Carla Gem Buyo

Article (news)

Metro Luxe & Less: The White Buttondown

<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of&nbsp;</em><a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Metro.Style</em></a><em>&#39;s shopping edit: <strong>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing you how to achieve the same look and feel across varying price points.</em></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 910px;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639227857BANNER.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">The white buttondown shirt as spotted on the most stylish celebrities</span></span></span></div><p>Long considered a cornerstone of effortless sophistication, the<strong>&nbsp;white buttondown shirt</strong> has once again reemerged as the defining piece of the season. At the heart of this renewed fascination is a silhouette that feels refreshingly contemporary: boxy yet tailored, crisp yet fluid. It belongs to everyone yet never loses its allure. More than a garment, the buttondown shirt proves that simplicity, when done with precision, is the ultimate luxury.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>On the Runway: The Return of the Essential</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639292056RUNWAY.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">On the Spring/Summer 2026 Runway: Chanel and Bottega Veneta (middle)</span></span></span></strong></div><p>The white shirt&rsquo;s recent renaissance isn&rsquo;t accidental&mdash;it was carefully foreshadowed on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways. At <strong>Bottega Veneta</strong>, newly helmed by<strong>&nbsp;Louise Trotter</strong>, the button-down appeared reimagined in supple cottons and layered silhouettes that nodded to quiet luxury while maintaining a sense of realism. At <strong>Chanel</strong>, under <strong>Mathieu Blazy</strong>, the white shirt emerged as a key layering piece&mdash;styled open over swimwear or paired with sculpted skirts, reflecting the house&rsquo;s evolving language of freedom and ease. Both designers understood that the white shirt is not a relic of uniform dressing but a vessel for modernity.</p><div><br></div><div><strong>The White Shirt&rsquo;s Cultural Resurgence</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 910px;"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639393417GLOBAL CELEB.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Anne Hathaway and Kaia Gerber elevates the white buttondown on the red carpet and on the runway</span></span></span></strong></div><p>The conversation around the white button-down reignited when fashion&rsquo;s current icons began revisiting it for high-fashion events. On the Valentino runway, <strong>Kaia Gerber&nbsp;</strong>embodied the shirt&rsquo;s effortless appeal: a crisp, oversized button-down paired with perfectly cut denim. Meanwhile, <strong>Anne Hathaway</strong> elevated the archetype to red-carpet glamour at the Met Gala. She wore a crisp white shirt paired with a sequined column skirt from Carolina Herrera. And then there&rsquo;s<strong>&nbsp;Taylor Swift</strong>, whose off-duty iterations&mdash;half-tucked into mini skirts or layered over tank tops&mdash;have inspired a new generation to rediscover the appeal of the everyday classic.</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639486539Screenshot 2025-10-28 150838.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Taylor Swift&#39;s exchanges her floral dresses for something classic</span></span></span></div><p>On the local front,<strong>&nbsp;Michelle Dee</strong>, <strong>Kathryn Bernardo</strong>, among others, have been embracing the white buttondown&#39;s adaptability. Michelle was recently spotted in Paris Fashion Week sporting a Loewe buttondown styled with a slouchy leather snakeskin bag and a pair of oversized sunglasses. Kathryn also makes a case for jetsetter style with a long sleeve shirt layered on top of a cropped tank top and trousers.&nbsp;</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639545956LOCAL CELEB.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Michelle Dee and Kathryn Bernardo in a white buttondown</span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://www.loewe.com/int/en/women/womenswear/blouses-and-tops/cape-shirt-in-cotton/S359Y05XE5-2100.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Luxe Pick: Loewe Cape Shirt in Cotton</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639636820LUXE PICK.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">Loewe Cape Shirt | P67,400</span></span></span></strong>On the luxury end, the Loewe Cape Shirt perfectly captures this evolution. Cut from 100% cotton, it&rsquo;s designed with a relaxed, elongated length, a sharp collar, and a subtle box pleat at the back&mdash;details that balance structure with ease.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/products/E480485-000?colorCode=COL01&sizeCode=SMA003" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Smart Find: Uniqlo Cotton Cocoon Short Shirt</strong></a></div><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1761639674216LESS PICK.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-inner">&nbsp;Uniqlo Cotton Cocoon Short Shirt | P1,490</span></span></span></div><p>Its accessible counterpart, Uniqlo&rsquo;s Cocoon Shirt, reinterprets the same idea through a cropped, voluminous sleeve and rounded silhouette, proving that the essence of luxury lies not in price but in proportion, material, and style.</p>

Metro Luxe & Less: The Everyday Appeal Of The White Buttondown Shirt

People

Fashion

Beauty

Wellness

Travel

Culture

Living

Food

Weddings

Fashion

Metro Luxe & Less: The Everyday Appeal Of The White Buttondown Shirt

Carla Buyo

Published October 28, 2025 05:00 PM PHT

|

Updated October 28, 2025 05:33 PM PHT

Read More:

metro luxe and less

luxury alternatives

bottega veneta by louise trotter

chanel by mathieu blazy

buttondown shirt

white shirt

loewe cape shirt

uniqlo cotton cocoon shirt

michelle dee

kathryn bernardo

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription. If you don’t see it, please check your spam or junk folder.

Metro.Style is your go-to destination for all things chic and stylish—featuring the latest in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, celebrity news, and inspiring stories. It's your curated guide to living your best life.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.