
ET AL
BRANSON LAYER SHIRT WL
The Branson Layer Shirt WL is a long-line shirt with double-layer front wrap panels, waist ties, and side seam pockets, made from 100% linen. It features a front button placket, chest patch pockets, long cuffed sleeves, and an asymmetric high-low hem with a side slit. The garment is dry clean only and is designed in Melbourne (style EM23-1209WL).
- Color
- BLACK
- Material
- 100% Linen
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
- MPN
1000000353445
Specifications
Long-line linen shirt with double layer wrap front and waist ties.
Double layer wrap front panels, waist ties, side pockets, alternative styling option.
- Color
- BLACK · black
- Material
- 100% Linen
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit, minimal
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- long-line silhouette
- double layer wrap front panels
- tie closure at waist
- insert side pockets at side seam
- additional tie for alternative styling
- 100% linen fabric
- dry clean only
- designed in Melbourne
Product Insights
The Branson Layer Shirt Wl is ET AL’s plain-black, 100% linen counterpart to the Newton Layer Shirt, priced at A$649 and in stock. Its double-layer wrap panels and two sewn-in ties allow the boxy, oversized cut to be cinched, closed, or left loose, creating three looks while falling below the hips. The washed linen drapes and wrinkles as intended, with a single-layer back and sleeves that let heat escape but appear slightly sheer in direct sun, while the doubled front stays opaque. Side-seam pockets sit at hand height, opening stays reachable whether tied or open. The main tradeoff is care: dry cleaning (perchloroethylene) preserves the wrap fit that water washing would shrink out of line, and pressing requires lifting the iron rather than dragging to avoid stretching the weave. Dry cleaning also extends linen lifespan by up to 30%, and the fabric softens into a lived-in patina over time. At this price, it undercuts Yohji’s cotton-flax alternative while offering more versatile styling.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- Branson is ET AL's plain-black, 100%-linen counterpart to the Newton Layer Shirt.
- Wrap construction
- Double-layer wrap panels and two ties let the fit be cinched and restyled around the torso.
- Fit
- Boxy, oversized cut hangs loose and falls below the hips.
- Fabric
- 100% linen with a washed finish that drapes and wrinkles as intended.
- Care
- Dry cleaning preserves the wrap fit that water washing would shrink out of line.
- Price context
- At A$649, the 100%-linen wrap undercuts Yohji's $690 5%-flax version.
- Size mapping
- Sizes 1–6 map to INTL S–XXXL with body chest stepping 36–46 inches
- Sheerness
- Back and sleeves can look translucent in direct sun, leaving the doubled black front opaque.
- Breathability
- Single-layer back and sleeves let heat escape despite the layered front.
- Opacity
- Back and sleeves are single-layer and slightly sheer in direct sun; black's doubled front is opaque enough to skip a camisole.
- Waist ties
- Two sewn-in waist ties make three looks: cinched, closed, or loose — they can't be removed.
- Ironing
- Press sewn-in ties and panels by lifting the iron, never dragging, to avoid stretching the linen weave.
- Dry cleaning
- Dry clean only (perchloroethylene); steam between cleanings, lift-press if ironing.
- Storage
- Store on a wide padded hanger in a breathable bag; linen needs no mothballs.
- Linen longevity
- Dry cleaning extends linen's lifespan by up to 30%, and the cooling fibre never wears off.
- Patina over time
- Linen softens and wrinkles with wear, gaining a lived-in patina.
- Value comparison
- Pure linen at 649 AUD undercuts Yohji Yamamoto's 690 USD cotton-flax wrap.
- Side-seam pockets
- Side-seam pocket openings sit at hand height and stay reachable open or tied.
Product record
- Title
- Branson Layer Shirt Wl
- Brand
- ET AL
- Price
- 649 AUD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
Wear it as a long-line wrap shirt
Wrap the double-layer panels around to the front and tie the shirt at the waist for a long-line silhouette.[1]
Try the alternative waist tie
Use the additional waist tie for another styling option, threading the fabric strap around the waist and securing it at the side as a loose belt detail.[1]
Style with black trousers and chunky boots
Pair the shirt with black cropped pants or black loose trousers and chunky black front-zip boots.[1]
Image Analysis
4 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long, black button-front layered shirt with two chest patch pockets, a self-tie at the waist and an asymmetric draped hem; shown worn with black cropped pants and chunky black front-zip boots.
- Overall silhouetteLong, shirt-style garment with a straight upper torso and a fuller, draped lower portion that creates a layered skirt-like hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.80 (high) - Collar and placketClassic shirt point collar with a central button placket running down the front; visible round buttons spaced along the placket.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.06 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets on the chest, one on each side, with visible topstitching around the pocket openings.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Waist tieSelf fabric tie at the waist, knotted at center front with narrow tie ends extending downward over the draped lower panel.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.37 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Draped layered hemLower portion has overlapping panels and an asymmetric curved hem with visible folds and pleats creating a skirt-like drape.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.42 · w 0.52 · h 0.45 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong sleeves with slight wrinkling; cuffs are present but not fully visible or detailed in this crop.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.42 (high) - Fabric appearanceTextured woven fabric with a matte finish showing soft wrinkles and natural drape.
- Visible pantsBlack cropped pants visible beneath the shirt hem, with a loose fit at the calves.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - BootsChunky black platform boots with a prominent lug sole and a front vertical zipper visible on each boot.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.30 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.86 · w 0.29 · h 0.13 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a white background showing a centered frontal crop of the model from head to boots; even lighting with soft shadows; no visible printed text or labels on the image.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical crop showing model from just above the head to the boots, with product occupying the central third of the frame.
- BackgroundPlain white seamless background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse studio lighting producing soft, minimal shadows beneath the boots and slight shadowing in fabric folds.
- Model presentHuman model wearing the garment is visible from head to boots; head and face are included in the frame.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Image clarityHigh resolution and sharp focus on garment details and textures.
Colors
matte black· shirt#151113black· pants#110D0Egloss black· boots#130E12- Overall silhouetteLong, shirt-style garment with a straight upper torso and a fuller, draped lower portion that creates a layered skirt-like hem.
- 02

