When a wardrobe essential meets the queen of fabrics, the result is truly exceptional. At the heart of our Spring-Summer 2024 collection, this pairing of gracefully combines the timeless elegance of tailoring with the unique properties of the fibre. A perfectly balanced match, celebrating the best of both worlds.
The many virtues of linen
Among all raw materials used in the textile industry, linen fibre is without doubt one of the highest-performing.
Durable and hard-wearing, it is naturally breathable, antibacterial, hypoallergenic and thermoregulating. Renowned for its insulating properties, it also boasts unique absorption qualities, retaining up to 20% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. Virtues that make linen weaves (or linen blends) essential summer fabrics.
When you consider that this zero-waste plant requires very little water, that its farming is far more sustainable than that of cotton, and that France is the world's leading producer, you have every reason to embrace it.
Linen at Hast
Natural, sustainable, local, durable, robust, comfortable, breathable and full of character, linen ticks every single box. Thanks to its intrinsic properties, it yields exceptionally functional yarns and fabrics, sitting right at the intersection of elegance and performance.
Naturally, you will find plenty throughout our Spring-Summer 2024 collection, particularly in our shirts selection. 60% of them feature linen, from the most refined to the most casual. See for yourself with these men's linen shirts.
All collars
Whether you prefer semi-cutaway collars, button-down collars, mandarin collars or wide French collars, you are sure to find your perfect match among our linen and linen-blend shirts.
All colours
When it comes to shades, you will also be spoilt for choice. 50 shades of linen await, from rust to khaki, via blue, ecru, forest green, sage, pink and the indispensable white linen shirt.
All fits
Naturally, you can also pair this exceptional fibre with your favourite cut. Classic, workwear or relaxed, your preferred fit is available in linen, both in store and online at hastparis.com.
All styles
We would never claim otherwise: the classic plain white linen shirt always looks effortless. Yet, some of you are looking to step off the beaten track, and these bolder options are designed just for you:
- Striped styles in métis fabric, perfect for bringing vitality and clean lines to an outfit.
- A characterful western shirt in 63% cotton and 37% linen, ideal for adding an Americana touch to an understated outfit.
- A handsome popover shirt, finished with a stand collar that will delight fans of relaxed elegance.
- A fun shirt with asymmetric stripes, a bold graphic choice guaranteed to liven up quiet summer days.
Linen, pure or blended
With all the qualities mentioned above, linen naturally excels on its own. As you may have noticed, it can also be blended with other fibres during weaving to combine the best properties of each.
At Hast, we have a particular fondness for the linen-cotton blend, pairing all the natural qualities of linen with the softness and suppleness of cotton. Around twenty of our shirts feature this blend, as do other wardrobe staples like , and .
In the same spirit, we chose the wool-linen blend to tailor our unstructured tailored jacket, marrying the dry hand of linen with the softness of wool for a unique texture and exceptional thermoregulation.
The art of wearing linen
Linen sometimes has an unfair reputation for being stiff or coarse. While its dry, crisp hand can feel slightly rustic at first touch, do not let that initial impression fool you. Behind that crisp feel lies a wonderfully soft and versatile fabric, designed to flatter every style and complement every outfit.
We invite you to move past the classic head-to-toe "linen shirt and trousers" look and delve deeper into what this fantastic fabric has to offer. At Hast, both classic and bolder pieces let you unlock its full potential, from traditional shorts and T-shirts to unexpected jumpers, overshirts and suits. Plenty of ways to create fresh, original outfits, from the most relaxed to the most refined.
The truth about caring for linen
Linen is often thought to crease easily. While linen fabrics certainly crease more than their cotton counterparts, let us not overstate it. First, creases simply look far more elegant on linen. Second, blending linen with cotton or wool helps soften this characteristic texture. A quick pass of the iron smooths out any crease in seconds. Finally, linen naturally softens over time, developing a wonderful, unique patina.
With each wear and wash, it develops a velvety peach-skin finish, far softer than its original texture. As for care, it couldn't be simpler: linen is machine washable and dries very quickly.
A final word
A truly gifted material, linen is a wonder fibre that we celebrate across our collections. Natural, sustainable, local, hard-wearing, gentle, thermoregulating, and a pleasure to wear as well as look at, linen creates high-performing weaves destined to develop a superb patina.
At Hast, we have crafted most of our summer shirts in linen, without overlooking our T-shirts, suits, knitwear and trousers. An ode to an exceptional material celebrated worldwide, designed entirely for your everyday wardrobe.