Serafina is the one you reach for when the occasion actually calls for it.

The Serafina is a pintuck shirt made from 100% cotton voile, in white, with a cropped, boxy silhouette. It has a classic point collar, a half-button placket, and gathering at the shoulders. The sleeve is finished with a pleated cuff. A pintuck band runs horizontally across the lower body and is the main feature of the shirt. It's made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, in a limited run.

The pintuck band across the hem is the point of the Serafina, alternating solid and sheer panels in fine, even pleats. The same pleating carries up into the sleeve cuff, and the shoulder is gathered rather than set flat, giving the shirt movement through the upper body as well as the hem.

Styled here with the Stella Balloon Pants in 100% cotton denim, the Serafina holds its own as the piece the rest of an outfit is built around.

FAQ 

Does the Serafina run true to size, and which size should I take?
The Serafina has a cropped, boxy fit. Our model is 170cm and wears a size 32. Take your usual Signature by Des size.

What fabric is it made from and how does it wear?
The Serafina is made from 100% cotton voile, a lightweight, crisp fabric that holds the pintuck pleating and the pleated sleeve cuff without going limp.

How do I wash and care for it?
Hand wash only. This protects the pintuck pleating and the red thread detail at the final button.

What can I wear it with?
The Serafina is styled here with the Stella Balloon Pants in 100% cotton denim. Let it lead the outfit rather than compete with a busy print.

Where is it made and how many were produced?
The Serafina is made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, as part of a limited run.

What makes the Serafina different from a standard shirt?
The pintuck band across the hem is the main feature, carried through into the sleeve cuff. The shoulders are gathered rather than set flat, giving the shirt movement beyond the pintuck detail itself.