The warmth of summer is both a blessing and a curse: the heat makes us want to spend as much time as we can in the fresh air, but it also makes us sweat through basically everything we own, especially during heatwave season. Which is just not it.
So, what if we told you that there’s a shirt you can wear all summer, to the beach, to the pub, and even to work on summer Fridays, that is breezy and sweat proof? Yep, it really does exist.
The Alfred Cotton Chequerboard Crochet Shirt in taupe/off white from Reiss’ knitwear collection is the shirt in question.
It’s the perfect balance of classic style and fit with a modern and on-trend crochet knit in a striking checkered pattern that will keep you cool, in both senses of the word, all summer long.
The Alfred is designed with a classic collar and patch pockets at the chest, it’s made from 100 per cent cotton, and includes front buttons and can be bought together with coordinating shorts to complete the look, or to mix and match your wardrobe.
The shirt is part of the Reiss Men's Knitwear Collection, a refined selection of premium knitwear that’s crafted from materials like cotton, merino wool, and wool-alpaca mixes. Along with shirts, it includes jumpers, knitted polos, hoodies, and cardigans, meaning there is something for any and every occasion.
While ‘knit’ may be synonymous with winter, these cotton shirts have a cool feel and have been designed for both casual and formal settings, and can be worn on their own or as part of a layered look with blazers or slim-fitting trousers
The neutral colour palette – think dark greens, beige, camel, navy, and grey – ensures that these will be timeless, capsule pieces in your wardrobe that you’ll want to wear season after season.
While we love the Alfred Cotton Chequerboard Crochet Shirt, the Reiss Men's Knitwear Collection has several other great pieces – we’ve listed some of our favourites below. You can shop the collection here.
Reiss Alfred Cotton Chequerboard Crochet Shirt
With its modern crochet detailing and checkerboard pattern, this is the kind of shirt that you’ll want to wear all summer long. Made from 100 per cent cotton, it seamlessly takes you from the beach to the pub, or simply to the park on a hot summer’s day.
Buy now £140.00, Reiss
Reiss Royce Pointelle Button-Through Shirt in Sage Green
Green suits everyone, and this sage green shirt with its pointelle knit and Cuban collar is a relaxed way to wear the hue. The rubbed trim and tortoiseshell-effect buttons add a polished finish.
Buy now £120.00, Reiss
Reiss Toby Basketweave-Knit Button-Through Cotton-Blend Shirt in Stone
With its distinctive woven texture, the Toby shirt brings a relaxed look thanks to the airy pattern, but keeps its structure with the straight collar. It’s made from a cotton blend and the basketweave means you’ll keep cool all summer long.
Buy now £130.00, Reiss
Reiss Roulette Textured-Knit Cuban-Collar Shirt in Green
Crafted from a cotton-blend fabric to keep it light and airy, this textured shirt has a relaxed, Cuban collar, striped detail to make it stand out from the crowd. This is the kind of shirt that can take you from the greens to the grub, no problem.
Buy now £120.00, Reiss
