La Chemise Française
La Chemise Française is a French shirt brand from Chalon-sur-Saône, launched in 2017 by a shirtmaking workshop active since 1947. It makes shirts for men and blouses for women, produced in France.
| Brand launched | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Workshop since | 1947 |
| Base | Chalon-sur-Saône, France |
| Production | Made in France |
| Website | lachemisefrancaise.fr |
What is La Chemise Française?
La Chemise Française is a French shirtmaker based in Chalon-sur-Saône in Burgundy. The brand calls itself a maison chemisière since 1947 and focuses entirely on shirts made in France.
History
The story begins with Albert Gauthier, who cut his first shirt by hand and founded a workshop dedicated to precision and quality in 1947. The workshop moved into a former silk mill on rue Dewet in Chalon-sur-Saône, where it has remained. The La Chemise Française brand was created in 2017 to keep French shirtmaking know how alive. In 2025 it was selected for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France at the Élysée Palace.
Products and positioning
- Men's formal shirts in poplin, fine twill and stripes
- Casual shirts in flannel, linen and velvet
- Women's blouses in twill, satin, linen and flannel
- Collar options including soft, Cuban and button-down
Fabrics include Lin Normand linen and double-twisted cotton yarns, combined with traditional seamstress finishing.
Distribution
The brand sells through its bilingual online shop, shipping across Europe, the UK, Switzerland and the US, and also supplies retailers.
Why it matters
La Chemise Française is a clear example of the French made in France movement, in which heritage workshops create their own brands to reach consumers directly.
Frequently asked questions
Where are La Chemise Française shirts made?
They are made in the brand's workshop in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, a site in use since the 1940s.
What does La Chemise Française sell?
It sells formal and casual shirts for men and blouses for women, in fabrics such as Normandy linen, poplin and flannel.