A while back, Christopher of Moniker – a website that takes custom orders on shirts at very reasonable prices – sent me an email and asked if I would like a free collared shirt of my own designing. Which, looking back, was kind of a no-brainer because a) I love getting shit on the gratis, and b) I love playing Valentino whenever people let me. And, naturally, I wasn’t going to ask for anything run-of-the-mill or easily manufactured – yes, I’m a bit of an opportunistic prick.
After several emails, Chris knew I wanted a shirt that would fit long on me, i.e. kind of drape down close to my knees, experimented with blue and lavender pastels, rocked a fly front, and had extra skinny cuffs. I think of it as a cross between a button-down and very light coat, to always be left open and paired with a nice tee underneath. I had high hopes for what the people of Moniker could do, but, honestly, I still wasn’t sure they would be able to actualize my vision of a top less ordinary.
As you can very well see, the shirt turned out fantastic. My quirky idea found life in almost every regard imagined (the only alteration I made myself was to replace the buttons with some fancy-schmancy ones I ordered online from Hushco Buttons of Beverly Hills). I have received many compliments on the garm and even a few winks here and there. And being 100% cotton, the shirt has lasted several washings already without fail and the colors continue to entertain the eye. Bravo guys! I highly recommend Moniker for all your one-of-a-kind shirt services.
Fashionably speaking, what's the purpose of the long fit? And how can this mix between a button-down and very light coat worked around with other shirts?
Very nice color on that shirt!!! Congrats on getting a freebie too. How'd you get on that gravy train? ;)