{"product_id":"the-real-mccoy-s-joe-mccoy-cuban-shirt-s-s","title":"JOE McCOY CUBAN SHIRT S\/S","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe JOE McCOY CUBAN SHIRT S\/S is made from a karami-weave cloth, carefully woven on Japanese looms, and can be paired with the JOE McCOY CUBAN SHORTS made from the same fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn this construction, pairs of warp yarns twist around one another as the weft passes between them, creating small openings throughout the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis structure allows air to circulate freely, producing a cloth that remains cool and comfortable even during hot and humid weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe open weave also gives the fabric a slight stretch on the bias, adding flexibility and ease of movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKarami weaving, known in Japan as karamiori, is a specialized textile technique historically used for summer kimono fabrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is closely associated with the weaving traditions of the Tango region of Kyoto, where silk production such as Tango chirimen crepe has been practiced for more than three centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe method developed as a practical solution for Japan’s humid summers, producing fabrics that allow light and air to pass through while remaining structurally stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnlike conventional weaving, where warp threads simply rise and fall as the weft passes through, karamiori requires the warp threads themselves to cross and intertwine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis additional step makes the weaving process more complex and time-consuming, and the structure must be carefully designed so that the twisted karami sections integrate with the surrounding weave without disrupting the fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe result is a cloth that combines lightness and breathability with a surprising degree of stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese characteristics make karami cloth naturally suited to garments intended for warm climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn this case it is applied to the Cuban shirt, a garment long associated with the tropical regions of Latin America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Cuban shirt, also known as a guayabera, traces its origins to traditional workwear worn throughout the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFollowing the Cuban Revolution of 1959, many Cuban exiles arrived in cities such as Miami and New York, bringing elements of their culture and dress with them, most notably the guayabera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe lightweight open-collar shirt with multiple pockets soon became popular as casual summer wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurfers later adopted the style, often shortening the sleeves and hem, which helped establish the relaxed proportions seen in modern interpretations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn Cuba itself the garment carries a slightly different meaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Cuban shirt is often regarded as appropriate formal wear and may be worn by public officials or at ceremonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDespite its name, however, the shirt is widely worn across Central and South America, particularly in countries such as Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe well-known four-pocket configuration, now strongly associated with the style, is believed to have originated from practical work shirts worn by farmers before becoming a defining feature of the garment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTakase Shell Button Front and Pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton Sewing Thread Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Real McCoy's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53449135227159,"sku":"MS26007","price":360.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/MS26007_ECR_251016_6179_4ac1743a-d6ca-4552-bb27-3b77448d8671.jpg?v=1780004517","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/fr\/products\/the-real-mccoy-s-joe-mccoy-cuban-shirt-s-s","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}