Eion (εἶον): Ancient Greek for “shoreline”
Crafted in a structured checkered textile, the Eion shirt explores the visual metaphor of containment. The grid-like pattern evokes the symbolic cages woven throughout the Basra Tapestry—systems of control that governed the lives of its muses.
Embroidered appliqué detailing at the sleeves references the contours of the shoreline as it’s overtaken by waves in Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. These organic interruptions break through the rigidity of the check, drawing a parallel between mythological birth and the push-pull of boundaries.
Tailored with a soft collar and relaxed silhouette, the Eion shirt balances clarity with complexity—grounded in classical visual language, and rooted in the tension between structure and fluidity.
Worn with the Eion Trousers.
Colourway: Muted cerulean & Ivory
Fit: Relaxed
Fabric Composition: Cotton Blend
dry clean only
