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Buck Mason’s Rancher Shirt Delivers Summer Linen With a Western Twist

The LA basics label adds a new linen shirt to its Draped Linen lineup, just in time for the heat.

By Andy Vasoyan Published June 29, 2026

Face, Head, Person — Buck Mason

Buck Mason has expanded its Draped Linen collection with the new Draped Linen Rancher Shirt, taking the cowboy workshirt template and hitting it with their lightweight linen-blend treatment.

The shirt keeps the details that define the silhouette, with pearl snap closures, a curved western yoke, scalloped flap pockets, and three snaps along each cuff.

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The new Rancher joins two existing Draped Linen shirts — the Lounge Lizard, a ’50s-inspired cut in a silky rayon-linen blend, and the Deuce Camp Coupe, a midcentury camp-collar style with a slight sheen.

The whole collection runs on the idea of taking lightweight linen blends with a relaxed, slightly draped fit, built for the stretch of summer when anything heavier feels like a punishment.

The Draped Linen Rancher Shirt is available now at buckmason.com, with collection prices starting at $178.

Why It’s a Buck Mason Summer

Here’s the thing about Buck Mason: they’re already one of the most reliable names in American basics.

Founders Erik Allen Ford and Sasha Koehn started the brand in 2013 out of a 350-square-foot Venice, California garage, selling well-made tees and denim. (They famously turned down Robert Herjavec on Shark Tank; the brand now clears north of $100 million a year with 50-plus stores.)

The appeal has always been quality, fairly priced staples that just work, with a back catalog that I love (like last summer’s Carry-On travel suit, for example).

A western linen shirt fits the lane neatly. Western wear has been having an extended moment, and Buck Mason’s version skips the rhinestone shenanigans while keeping the cowboy details.

At more than a hundred and fifty bucks, it isn’t cheap, but that tracks with the brand’s positioning: they’re a full notch above fast fashion, with strong pieces built to outlast a single season.

If you’ve wanted into the western trend without going full Yellowstone, the breathable linen rancher’s neutral palette is about as low-stakes an entry as it gets.

Where to Buy It

The Buck Mason Draped Linen Rancher Shirt and the rest of the Draped Linen collection are available now at buckmason.com, starting at $178.

Andy Vasoyan is a Chicago-based writer and audio editor. He has been fortunate to visit distilleries and breweries across the…

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