The Origins of Ophelia-

The beloved NRBY classic and the story behind it

Some pieces arrive quietly and then become part of who we are.

For us, the Ophelia shirt is one of those designs - a shape our community fell in love with from the moment it launched, and one we've reimagined season after season. Ophelia began with a simple idea: a shirt that feels elegant, easy, and endlessly wearable. A piece that slips into your wardrobe and works with everything - silk by night, cotton by day, velvet for the deep midwinter.

A shape you loved from the start...

The Ophelia silhouette was designed to feel feminine without fuss: a soft v-neckline, relaxed through the body, gently gathered. Over the years, small details have shaped its signature look: gathered sleeves, elasticated cuffs - made for multi-styling, that just-right length.

Crafted in the fabric you return to...

Part of Ophelia's charm is the ability to transform with fabric. In cotton, it becomes a breathable everyday staple - the shirt you reach for without thinking. In silk, it drapes beautifully, catches the light, and brings a touch of quiet glamour to evening moments. In velvet, it becomes rich, tactile, and winter-ready.. Each season, we let the fabric tell a different story while keeping the shape exactly as you love it.

A signature shape, still evolving ...

We turn to Ophelia because you do- year after year. It's become one of our most cherished NRBY designs: a wardrobe constant, quietly refined and adaptable to every season. And so, the story continues. New fabrics. New colours. The same much-loved shape.

Ophelia, always.