Kamakura SHONAN Heavy Linen Beach Shirt - Navy
In the mid-1950s, disobedient Japanese teenagers from elite families in the Shōnan region became notorious for their freewheeling beach-bum lifestyles. With the 1956 debut of the controversial film, Season of the Sun, they became known as the “Sun Tribe” — and their signature fashion look of aloha shirts became the defining fashion trend of that era.
As tribute to the Sun Tribe’s influence on Kamakura culture, we offer the Shōnan Shirt — a short-sleeved open-collar shirt in Japanese-woven, extra-heavy linen. The Shōnan Shirt is perfect for throwing on after a dip in the ocean or surviving a blazing hot summer day in the city. With some few changes, the Shōnan Shirt now features four buttons on the front and two pockets on the bottom of the shirt.
Product Details
- 100% Linen
- Camp collar
- Mother of pearl buttons
- Two front pockets
- Side slits
- Made in the Japan
Sizing
- Fits true to size
Size chart in CM
| SIZE | NECK | SLEEVE | CHEST | WAIST | YOKE | LENGTH |
| S | 39.8 | 24 | 108.8 | 108.8 | 45.8 | 71 |
| M | 41.8 | 25 | 116.8 | 116.8 | 48.3 | 73 |
| L | 43.8 | 26 | 124.8 | 124.8 | 50.8 | 75 |
| XL | 45.8 | 27 | 132.8 | 132.8 | 53.3 | 77 |
About the Brand
The Oxford cloth button-down (OCBD) shirt stands as a cornerstone of modern American menswear. First designed by John E. Brooks in 1896, inspired by shirts worn by English polo players, it became more than just a garment; it was a piece of fashion history. In the 1960s, the OCBD was central to the Ivy League look, embodying collegiate style and sophistication. However, over time, its distinctive features, especially the iconic collar roll, began to fade. As production methods changed and factories altered their approach, the shirt lost some of its original charm.
In 1993, Yoshio Sadasue sought to restore this lost classic by opening a luxury shirt store in Kamakura, Japan. Drawing on his extensive experience with the Japanese Ivy brand VAN Jacket, Sadasue aimed to rival the original Brooks Brothers Oxford. He meticulously reintroduced precise patterns, 18-20 stitches per inch, and natural shell buttons, while ensuring the button-down collars maintained the signature "roll" that had become a hallmark of quality.
Kamakura's commitment to craftsmanship is evident in its collars, which are cotton-lined but not fused. This approach achieves a natural, flexible look without the stiffness that often accompanies fused collars. The result is an OCBD that fits well and pairs perfectly with a tie, embodying a refined elegance. Remarkably, Sadasue’s shirts offer this high-quality, Ivy-inspired design at an exceptional value, blending superior craftsmanship with affordability in a way that stands out in the market.
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