The Raspberry Balloon shirt | Gathered Cuff Shirt

Description

Raspberry red with drama in the sleeves—balloon silhouettes gathered dramatically at wrists, creating volume from shoulder to cuff. Hidden button placket keeps the front clean, pointed collar frames the face, while the body remains relaxed through the torso. Long sleeves make the statement; the rest provides foundation.
The balloon sleeve is ancient technique modernized—gathering fabric to create dimension, using air as sculpture material. When you move, the sleeves create their own choreography. When you gesture, the volume emphasizes intention. This is clothing that amplifies rather than mutes your physical presence.
Bamboo’s lightweight drape makes balloon sleeves wearable rather than overwhelming—the fabric creates volume without weight, gathers without bulk. Natural breathability means the arm coverage doesn’t become suffocating, while the sleeve’s structure allows air circulation despite fabric abundance.
Raspberry references Asian berry traditions, the color of ripened fruit, of celebration, of moments worth marking. The gathered sleeve technique appears in historical Asian garment construction—understanding that excess, when controlled, becomes elegance.
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