A ZUTTO gauze shirt blouse, tailored with three-dimensional cutting to truly captivate.

When you hear the word "gauze," many of you probably picture something natural and casual. What ZUTTO proposes here is a gauze shirt blouse that incorporates classic details. While keeping the gentle wearing feel and soft texture that only gauze can offer, this piece lets you enjoy fashion from a slightly different angle than the usual natural image.

Classic details × gauze

The first thing that catches your eye is the fluttering shoulder pieces. Shirts with this kind of design element can sometimes feel a bit intimidating, as the design tends to stand out too much. But by making this shirt blouse from soft gauze fabric, the shoulders aren't overly emphasized, and the design blends in naturally. It's a shirt that gives a formal impression while still making the most of the material's gentle character.

While scattering classic design points throughout, the piece is toned down into something casual thanks to the rustic, simple texture typical of gauze, resulting in a blouse that's easy to wear as everyday clothing. It pairs beautifully with denim, and of course goes just as well with skirts. Since the length works whether tucked in or left out, it opens up a wide range of styling options.

A depth of color, thanks to yarn-dyed gauze

The fabric chosen is 100% organic cotton, yarn-dyed single gauze. Because the TOP yarn is dyed at the cotton stage, natural unevenness arises even at the yarn level, giving the fabric its characteristically rich, expressive texture. For this fabric, that yarn is further woven using a chambray weave, resulting in an even more nuanced texture.

The blouse comes in two colors: RED and NAVY. The RED gives a soft, feminine impression, while the NAVY, which can almost look gray, lends a proper, shirt-like crispness. Even with the same silhouette, the color makes a big difference in the overall impression. The fabric is thin and light with a fluffy softness, so choose this piece for spring and summer when you want to enjoy fashion in a light, breezy way.

A shirt that follows the body beautifully, made to be seen

Among the many design points, what the designer prioritized above all was "a silhouette that beautifully follows the lines of the body." The piece is constructed using three-dimensional cutting, in which the fabric is shaped directly against the body, and darts (long, narrow triangular tucks) are placed at the chest in a spot that isn't visible from the front, creating a sense of dimension. Slits with a front-back length difference are also added, giving the design movement while keeping the silhouette slim and beautiful.

▲The addition of the slits also makes this a design that pairs well with a wider range of bottoms.

The design also incorporates other classic elements, such as a stand collar and slightly larger cuffs. A gentle gathering at the cuffs creates a slightly rounded silhouette, adding just a touch of sweetness. It's a detail that really brings out the soft, fluffy texture of the gauze.

▲The placket is finished as a hidden fly front for a clean look, with a construction that keeps the buttons out of sight.

Wearable from spring through early autumn, this is the Yarn-Dyed Organic Cotton Sculpted Sleeve Shirt Blouse. Since the fabric also excels in water absorption and breathability, feel free to choose it even during seasons when you're worried about sweat.

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ZUTTO now offers a clothing alteration service.

Until now, whenever a customer's beloved item broke, we've worked with the maker as much as possible to build a repair process, but when it came to clothing, we hadn't yet reached the point of offering something that was truly ZUTTO's own. However, now that we've set up an in-house atelier for making clothing, "clothing alterations and repairs" have become possible, and we've decided to launch this as a paid service for our customers.

"I'd like the hem of the skirt I bought shortened by 3cm."

"There's a hole in a knit item I own — I'd like it darned."

"I'd like the hem of my denim pants taken up while keeping the existing aging on the hem intact."

We accept requests like these for mending and altering clothing. This applies not only to items purchased at ZUTTO, but also, as much as possible, to items purchased elsewhere.

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