chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā 
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored warp and white filling yarns
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Along with embroidered chambray shirts and poplin button-downs, the standalone boutique features a dreamy lineup of books, linen napkins, and vintage accessories to complement your Wyoming attire.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The chambray blue feels a bit more contemporary, however, and brings a welcome bit of color to the home decor circuit.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
For more classic tastes, our chambray shirts—featuring signature Scotch & Soda detailing—offer a polished yet relaxed option.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Denim is also in the line, but in an elevated way such as a pintucked chambray tuxedo shirt or a cotton-cashmere shirt in a classic denim weave, along with a shawl cardigan that can double as a bomber jacket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The chambray blue feels a bit more contemporary, however, and brings a welcome bit of color to the home decor circuit.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
For more classic tastes, our chambray shirts—featuring signature Scotch & Soda detailing—offer a polished yet relaxed option.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Denim is also in the line, but in an elevated way such as a pintucked chambray tuxedo shirt or a cotton-cashmere shirt in a classic denim weave, along with a shawl cardigan that can double as a bomber jacket.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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chambray
noun
cham·bray
ˈsham-ˌbrā
-brē
: a lightweight clothing fabric with colored and white yarns
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