads, the shirt creates a unique texture that evolves over time. The natural pearl buttons on the placket, cuffs, and pocket flaps add a rich, iridescent touch, with each button showcasing a unique look due to its natural composition. The shirt is made with double-needle chain stitching, enhancing its durability, and the edges feature selvedge detailing from old-style shuttle looms, a hallmark of vintage-inspired craftsmanship. It also includes vintage-style triangular gussets at the hem, serving more for design aesthetics than structural necessity
The shirts from Flat Head are more True to Size compared to other upper garments of the brand, such as t-shirts or sweatshirts, which tend to run small. Despite having a slim fit, we consider the True to Size sizing to be accurate. However, as always, we recommend consulting our size chart for the perfect fit.
The Flat Head is one of the benchmark Japanese repro Americana-style brands. Its founder, Mayashi Kobayashi, is known in the scene for being a die-hard fanatic of 1950s American style. Inspired by the music, motorbikes, cars, architecture of the era, and with a clear rockabilly influence, Kobayashi created in 1996 a truly authentic brand that today has some firm devotees. It stands out for the extreme quality of each one of its pieces. The brand is always very much aware of a curious philosophy that believes that a product is fully finished only after the customer has worn and moulded it to themselves.