Hand-Painted Tilt Button-Up

An exercise in geometry and subtle texture. Our Tilt Shirt is a reimagined button-up designed around architectural angles and rare, small-batch textiles. Named for its signature slanted front seams that angle inward, this shirt creates a sophisticated, elongating effect within a relaxed, oversized silhouette.

This edition is crafted from a tonal-striped Cotton Dobby, a fabric that possesses a structured yet soft hand-feel with a rhythmic, woven-in stripe. Each shirt is treated as a canvas, featuring a hand-painted pattern of delicate circles in, randomly scattered across the front. Because we source our fabrics in limited "small lot" runs, each iteration of the Tilt Shirt is a singular, limited edition.

Key Features Include:

• Architectural Seaming: Slanted front seams designed to elongate the frame while maintaining a straight, oversized cut.

• Hand-Painted Detail: Singular, hand-painted circular motifs that ensure no two shirts are exactly alike.

• Technical Tailoring: A graceful curved front hem that drops into a longer back for effortless layering.

• Refined Accents: Finished with sustainable shell buttons and hidden pockets tucked into the angled front seams.

The Small-Batch Ethos At Megan-Ilene, we prioritize the rare over the mass-produced. We source specialty textiles in strictly limited quantities. From the structured rhythm of a Cotton Dobby to the legendary crispness of handwoven Mangalagiri cotton from India. We work with what the loom provides; once a specific lot is exhausted, we move forward to the next discovery. This ensures your Tilt Shirt is not just a garment, but a marker of a specific textile moment in our studio.

Made in North Carolina 

by sewers receiving a Living Wage

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