Product
Right-side view of a long, button-front black layered shirt/dress with point collar, two chest patch pockets, long sleeves with cuffs, a waist tie strap, and a curved high-low hem in lightweight semi-sheer fabric.
- Overall silhouetteLong, loose button-front shirt or shirtdress shown from the right side with a straight button placket running down the center front and a curved high-low hem that falls below the knee on the near side.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Collar and necklineSmall point collar with an open top button creating a V-shaped neckline at the throat.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo rectangular patch pockets placed symmetrically on the chest with visible topstitching along pocket edges.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.16 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placketSingle-row front button placket with round buttons spaced vertically; buttons are tonal and match the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.70 (high) - Waist tie strapThin fabric strap threaded around the waist area and secured at the side with a small buttoned tab, forming a loose belt detail.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeve with a buttoned cuff visible at the wrist; sleeve fabric shows natural creasing and a slightly relaxed fit.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a slightly slubbed, linen-like texture that appears semi-sheer in the lower skirt panels where light passes through.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.46 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem shapeAsymmetric curved hem with the near-side panel dipping lower and rounded edges creating a layered appearance at the sides.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.58 · w 0.50 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the garment against a plain white background with soft directional lighting; lower legs and boots are visible and the image is cropped above the model's head and at the ankles.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing the garment with black chunky zip-front boots and black loose trousers visible as styling elements.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionRight-side three-quarter crop framing showing the garment from the upper chest to below the knee; model's face partially visible and turned downward.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even studio lighting and soft shadows under the boots; no visible props besides the model.
- Image croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame and lower ankles are near the bottom edge, indicating intentional centered crop on the garment.
Colors
charcoal black· shirt fabric#262124- Overall silhouetteLong, loose button-front shirt or shirtdress shown from the right side with a straight button placket running down the center front and a curved high-low hem that falls below the knee on the near side.
- 03

Product
Close-up of a dark charcoal long-sleeve layered shirt showing a buttoned cuff, fitted sleeve with visible creasing, and an asymmetric draped hem with pointed layered panels.
- Sleeve shapeLong fitted sleeve with visible vertical creases and a straight seam running along the outer arm.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.38 · h 0.58 (high) - Cuff constructionNarrow rectangular cuff with a single visible button and a stitched cuff placket.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.57 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Asymmetric draped hemLayered asymmetric hem with one pointed panel extending downward and a loose draped panel forming a curved tail on the right side.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.55 · h 0.88 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a slightly slubbed surface that shows fine vertical and diagonal weave lines under studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.62 · h 0.64 (medium) - Side seam and panelsVisible side seam and internal overlapping panel edges where the front and back layers meet, producing a layered look at the waist.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show torso and arm; white background; model hand with jewelry partially visible; even high-key lighting causing soft shadows along fabric folds.
- Shot compositionCropped close-up framing the model torso from upper arm to mid-thigh, product centered with right-side drape extending toward image right edge.
- Background and lightingWhite seamless background with even studio lighting and soft shadows cast by garment folds.
- Model hand and jewelryLeft hand visible at lower left wearing multiple silver rings and a silver bangle, not part of the garment.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution image with visible fabric detail and no motion blur.
Colors
dark charcoal· main fabric#332D32- Sleeve shapeLong fitted sleeve with visible vertical creases and a straight seam running along the outer arm.
- 04

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a long, black woven long-sleeve shirt with a short stand collar, buttoned cuffs, curved hem and a high side slit revealing an inner layer.
- Overall silhouetteLong, loose-fitting shirt seen from the back and slightly to the left; hem falls below hips and covers upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, woven fabric with visible subtle weave texture and soft drape, producing gentle vertical creases down the back.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.14 · w 0.38 · h 0.60 (medium) - CollarShort stand collar visible at the nape with a small seam where it meets the back yoke.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.15 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve and cuffLong sleeves with a single-button cuff and narrow placket; cuff sits at model wrist on left arm and shows two visible button details.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Back seam and shapingCenter-back shows faint vertical seam/crease but no visible back pleat or yoke paneling beyond the collar seam.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.58 (medium) - Hem and side slitRounded, curved hem that is longer at the back with a high side slit revealing a shorter inner layer or lining on the left side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background showing a model from the rear; even, high-key lighting with minimal shadows; parts of model and boots visible as styling but not described as product attributes.
- Shot compositionImage framed as a rear three-quarter view from mid-head to lower legs, centered on the shirt with ample white background around the subject.
- Model and styling elementsModel wearing rings and bracelets on left hand and chunky black boots; these items are visible but separate from the shirt.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowsBright, even studio lighting with soft shadows under the hem and boots; no visible color casts.
Colors
black· shirt body#1E191B- Overall silhouetteLong, loose-fitting shirt seen from the back and slightly to the left; hem falls below hips and covers upper thighs.
Documents & Data
Provenance
- Merchant Link
- https://etal-australia.com/products/em23-1209wl
- Platform
- shopify
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