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Stay cool with Belgian linen. A tank top that adds a pop of color, and a high-neck sleeveless top that covers your neck — both have arrived.

How do you handle layering in summer?

Even in summer, when we tend to wear lighter clothing, many people keep a stole or cardigan on hand for time spent on air-conditioned trains or indoors. I'm no exception. But layering can make you feel restricted as the fabrics rub against each other, so I was always searching for the best solution. Over the past few years, I've often settled on the combination of "sleeveless top + something to throw on (or a stole)." Wearing a sleeveless top during the hot hours outside, then throwing something on when it feels a bit chilly, makes it possible to stay comfortable even on a full day out. That said, baring your arms takes a bit of courage, so how the sleeveless top looks on its own really matters too.

What we're introducing this time is a basic tank top and a high-neck sleeveless top that covers your neck. This tank top lets you layer it on cool days or wear it alone at the height of summer. We've created an inner layer that's easy to use not just during peak summer, but also into early autumn when the heat still lingers.

▲ Cotton Belgian Linen Jersey Tank Top

This tank top, which gives off a healthy impression, comes in 3 colors that serve as an accent in any outfit. The neckline and armholes are narrowed with a thick binder finish, making it easy to wear on its own.

▲ Cotton Belgian Linen Jersey High-Neck Sleeveless Top

A high-neck top in basic colors. Since the high-neck tank top covers your neck, it's recommended for those who worry about UV exposure on their neck, or who find carrying a stole around a bit of a hassle.

Refreshingly cool Kortrijk linen and cotton.

Cotton Belgian Linen Jersey Tank Top (GREEN)

Since this is an inner layer that touches your skin directly, the Cotton Belgian Linen Jersey series was made with careful attention to material and texture. The jersey fabric, made from a blend of cotton and Belgian linen, combines the natural texture unique to linen with the soft touch of cotton. It's made from high-quality linen processed in Kortrijk, Belgium, and is also notable for its excellent absorbency and quick-drying properties.

The high quality of the raw linen material, combined with the cotton blend, achieves a pleasantly smooth, breathable feel against the skin.

Cotton Belgian Linen Jersey High-Neck Sleeveless Top (BLACK)　Model height: 162cm

An inner layer you can never have too many of.

Summer, with its long holidays and Obon season, is a time when outings and travel opportunities increase. You can never have too many easy-to-layer inner tops.

A tank top you can wear alone, that adds a pop of color

All three colors give off a soft, calm impression and are versatile shades that are easy to incorporate into any outfit. From casual styles paired with denim to feminine looks paired with a skirt, this top works well across a wide range of coordinates. Since the design is simple, it also pairs nicely with distinctive items like patterned bottoms or overalls.

We finished the neckline and armholes with a thick binder. Since it doesn't stretch out easily, it holds its shape well even after repeated washing — a nice bonus. The narrower neckline also gives it a healthy look when worn on its own.

The compact armholes also mean you won't feel exposed when moving your arms. A tank top that works not just as an inner layer, but also as a standalone top, is truly a valuable piece to have.

A high-neck sleeveless top that's also great for UV protection

Paired with ZUTTO's Linen Cotton Herringbone Long Gilet.

With just the right amount of fit that doesn't show through outerwear, the Cotton Belgian Linen Jersey High-Neck Sleeveless Top lets you wear it neatly and smartly. The high-neck, its key feature, gently gathers around your neck, guarding not just against sunlight but also against chill.

The fluttery mellow-edge finish along the top of the high-neck also serves as a nice accent to any outfit.

With its simple design, this top is also proud of its high versatility. Layering it under a favorite blouse so the high-neck peeks out from underneath looks lovely, and wearing it alone for a healthy look feels fresh and summery too. It's also handy during seasonal transitions like early spring or early autumn, when it's a bit too warm to layer but you still want to cover your neck.