Story

Cut into the cliffs of the French Riviera Cap d’Antibes, the Villa Picolette boasted lush manicured gardens, sweeping ocean views, and a quaint private beach nestled among the Mediterranean’s rocky shores. Owner of the Villa, American author F. Scott Fitzgerald lived and worked in the beautiful estate from 1922-24. Whether hosting Hemingway for drinks or drawing inspiration for Tender Is The Night, Fitzgerald made Picolette famous with magical parties and a timeless art deco exterior.

With its faded linen, short sleeves and button down collar, the Picolette draws from an easier time in the classic and comfortable French Riviera lifestyle of the 1920’s. This lightweight, breathable material in faded navy stands the test of warmer weather in style, allowing you to focus on being the author of your own life’s story.

Design

• Button down collar 
• Short sleeves
• 100% Ultimate Linen from the renowned Italian mill Tessitura Monti
• Environmentally safe fabric 
• Two back darts
• Box placket
• Left breast pocket 
• Extra buttons sewn on inner placket
• Contrast horizontal (gold) button-hole piping on last button hole

Fabric

Ultimate linen is known to be one of the oldest textiles in the world and comes from the soft, flexible and lustrous flax fiber. Stronger than cotton, linen is perfect for warmer weather due to its breathability and comfort. High quality linen will expand with wear and return to its original shape with each wash.

Sizing

Hugh & Crye dress shirts use a sizing system based on body types. They're ready-made, fitted shirts, designed for lean and athletically built men. Our shirts aren't made for the masses, they're made for you.