Bernard

Bernard began his life as a 4XL/Tall men’s button-down shirt by Land’s End, made from light blue cotton and sourced in the New York City. The original shirt was carefully taken apart stitch by stitch and reimagined through the Shkirt practice of complete deconstruction and reconstruction. Rebuilt by hand, Bernard has become a billowing Shkirt with a sweeping silhouette and generous movement.

Bernard features an adjustable waistband, a single side pocket, ruching at the back, and is finished with French seams. Rather than cutting new pieces, the shirt’s original pattern components were preserved and rearranged, allowing the scale and volume of the fabric to define the final form. The result is a Shkirt that celebrates proportion, ease, and presence.

Bernard is made to fit you. The skirt can hug waists from approximately 25" to 43.5" and may feature four to eight buttons along the waistband, added during the tailoring process to allow for flexible, incremental adjustment and a precise fit. Share your measurements below, and Bernard will be individually tailored to your body. Each Shkirt is a one-of-a-kind piece, made by hand in our New York atelier with a focus on fit, finish, and longevity.

Bernard prefers a warm or cold wash with similar colors and a gentle hang dry.

Bernard comes with Lifetime Care. We offer complimentary repairs for craftsmanship-related issues and invite clients to return their skirts or Shkirts for repair, alteration, or responsible recycling as part of our zero-waste commitment. Clients are responsible for shipping costs.

For custom skirts or special requests, we’d love to hear from you.