Balenciaga BLCG Red Plaid Faux Two-Piece Double-Layer Short-Sleeve Shirt
Balenciaga BLCG Red Plaid Faux Two-Piece Double-Layer Short-Sleeve Shirt
Overview
A quintessential Balenciaga conceptual construction: this shirt appears to be two separate garments — a red plaid short-sleeve shirt layered over a grey long-sleeve underlayer — but is engineered as a single, unified piece. The faux two-piece double-layer construction is a signature Balenciaga technique that plays with the visual language of layering and styling, delivering a complex, editorial look with the ease of a single garment. The red plaid outer layer references workwear and Americana heritage, while the grey long-sleeve underlayer adds a contemporary, deconstructed dimension. Oversized and deliberately proportioned for Balenciaga’s signature silhouette.
Key Features
- Faux Two-Piece Double-Layer Construction: Engineered as a single garment that replicates the look of a red plaid short-sleeve shirt layered over a grey long-sleeve underlayer — Balenciaga’s signature conceptual construction technique
- Red Plaid Outer Layer: Classic red tartan/plaid woven fabric on the short-sleeve outer shirt — referencing workwear and Americana heritage through a luxury lens
- Grey Long-Sleeve Underlayer: Contrast grey fabric underlayer with long sleeves extending beyond the plaid outer cuffs for a deliberate, deconstructed layered effect
- Button-Down Point Collar: Classic button-down point collar on the plaid outer layer for a refined, structured silhouette
- Full Button Placket: Full-length button closure on the plaid outer layer
- Oversized Silhouette: Deliberately oversized, dropped-shoulder cut consistent with Balenciaga’s signature proportions
- Chest Pocket: Single chest patch pocket on the plaid outer layer
Care Instructions
- Hand wash recommended
- Machine wash at 30°C max
- Hang dry — do not tumble dry
- Low-temperature iron only
- Do not bleach
- Separate colors when washing
- Dry clean permitted
Note: All measurements are taken flat by hand. A tolerance of 1–3 cm is within normal range.
Size Guide
| Size | Shoulder (cm) | Chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Recommended Height (cm) | Recommended Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 54 | 128 | 79 | 160–170 | 120–140 |
| 48 | 56 | 132 | 81 | 165–175 | 140–160 |
| 50 | 58 | 136 | 83 | 170–180 | 160–180 |
| 52 | 60 | 140 | 85 | 175–185 | 180–210 |
Shipping & Returns
Ships worldwide. Please refer to our Shipping Policy for estimated delivery times by region. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery in original unworn condition.