Tops & Shirts

The Tops and Blouses category mainly features original designer tops created and made by MALAM, alongside a smaller selection of blouses. As part of the MALAM collection of original clothing, each design is developed in the French workshop with particular attention to proportion, volume and textile combinations.

Tops form the heart of the category and come in a wide variety of shapes: sleeveless tops, short, three-quarter or long sleeves, close-fitting cuts, relaxed shapes and blouson silhouettes. Depending on the design, character may come from an open or laced back, boat or scarf neckline, gathered or ruffled sleeves, contrasting panels or layered fabric details.

Fabric, color and print also play an important role. Jersey, cotton, double gauze, crepe, sheer voile, lace, guipure, linen, velvet and vintage textiles may be used alone or combined within the same piece. Floral prints, stripes, arabesque patterns, openwork textures and occasional shimmering details give very different personalities to similar shapes.

Blouses generally have more structured lines, with particular attention paid to collars, button plackets, sleeves, ruffles, lace and contrasting panels. Some remain relatively understated, while others combine several fabrics or decorative details to create a more distinctive piece.

Depending on the design, pieces may be in stock in a specific size and ready to ship, made to order in your size, or available as custom-made designs with additional options for fit, fabric, color or selected details.

Tops and blouses pair naturally with original skirts from the collection, women’s trousers and shorts or MALAM sweaters and cardigans, making it possible to build quieter outfits or play more strongly with volume, color and contrasting fabrics.

For customizable designs, the MALAM fabric and jersey library allows customers to explore available materials and select a fabric suited to the chosen design.

Each piece is designed, patterned and prototyped in the MALAM workshop, then cut and made in France. Produced as one-of-a-kind pieces, small batches or limited quantities, MALAM tops and blouses stand out through their cuts, details and textile combinations, offering an alternative to standardized ready-to-wear.