Zadie Boyfriend Shirt, Light Wash Japanese Denim

Our Zadie shirt bridges the gap between seasons and occasions seamlessly. Woven from Japanese textured cotton which we’ve washed down for a live-in feel, it can be worn as a shirt or layered as a jacket. Finished with safari styling, clever details give it its versatility: the belt which cinches at the waist for a neat finish, but can be removed for an oversized boyfriend fit; the belted cuffs which can be adjusted to play up or down the silhouette of the sleeves. Cream corozo buttons lend a special touch to this standout throw-on-and-go piece.

'I've bought the Zadie denim shirt from Saywood Studio and I love it! I've never had a denim shirt before and this one ticks all the boxes. The quality of the fabric is terrific, never worn something like that before. It's the perfect piece of garment to have in the wardrobe to cherish and love for many many years.'

Also available in olive khaki cotton.

Wash less, love always

We recommend hanging your shirt to air outdoors, rather than washing after every wear. This way, it will last longer and also have a lower environmental impact. Spot clean marks with warm soapy water, and when it does need a wash, follow our care advice:

• Machine wash 30 degrees
• Wash with similar colours
• Medium iron
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry

A note on our Japanese cotton and corozo buttons

Our Zadie shirt is crafted from premium Japanese indigo cotton that’s been washed down to give it rich texture and beautiful love-worn feel. Our cotton is also certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, which means it’s completely free from chemicals harmful to your skin. We’ve used corozo – known as vegetable ivory – for our buttons, as it comes from a nut found in South America which can only be harvested once it naturally falls to the ground, making it a more sustainable choice.

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Saywood was founded in 2020 by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario. As she beautifully put it: "The stories behind what you wear create that feeling of true joy when you get dressed each day, filling you with the confidence to take on the world, with the conviction that your most loved wardrobe pieces contribute to a positive fashion future, instead of the global fashion crisis". We absolutely love that!

At the heart of Saywood's story is a desire to reconnect you with the people and processes behind what you wear, and in doing so, press pause on throwaway fashion. Saywood does this through storytelling and by creating timeless pieces that you can rediscover each time you wear and rewear them.

Eco-friendly: Saywood uses materials like deadstock cotton, recycled cotton, Japanese denim and Supima cotton. They produce in small batches and offer mending services. If, after years, you're done with your product, they collaborate with OWNI; a peer-to-peer resale platform.

Local & fair production: Saywood works with factories in the UK and Romania for manufacturing and the fabrics are from factories in Italy and Portugal. These factories are all audited by multiple organizations and certifications to ensure ethical working conditions. As the factory in Romania increased its minimum order quantity, Saywood will switch to another supplier for future collections.

Vegan: as Saywood uses Codelite buttons, which are made from a protein from milk, the brand is not completely vegan. However, except for these buttons they are! 

Good cause: Saywood has a Saywood for Good Initiative. At the end of each year, Saywood donates a percentage of its revenue to grassroots organisations aligned with their sustainability goals. These organizations are Labour Behind the Label (an NGO committed to better working conditions for garment workers), Trafino/Forever Lung (an organization protecting tropical forests) and Solar Sister (an organization investing in women's clean energy businesses in off-grid communities in Africa).