A mysterious shirt I picked up on eBay earlier this month from Japan. Fits slim and boasts single-needle stitching throughout, navy cat's eye buttons, two buttoned work pockets and a modern collar. I originally purchased it for the simple design that is very close to the original US Navy issue shirt, but what I love most about it is the fabric. Unlike most brands available in the US, this chambray fabric isn't too papery or stiff. It has a very soft, organic hand, and is breathable much in the same manner as my
SEXSC06 denim. The color is beautiful in person, and I much prefer navy buttons and white stitching over any other combination. A shirt like this doesn't need to be over-designed; quality fabric and construction trumps bells and whistles every time.
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| Label comparison with a mid-century Sears work shirt (via Riveted) |
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| A Buzz Rickson replica of the 1944 USN chambray work shirt at Self Edge, $170 |
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| Me in the Coen chambray work shirt |
4 comments:
I got a Mister Freedom shirt that has the same fabric. I don't know why kids are buying these nonsense chambray shirts at Target and Sears for like $50. Seems pointless. The way this material winkles and hangs is what it's all about.
Looks great!
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Lookin' sharp!
Yeah, this is an interesting brand. I have a bunch of shirts from this brand that I've purchased at IT at the Langham Place mall in Hong Kong. They bill themselves as a Japanese brand, but I've never actually seen this brand in Japan. Google search turns up nothing.
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