Journal

Words by Teo van den Broeke, style expert and author

I firmly believe that a denim shirt is one of the sartorial cornerstones of any properly-curated masculine wardrobe - comfortable, stylish, and, above all, versatile. 

Consider Texan designer and director Tom Ford, who frequently pairs his denim shirts with classic charcoal suits and a chest rug, or the late, great Steve McQueen, who wore his with jeans and a leather jacket. Understated yet sexy, chic yet relaxed, there’s very little a denim shirt doesn’t compliment. 

Take Luca Faloni’s classic light blue denim shirt, for example. Made in Italy - the spiritual home of high quality denim - it boasts the brand’s signature “Paramontura” one-piece collar, elegant mother-of-pearl buttons, and a sleek, tailored cut that makes it the perfect layering piece. The shirt is available in a range of hues, from classic and midnight blue to military green and black, but for me, the light blue option offers the simplest way to start your journey into denim shirt supremacy. 

It’s also worth noting that Luca Faloni’s denim shirts are built to last. Crafted from closely woven cotton and treated for a vintage feel, the fabric will look better the more you wear it. Plus, thanks to the brand’s meticulous pre-sale washing process, shrinkage is off the table. Genio! 

To help you master the art of wearing your new denim shirt, I’ve highlighted three key ways to do so this spring - whatever the occasion.