Women's black Japanese denim boxy shirt, Lela Shirt with patch pockets and natural corozo buttons by Saywood, handcrafted in Britain

Styling inspiration: Lela black Japanese denim shirt paired with wide leg trousers, outdoor lifestyle shot by Saywood

Full length view of Lela boxy shirt in black Japanese denim, oversized fit, handcrafted by Saywood

Lela oversized black denim shirt full length, showing relaxed boxy fit, outdoor lifestyle shot. Handcrafted in the UK

Lela black denim shirt styled with black Amelia wide leg trousers, outdoor lifestyle shot, by Saywood

Detail of Lela black shirt showing defined topstitching and self-trim pocket tabs, premium Japanese denim

Close-up of natural corozo buttons on Lela black denim shirt, sustainable craftsmanship details

Back yoke box pleat detail on Lela black Japanese denim shirt, premium construction

Saywood label detail on Lela black Japanese denim shirt collar, British-made luxury

Lela Boxy Shirt, Black Japanese Denim

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A keepsake; a good black denim shirt is a classic. The Lela is elevated beyond – a reimagined essential with those special flourishes that make it unique. The boxy silhouette drapes softly off your frame, with defined topstitching and self-trim tabs on the pockets. Woven from the softest premium Japanese denim, it's the definitive black shirt – a wardrobe cornerstone that transcends seasons.

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Product Details

The denim has a subtle fine twill texture, and has been washed down to achieve a smooth black tone, soft to the touch. The unexpected detail of the bery red and white stripe inside hem binding adds a subtle pop of colour, whilst the box pleat at the back neck yoke allows the softness of the shirt to fan out elegantly. Trimmed with creamy Codelite® buttons to finish, giving this reimagined classic a luxe feel.

Fit Notes

Fit | True to size

Shirt is a boxy fit to drape off the body, finishing below the trouser line for coverage.

Model is size 10 wearing an S.

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Materials & Care

Composition: 100% Cotton Japanese Denim

Made in the UK, by MAES London

Clothing Care | 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

Sustainable Attributes

A note on our Japanese denim and Codelite® buttons

Our Lela Shirt is crafted from premium Japanese cotton that’s been woven with three textured yarns of different weights for a unique finish, by artisans using traditional techniques in Ibara, Japan. Dyed in rich black, we’ve washed it down further to give it a soft appeal whilst maintaining its deep black tone. Our cotton is also certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, which means it’s completely free from chemicals harmful to your skin. Handmade in the UK, in North East London at MAES, makers of expert craftsmanship just down the road from the Saywood studio, keeping our carbon footprint minimal.

For our buttons, we’ve used Codelite®, as it’s a natural material made from casein, a protein derived from milk. Codelite® is also biodegradable, which means your dress’ impact on the environment once it reaches the end of its lifecycle will be reduced further.

Read more about our approach to sustainability and ethical manufacturing here.

Shipping & Returns

We ship worldwide.

UK Delivery:
£10 by Royal Mail Special Delivery
Small Items: £3.95 - For small-item orders that fit within our envelope packaging, including up to four scrunchies. Orders that require a box are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery at £10.
Free local delivery is available in E17, E10 and E11.

International Delivery:
Europe £25
USA and Canada £30
Rest of World £35
Rates are shown in your local currency where applicable. Duties and import taxes are collected at checkout for USA and Canada orders. For other international destinations, any import charges are payable on arrival.

Returns & Exchanges:
Returns are accepted within 14 days, subject to our returns policy. Please email info@saywoodstudio.co.uk before sending anything back. UK returns are free; international return postage is customer-paid, except for damaged items.