Louis Vuitton Damier Checkerboard Openwork Jacquard Short Sleeve Tee – Cream
Louis Vuitton Damier Checkerboard Openwork Jacquard Short Sleeve Tee – Cream
Louis Vuitton — Damier Checkerboard Openwork Jacquard Short Sleeve Tee | Cream
Louis Vuitton applies its most architecturally refined textile technique to a clean short-sleeve tee. The piece is built on a cream / ivory cotton base with a large-scale Damier checkerboard openwork jacquard panel placed symmetrically across both shoulders — front and back. The Damier pattern — the house's alternating square motif that has appeared on Louis Vuitton's canvas since 1888 — is here executed as an openwork / cut-through jacquard: the checkerboard squares are woven with a perforated, semi-transparent construction that creates a dimensional, lace-like surface within each panel.
The shoulder placement is precise and considered: the Damier openwork panels sit at the upper chest and upper back, framing the shoulders as the garment's focal zone and creating a graphic that reads as both structural and decorative. Against the cream base, the tonal openwork reads as a subtle texture from a distance and a fully articulated Damier pattern up close — the defining quality of Louis Vuitton's approach to quiet luxury in ready-to-wear. At the front hem, a small "Louis Vuitton" woven label anchors the piece with the house name in its clean serif typeface.
Key Details
- Colorway: Cream / ivory
- Shoulder panels (front and back): Large-scale Damier checkerboard openwork jacquard (tonal cream-on-cream, perforated / semi-transparent construction)
- Pattern: LV Damier checkerboard (house motif since 1888)
- Front hem: "Louis Vuitton" woven label
- Neckline: Crew neck
- Sleeve: Short sleeve
- Fit: Oversized / relaxed
- Fabric: Premium cotton jersey with jacquard shoulder panels
- Sizes: XS / S / M / L
- Brand: Louis Vuitton
Size Guide
| Size | Shoulder (cm) | Chest (cm) | Length (cm) | Height (cm) | Weight (jin) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 46 | 108 | 68 | 160–170 | 100–140 |
| S | 48 | 112 | 70 | 165–175 | 140–160 |
| M | 50 | 116 | 72 | 170–180 | 160–180 |
| L | 52 | 120 | 74 | 175–185 | 180–200 |
Note: Measurements are taken flat by hand. A variance of 1–3 cm is within normal range.
Styling Notes
The cream base and tonal Damier shoulder panels make this the most understated piece in the Louis Vuitton tee lineup — the openwork detail rewards proximity and natural light, where the perforated jacquard structure becomes fully visible. Wear with slim cream or ivory trousers, tailored chinos, or light-wash denim. The cream palette pairs naturally with white, camel, stone, and navy tones. Finish with leather loafers, clean white sneakers, or LV Archlight trainers. Carry an LV Keepall or Speedy for a full house look.