Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Luxe & Less: The Henley Shirt Is Fashion’s Most Intelligent Basic

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<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of </em><a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Metro.Style</em></a><em>&#x27;s shopping edit: </em><strong><em>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</em></strong><em>, 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:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771475947698BANNER.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro Luxe &amp; Less: The Henley</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Like coffee to milk, certain wardrobe elements are inseparable from great style. The best long-sleeved tops operate quietly but decisively—they ground a look, temper excess, and provide continuity across seasons.</p><div><br/></div><p>The <strong>Henley</strong> has the simplicity of a standard long-sleeve shirt with a few defining details that make it unique: a rounded collar, a buttoned placket, and a close yet forgiving fit. The placket draws the eye vertically, subtly elongating the torso, while the rounded collar softens tailoring.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Anatomy of the Henley</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771476003180[image] - 6702818.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Gigi Hadid wearing a Henley top</span></span></span></strong></div><p>It is neither T-shirt nor knitwear, neither casual nor formal. It is the in-between piece that makes everything else make sense. Worn fully buttoned, it reads polished and almost minimalist; partially undone, it suggests nonchalance. For styling, consider it as a foundational layer beneath a structured blazer, or let it stand alone tucked into high-waisted wool trousers.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Runway Revival</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771476039917RUNWAY.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Runway images from (L-R): Gucci, Tom Ford, Brandon Maxwell</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The return of the henley has been validated at the highest levels. At Gucci, the piece appeared styled with louche tailoring and elevated basics. Tom Ford leaned into its sensual minimalism, while Chloé framed it within a softer, feminine vocabulary. Meanwhile, Brandon Maxwell presented the henley as a pragmatic luxury: clean lines, thoughtful layering, and a focus on wearability.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.chloe.com/en-ph/p/ready-to-wear/top/CH26SJH29185107.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Luxe Find: Chloé Scoop-Neck Henley Shirt in Cotton Jersey</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771476088379LUXE PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Chloé Scoop-Neck Henley Shirt | P39,500</span></span></span></strong></div><p>The Chloé Scoop-Neck Henley Shirt exemplifies how one can elevate a staple. Cut in flatlock ribbed organic cotton jersey, the fabric skims the body with structure. The scoop neckline softens the traditional henley shape, while mother-of-pearl buttons introduce luminosity. Tonal logo embroidery at the back of the neck and a discreet logo patch at the base of the placket signal brand identity without overt branding.</p><div><br/></div><p>Worn with tailored cream trousers or a fluid midi skirt, channel your girly-girl side with playful styling and accessories.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.cos.com/en-ph/women/womenswear/tops/longsleevetops/product/ribbed-wool-henley-top-ivory-1324404001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Smart Alternative: COS Ribbed Wool Henley Top</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771476121620LESS PICK.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">COS Ribbed Wool Henley Top | P3,250</span></span></span></strong></div><p>For a considered yet accessible option, the COS Ribbed Wool Henley Top distills the same principles into a modern essential. Made from ultra-soft merino wool and rendered in classic brown, it offers warmth without bulk. The rounded neckline and button placket maintain the henley’s signature structure, while the wool composition lends it a refined feel.</p><div><br/></div><p>This is a piece that excels at layering. Slip it under a sharply cut blazer for tonal dressing, or contrast it with dark-wash denim and minimalist boots. COS understands that perfected staples are the foundation of a well-curated wardrobe, and this iteration reflects that with clarity.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Read more Metro Luxe &amp; Less stories on Metro.Style</em></div><div><strong></strong></div>

<p>Like coffee to milk, certain wardrobe elements are inseparable from great style. </p>

Like coffee to milk, certain wardrobe elements are inseparable from great style.

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Metro Luxe & Less: The Henley Shirt Is Fashion’s Most Intelligent Basic

Carla Buyo

Published Feb 19, 2026 10:00 AM PHT

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Updated Feb 20, 2026 11:56 AM PHT

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