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Original Breton ShirtWomen · Red

Combed cotton · Made in Portugal

CHF 79or 3× with

Our everyday red Breton shirt, in soft, dense combed cotton.

Colour Red
Taille

Estimated delivery: 27 – 29 October (Switzerland)

  • Free delivery
  • Free returns
Combed cotton, 220 gsm
Made in Portugal
21 stripes, boat neck
€1 donated to seabirds
Description

Long-sleeved red Breton striped shirt, regular fit and boat neck, with the 21 stripes of the 1858 regulation model.

  • Thick 100% combed cotton, 220 gsm, soft and dense
  • Red stripes knitted into the fabric, on an ecru ground
  • Embroidered logo on the chest
Size and fit

Regular fit, long sleeves. Teresa is 1.65 m tall and wears an S. Between two sizes, take the larger one.

Women’s size guide

Making and traceability

Designed in France, made in Portugal in a family-run workshop, shipped from France.

DesignParis, France
KnittingPortugal
DyeingPortugal
MakingPortugal
LogisticsFrance
Composition and care

100% combed cotton, 220 gsm. Yarn-dyed stripes: they do not fade in the wash.

Wash at 30 °C
Delicate cycle
No tumble dryer
Dry flat

Full care guide

Delivery and returns

Free delivery in Europe and the United States, customs duties included for the USA. Free returns within 30 days.

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They wear it

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Anonyme (Canada)
Lovely cotton material

Lovely cotton material. Comfortable and fashionable. I’m sure to get many years of wear!

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Anonyme (Portugal)
Très belle qualité de cotton

Très belle qualité de cotton, mais je pensais acheter un article fabriqué en France, ce qui n'est pas le cas puisque l'étiquette indique que le t-shirt est fabriqué au Portugal. Ce qui n'est pas un problème en soit, mais seulement, il faudrait peut-être être plus transparent car il n'y a pas de honte à fabriquer au Portugal, la qualité étant irréprochable.

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Saija Bondestam (Finland)
These shortsit are perfekti

These shortsit are perfekti.
Thank you .

Saija Bondestam

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Anonyme (United States)
Fine fitting

Fine fitting and looking

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Anonyme (Sweden)
My third Breton

So nice to see your webbsite with av model not 180 cm / size small and not looking angry. I hope my husband will by his next blue jacket. Although the one he bought in Brittany 2008 is still going strong!

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Marie (Sweden)
Perfect size and lovely

Perfect size and lovely quality!

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Virginija Koryzniene (Lithuania)
excellent quality,

excellent quality, thanks

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Celine Bourbonnais MacDonald (Canada)
Lovely! Just as nice as the navy coloured one. Comments and queries about

As of today, May 27, 2025 I have not yet received my order.

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Hans-Ivar Sjulstad (Norway)
Exellent!

Superb product as always from Gauvain.

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Heather Wilson (United Kingdom)
Lovely Top

Very stylish top in lovely fabric and a good fit.

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JO CADY (United States)
MY NEW FAVORITE

I am very pleased with the quality and fit! It's better than I expected, and I had high expectations!! I'm washing&wearing it on reruns 🥰

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Michelle (France)
All good

Size and quality ok

Originale or 1858?

Same cut, same boat neck, two workshops. The Originale is our Portuguese-made model; the 1858 is our Made in France model, knitted in Troyes.

Original Breton Shirt - Women Red
The OriginaleCHF 79

Combed cotton, softer
Made in Portugal
Same cut, same neckline

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La Marinière 1858 - Women Ecru
The 1858CHF 105

Carded cotton, denser
Knitted and sewn in Troyes
France Terre Textile label

See the 1858

In detail

What makes the Originale

Marinière Originale - Homme Rouge - Gauvain Paris
21knitted stripes

The yarn runs through the knit: the stripe is as crisp inside as outside, and does not fade in the wash.

Marinière Originale - Homme Rouge - Gauvain Paris
220gsm combed cotton

Thicker than a standard T-shirt (160 gsm), and softer to the touch than the carded cotton of the 1858.

Marinière Originale - Femme Rouge - Gauvain Paris
1workshop, in Portugal

Cut and sewn in a family-run workshop in Portugal, specialising in striped jersey, which we have worked with since our beginnings.

Craftsmanship

The sailors’ Breton shirt, made for every day

The Breton shirt was born as the uniform of the French Navy’s sailors: 21 stripes, boat neck, thick cotton.

The Originale takes up that cut and those stripes in a softer combed cotton, made in a workshop in Portugal.

History and making
Marinière Originale - Femme Rouge - Gauvain Paris Marinière Originale - Femme Rouge - Gauvain Paris Marinière Originale - Femme Rouge - Gauvain Paris

Frequently asked questions

Which size should I choose?

The fit is regular. Take your usual size; if you are between two sizes, take the larger one. Teresa is 1.65 m tall and wears an S. The size guide gives all flat measurements.

Does it shrink in the wash?

Not if you wash it at 30 °C and dry it flat. Avoid the tumble dryer, which can tighten the knit. The care guide explains each step.

How is it different from the 1858?

Same cut and same boat neck. The Originale is made in Portugal in combed cotton, softer to the touch. The 1858 is knitted and sewn in Troyes in denser carded cotton, under the France Terre Textile label.

About the red colourway

The Marinière Originale for women, Red colourway, adds a bright note to the nautical wardrobe. Its red stripes on an ecru ground dress up an easy feminine cut, perfect to liven up jeans or a skirt.

Knitted in soft, dense combed cotton, comfortable to wear all year round. Made in Portugal.

EAN codes

Brand: Gauvain. XS/0: 7506622800309 · S/1: 7506622800316 · M/2: 7506622800323 · L/3: 7506622800330 · XL/4: 7506622800347 · XXL/5: 7506622800637