What is the average hat size for men?

The average men's hat size in the UK is 59 cm, typically a size Large. Measuring your head ensures the most accurate fit.

How do I measure my head for a hat?

Use a soft tape measure and measure around your head just above the ears and across the forehead. Keep the tape level and snug to determine your size in centimetres.

A flat cap is a rounded cap with a small stiff brim at the front, traditionally associated with British heritage style.

What is the difference between a fedora and a trilby?

A fedora typically has a wider brim and softer shape, while a trilby features a shorter brim and a taller crown, offering a sleeker silhouette.

Can a felt hat get wet?

Felt hats are naturally water-resistant but should not be exposed to heavy rain for extended periods. Allow them to dry naturally at room temperature.

Do you offer in-store collection?

Yes, orders can be collected from our London, Cambridge, or Oxford stores within 3-5 working days.

Linen Utility Short Sleeve Shirt

The short sleeve shirt is one of the harder garments to get right. Too boxy and it reads as casual to the point of careless. Too fitted and it loses the ease that makes it worth wearing in summer in the first place. The Laird Utility Linen Short Sleeve Shirt sits in the considered space between the two — a clean, well-proportioned shirt in pure linen that works as hard open over a T-shirt as it does buttoned to the collar.

The front placket runs the full length with a neat button closure. There is no chest pocket — a deliberate choice that gives the shirt a cleaner line and a less utilitarian character than most alternatives at this price point. The pure linen cloth is lightweight enough to manage genuine heat while retaining the subtle structure that separates a well-made shirt from a holiday throwaway. It will soften and improve with every wash.

Five colourways offer genuine range. Arabica sits in a warm, versatile tan that travels easily from morning to evening without a change of context. French Navy is the reliable anchor — works with almost everything, reads as considered rather than safe. Canary and Blood Orange are the summer statement options — pure linen in colour that earns its confidence rather than shouting for it. Black provides a darker, more urban edge to what is otherwise a resort-facing collection.

The shirt is designed as a companion piece to the Linen Utility Shorts, available in the same five colourways. Worn as a set they form a relaxed warm-weather look that holds its own across a fairly wide range of summer occasions — beach bars, outdoor lunches, coastal travel, long evenings that started somewhere else entirely.

Features list

Pure linen construction
Full button placket
No chest pocket — clean front silhouette
Wear open or fully buttoned
Relaxed, well-proportioned fit
Lightweight warm-weather cloth
Five colourways
Sizes S–XXL
Improves with wear and washing
Pairs with the Linen Utility Shorts

Styling notes

Worn open over a white or neutral T-shirt with the matching Linen Utility Shorts for a complete warm-weather set. Buttoned to the collar, pairs equally well with tailored shorts, slim chinos, or linen trousers for a more considered look. Finish with canvas plimsoles, loafers, or leather sandals depending on occasion. For headwear: a natural straw Panama or a washed linen flat cap in a tonal shade completes the picture. Arabica and Black carry into smarter settings; Canary and Blood Orange suit more relaxed, resort-facing occasions where colour is welcome.

Sizing	Chest	Bottom	Sleeves	Shoulder	Length
SMALL	107 cm / 42 inches	52.5 cm / 21 inches	62 cm / 24 inches	45.5 cm / 18 inches	68 cm / 27 inches
MEDIUM	109 cm / 43 inches	54.5 cm / 21 inches	63.5 cm / 25 inches	46 cm / 18 inches	68.5 cm / 27 inches
LARGE	113 cm / 44 inches	56 cm / 22 inches	64 cm / 25 inches	47 cm / 19 inches	70 cm / 28 inches
EXTRA LARGE	117 cm / 46 inches	58 cm / 23 inches	65 cm / 26 inches	48 cm / 19 inches	71 cm / 28 inches

What is the Laird Utility Linen Short Sleeve Shirt made from?

The shirt is made from pure linen — a natural fibre that is highly breathable, lightweight, and grows softer and more supple with each wash. No synthetic blends are used.

Can the shirt be worn open over a T-shirt?

Yes. The full button placket means the shirt works equally well worn open as a relaxed overshirt layer or buttoned up for a cleaner, more polished look. The absence of a chest pocket keeps the front face uncluttered in either configuration.

Does the shirt match the Linen Utility Shorts?

Yes. The Linen Utility Short Sleeve Shirt and Linen Utility Shorts are designed as companion pieces, available in the same five colourways — Arabica, French Navy, Canary, Blood Orange, and Black. Worn together they form a complete warm-weather set.

Why does the shirt have no chest pocket?

The pocket-free front is a deliberate design decision. Removing it gives the shirt a cleaner, less utilitarian silhouette — one that sits more comfortably across a broader range of summer occasions and reads as considered rather than workwear-adjacent.

What occasions is a linen short sleeve shirt appropriate for?

A pure linen short sleeve shirt in a neutral colourway — Arabica, French Navy, or Black — is appropriate across a wide range of warm-weather settings: smart-casual lunches, outdoor summer events, travel, and resort wear. Worn buttoned, it carries into more considered contexts; worn open, it suits more relaxed occasions. Canary and Blood Orange are best suited to casual or coastal settings where colour is at home.

How do I care for a pure linen shirt?

Machine wash on a gentle cool cycle and remove promptly. Press while slightly damp for a crisp finish, or wear with the natural texture of air-dried linen for a more relaxed character — both are intentional. Pure linen softens with each wash, making the shirt one that improves over time rather than wearing out.