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The island sibling of the Oxford, the Havana shirt – or Cuban shirt whichever you want to call it – is a classic old-school wardrobe staple – and it’s made a major comeback in recent seasons. With a number of brands reinterpreting the classic Guayabera, a style of shirt popularised by the late Fidel Castro and worn throughout South and Central America.
The piece is known by it’s defined by a pointed, two-tiered collar, which usually comes short-sleeved. And for this upcoming spring/summer season, we have picked 6 pieces that we believe you should add to your wardrobe, ranging from high street to high-end.
Marks & Spencer – Limited Edition Palm Print Chambray Shirt
Jigsaw – Capri Collar Dot Short Sleeve Shirt
Saturdays NYC – Canty Solid Shirt
Universal Works – Cuban Shirt In Indigo Pinpoint Denim
YMC – Malick Shirt
Maison Margiela – Cotton Guayabera Shirt
