Merz b. Schwanen's 101 Vintage 3/4 Sleeve Henley is inspired from original worker button-up shirts from the early 1900s. This is one of Merz's original styles that was a foundational piece in their beginnings. The 101 Vintage Henley features a shortened 3/4 sleeve length, and an authentic neckline with the collar being turned over by hand twice - the exact way how the neckline was processed over 100 years ago. This is an absolute favorite of ours for its form-fitting look and vintage aesthetic.
This henley, being thinner and more of a vintage cut, is best for your base layer and indoor lounging. But can also double as a light layer if you would like for the warmer months. Note that the viscose/cotton blend makes this fabric quite stretchy so the measurements may look small, but will stretch accordingly for a nice snug but comfortable fit. Made on original loopwheelers in Germany-one of two remaining loopwheeler operations in the world, the result is a seamless tubular fabric that will be your most comfortable henley.
Note: Runs slightly small and due to shrinkage after wash, recommend sizing up one full size. Cold wash, hang dry. Length and sleeve will shrink approximately 2" after wash. Other measurements will have about 1" shrinkage after wash, but will stretch back out to original size upon wear. For additional information on Merz sizing and shrinkage, see our blog post here.
Model: 6'0'' and 175 lbs. wearing size 5 | M (his typical American brand size) for a very slim/snug fit. The henley, though fits, is quite snug through the forearms and elbows, so model prefers to size up to 6 | L for a more comfortable and better fit, which should still generally hug the body due to the slimmer fit on these.
Measurement Note: Due to the irregularities characteristic of loopwheelers, there will be slight variations within each size. Accordingly, the measurements posted are general targets that we've found to be the average for each size. If you are more particular about the sizing, or know that you need one with a specific measurement within a size, feel free to email us for us to double-check measurements before purchasing. In general, we do not find the irregularities significant enough to impact the size you should wear.
- Nature variant
- 67% pure organic cotton/ 33% viscose
- 1-thread 4.6 oz cotton fabric
- 3/4 sleeve length
- Triangular patch under armpits for maximum comfort
- Authentic fabric-clad buttons
- Original neckline design
- Patch button border made of cloth
- Flat knitted sleeve cuffs
- Made in the Swabian Alps of Germany
All measurements are in inches.
