Features and types
The shirts in this selection are casual and workwear garments, not dress shirts for suit and tie. They are divided into families, distinguishable primarily by their fabric.
Western shirts in velvet, denim, and tartan wool
The western shirt is an American-cut shirt, offered here in multiple fabrics. Chesapeake's features it in the Flagstaff model: in velvet in Military, Tabacco, and Massaua colorways, in denim in Stone Bleach and Rinsed washes, and in wool in the Rust Tartan pattern. Edwin produces it in Japanese denim in a Dark Used wash. In Italian, western shirts are also called 'texana': this is the name Fortela gives to the NTEX model in Stone Wash denim and the Josh in plaid cotton.
Plaid shirts: flannel and cotton
The plaid pattern spans across two different fabrics. Filson, a brand founded in 1897, crafts it in flannel with the Vintage Flannel Work Shirt in Red/Cream Plaid: as indicated by the model name, it is a work shirt. Fortela uses it on cotton, with the Baker bowling shirt in red and the Josh texana shirt. Flannel and plaid are not the same thing: flannel is the fabric, plaid is the pattern, and a shirt can feature one without the other.
Shirt-jacket
The Fleece-Lined Jac-Shirt by Filson in Dark Brown is an overshirt designed as an outer layer, featuring a fleece lining. It can be worn open over a sweater or T-shirt, or buttoned up in place of a warmer shirt.
Carbon Brushed by Bl'ker Vintage
The Carbon Brushed Suffolk shirt by Bl'ker Vintage features the most restrained color palette of the selection: Brown, Milk, and Navy. The model name denotes a brushed finish.
What you will find in this collection
The selection features the Autumn 2026 collection, with new models from Chesapeake's, Filson, Fortela, Bl'ker Vintage, and Edwin, alongside Carhartt WIP shirts. Three key styles summarize the lineup: the Western Velvet Shirt Flagstaff by Chesapeake's, the Western Shirt Japan Denim by Edwin—a brand founded in 1947—and the Vintage Flannel Work Shirt by Filson. Representing three distinct fabric families—velvet, denim, and flannel—they illustrate two ways to style a shirt: buttoned up with jeans and boots, or worn open over a T-shirt. The rest of the assortment can be explored in the grid above by brand and color.
How to choose
The criteria we use when selecting a shirt for the store are the same ones we recommend to buyers: fabric first, then fit, then color.
Fabric.Dictates when the shirt is worn. Velvet, tartan wool, and flannel are cold-weather fabrics; denim seamlessly transitions between seasons.
Fit.Varies depending on how it is styled. A shirt worn over a sweater, like Filson's shirt-jacket, requires more room through the shoulders and chest than one worn on its own. Brands cut differently: the size of an Edwin western shirt does not necessarily match that of a Fortela.
Color.The palette is earthy: Military, Tabacco, Brown, Dark Brown, Rust Tartan. For a dark, understated shirt there are Navy and Dark Brown; for a lighter option, Milk. Denim pairs best with trousers in a contrasting shade rather than identical jeans.
Budget.Brand is the primary driver: Edwin, Bl'ker Vintage, and Chesapeake's occupy the accessible to mid-range segment, while Filson and Fortela represent the premium tier.
FAQ
What is the difference between a western shirt and a texana shirt?
In common usage, they are two names for the same western-cut shirt. In model naming, Chesapeake's and Edwin use 'western', while Fortela uses 'texana'.
How do you wear a men's flannel shirt?
A men's flannel shirt can be worn in two ways: buttoned up with jeans and boots, or open over a T-shirt as a light layer. An example from this selection is Filson's Vintage Flannel Work Shirt in Red/Cream Plaid. For care and washing, follow the sewn-in garment label: flannel, velvet, wool, and denim require different care.
Is there a formal men's shirt in this selection?
Not in the sense of a dress shirt for suit and tie: these shirts are casual and workwear. For a neater look, start with color: the Carbon Brushed Suffolk by Bl'ker Vintage in Navy or Milk, buttoned under a sweater, is the most understated choice in the selection.
Is a men's linen shirt suitable for autumn?
Linen is a warm-weather fiber and makes little sense in autumn. Our assortment updates every season, and for autumn-winter it is built around flannel, velvet, wool, and denim.
