The New Shirt
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読む時間 1 min
執筆者: Christopher
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読む時間 1 min
It is indeed a bold statement, claiming to replace something that has been every man’s top choice for any work-related occasion, parties and everything in between for ages. So, what is the new shirt, and does it top its predecessor?
For a long time, the work uniform was a dark blue suit and tie, which naturally required a white formal shirt. Then we let go of the tie and before we knew it, formal trousers and an odd blazer became a regular work appearance, where the formal shirt still was prominent. The casual revolution then crashed with the jacket completely abandoned. Men would be seen in the office wearing jeans, chinos and dress pants with shirts of various sorts, often with a colourful detail inside the collar and cuffs. The general style codex was sadly thrown out of the window.
“The knitted shirt allows you to combine it with the dark navy suit as well as the casual chino or jeans, depending on the mood or what the situation calls for.”
The reaction from menswear brands to the casual revolution in the workplace was to re-launch the old worker’s jacket or overshirt, a phenomenon that reestablished men’s dignity somewhat. However, the thing missing the whole time was something that would allow all of the above dress codes to co-exist, while still making each look complete on its own, and this is where the knitted polo shirt comes in.
The knitted shirt allows you to combine it with the dark navy suit as well as the casual chino or jeans, depending on the mood or what the situation calls for. The new shirt never wrinkles (because it is knitted) and has an effortless elegance even when worn without any jacket. When you come home, rather than raising the thermostat – the sensible and responsible man puts on a cardigan, under which the knitted shirt looks just as right. Going out again? The blazer or sport coat will make you look smart but not over the top when paired with an unbuttoned knitted polo.
Personal preference naturally comes in with wearing the collar tucked in or out. What remains the same is enjoying the non-clingy, breathable material close to your skin. It has got a collar and cuffs, but while a shirt needs to be washed almost immediately, knitwear airs and resists stains with its natural wool fibre grease. The new shirt – versatile, comfortable and utterly good-looking whether you wear it with a suit, denim or semi-smart with your overshirt and jacket. It’s a shirt that completes us.
Photography: Pontus Jonsén
Styling: Christopher Gustafsson
Model: Gabriel Cohen
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