Kimono Style Shirt 'Arata x Watanabe'

The navy kimono shirt with a garden hidden in the blue

Floral on a man's piece works best when it's rationed. This kimono-style shirt proves it: a calm navy body with the floral print held back to the edges, where a band of blossoms in cream, gold and green wraps the lower sleeves and the front hem. You get the romance of florals without committing to a whole printed shirt.

It's an open shirt with elbow-length sleeves and no fastening. The navy ground stays solid across the chest and back, while a generous floral band frames the sleeve openings and lower front — painterly petals and leaves on a dark base that reads rich rather than loud. The blue keeps the flowers grounded, so the whole thing stays firmly masculine.

Navy is the easy way into pattern. Against the deep blue, the cream and gold of the flowers glow without turning sweet, and the colour ties effortlessly to denim and neutral tees. Over a white tee the floral edge stands out; over grey it's subtler. It's the layer that quietly signals you put thought into it.

It's cut from a textured cotton blend with a soft, dry hand and an easy drape, the floral band printed cleanly so the cream and gold hold against the navy through washing. The relaxed open fit falls naturally over a shirt or tee, light enough for warm-weather layering.

This is for the man who's curious about florals but wants them anchored by a strong colour rather than splashed everywhere. If you like a botanical detail with a bit of richness to it, this navy is your version. Wear it open over a white or grey tee with denim. It runs slim, so take one size up.

• Type: Open kimono shirt, elbow-length sleeves
• Material: Textured cotton blend
• Pattern: Navy with floral print at sleeves and hem
• Fit: Relaxed, open front
• Sizing: Runs slim — take one size up
• Wear it with: White or grey tee, denim