🖤 The VM Button Shirt
Romantic, dramatic, and timeless.
The VM White Button Shirt is a rugged poet-style piece made from soft, breathable 100% cotton. Inspired by Victorian, pirate, and historical silhouettes, this shirt features billowy sleeves, a relaxed tapered fit, and distinctive metal knight cross buttons for a bold yet versatile look.
Designed to drape beautifully, this shirt creates effortless movement and works across gothic, renaissance, and everyday alternative styling.
Swashbuckling optional — but highly encouraged.
🖤 Wear It Your Way
Wear loose for a flowing, romantic silhouette
Layer under corsets or vests for dramatic styling
Style with belts for a structured look
Pair with skirts, pants, or boots for alternative outfits
This is a statement staple — comfortable, dramatic, and endlessly versatile.
🖤 Why You’ll Love It
Breathable 100% cotton fabric
Billowy sleeves with fitted cuffs
Metal stamped knight cross buttons
Loose tapered fit for comfortable drape
Collar can stand up or fold down
👉 Romantic, dramatic, and made to move.
🖤 Fit & Details
Relaxed, flowing silhouette
100% breathable cotton
Metal knight cross button front
Stand or fold-down collar
Billowy sleeves with fitted cuffs
Canvas or ruffle cuff options available
Measurements:
XS — Chest: 28"–34" | Length: 30"
S/M — Chest: 34"–40" | Length: 30"
L/XL — Chest: 40"–46" | Length: 30"
2XL — Chest: 46"–52" | Length: 30"
📌 Venus & Mars pieces tend to fit larger than mass-produced clothing — please check measurements.
🖤 Perfect For
Gothic and romantic styling
Renaissance fairs & LARP
Alternative weddings
Pirate and historical outfits
Festival and stage wear
Everyday alternative fashion
🖤 Handmade (Really)
Made in Vancouver, Canada since 1993
Small-batch production with a focus on low-waste design and individuality
🖤 Care
Machine wash cold on delicate, hang to dry
Press on low to medium heat if needed
Steam to refresh
(We’re not your mom… but cotton poet shirts and dryers are not friends.)
🖤 About Venus & Mars
Venus & Mars Clothing has been designing and handmaking alternative fashion in Vancouver, BC since 1993.
Every piece is created with intention, minimal fabric waste, and a deep love for self-expression.