Kamakura Shirts - Madison Ave Store

[Fliegerguy]

Seriously?

Do they have the Napoli shirts in US sizes too?

Also, I cant seem to find the email, mind sharing?

The email address I have is for the international site. For the US website, you could probably try
http://kamakura-shirts-us.reamaze.com/conversations/new
for a start.

I browsed through the *** website briefly, it doesn't seem like they have NY sizes for Napoli shirts.

 

[edinatlanta]

Was anyone else there yesterday during the deluge?

 

[edinatlanta]

I hate how new pocket squares that are still creased can't avoid looking folded. also i hate that for whatever reason, I can't really get my pocket squares to look any other way than pulling it up slightly outta the pocket. ALSO I HATE MY INABILITY TO GET A GOOD KNOT/DIMPLE ON THE REG.

 

[aaronj15]

Can someone school me on the difference between regular Oxford and pinpoint Oxford?

 

[bamgrinus]

Can someone school me on the difference between regular Oxford and pinpoint Oxford?

Pinpoint is actually a completely different fabric than oxford cloth. Much lighter, maybe even lighter than broadcloth. Pinpoint oxford usually does the alternating color/white pattern like an oxford cloth so it looks similar but is more of a summer material.

 

[aaronj15]

Pinpoint is actually a completely different fabric than oxford cloth. Much lighter, maybe even lighter than broadcloth. Pinpoint oxford usually does the alternating color/white pattern like an oxford cloth so it looks similar but is more of a summer material.

Thanks.

Kamakura’s sizing is so odd. No idea why longer sleeve lengths aren’t available for bigger neck sizes

 

[mythage]

Selling 4x Kamakura Tall Medium Knit white shirts - two cutaway collar two button down collar $140 for all four or $50 each if you want to buy individuals

Please pm if interested!

https://www.styleforum.net/buyandse...bundle-4x-tall-medium-knit-white-shirts.7457/

 

[edinatlanta]

With apologies to Boy George:

KAMA-KAMA-KAMA-KAMA-KAMA-KAMA-KAMAKAMUUUUURRRRRAAAAAAAAAA! YOU DRESS ME UUUUUUUP!

 

[bamgrinus]

Got an email saying that Sciolto shirts will be available for MTM starting June 7. I know someone here was saying that they were frustrated that these shirts weren't available in their preferred fit.

 

[Mariokartfever]

Got an email saying that Sciolto shirts will be available for MTM starting June 7. I know someone here was saying that they were frustrated that these shirts weren't available in their preferred fit.

That was me, and I just went and got some MTM shirts last week! talk about bad timing haha.

Whatever, I'd like to try one OTR first anyways to make sure I like it.

 

[heybear]

With leno and linen shirts, what's the recommendation for sizing? I wear a Tokyo slim in dress shirts, and the fit is perfect, but I wouldn't want it any slimmer. I'm wondering if shrinkage is more likely to be an issue with linen or leno. When it's hot I guess I'd prefer it slightly too large than slightly too small.

 

[Ahree]

With leno and linen shirts, what's the recommendation for sizing? I wear a Tokyo slim in dress shirts, and the fit is perfect, but I wouldn't want it any slimmer. I'm wondering if shrinkage is more likely to be an issue with linen or leno. When it's hot I guess I'd prefer it slightly too large than slightly too small.

I don't know whether it's laundry shrinkage or just the vagaries of the manufacturing process, but the Tokyo slim leno shirt seems a shade more form fitting than their regular fabrics. You may be onto something here in sizing half a size up for leno.

 

[shirtsnob]

Pinpoint is actually a completely different fabric than oxford cloth. Much lighter, maybe even lighter than broadcloth. Pinpoint oxford usually does the alternating color/white pattern like an oxford cloth so it looks similar but is more of a summer material.

this response is a bit misleading.

PP is simply a more refined tighter/smoother weaved version of oxford cloth, and they are very much related. Lighter than broadcloth?...not usually.

 

[heybear]

I don't know whether it's laundry shrinkage or just the vagaries of the manufacturing process, but the Tokyo slim leno shirt seems a shade more form fitting than their regular fabrics. You may be onto something here in sizing half a size up for leno.

Do you find the leno more clingy, like a knit? I’ve never felt it in person.

 

[Ahree]

Do you find the leno more clingy, like a knit? I’ve never felt it in person.

Each manufacturer has a slightly different leno texture. Proper Cloth is surprisingly stiff and rough, though obviously airy. Kamakura is more refined and softer, but not delicate nor clingy nor silky. I think you're asking if it is like pique in a polo shirt, and the answer is "not overly." It has more structure. By the way, since its airiness makes it pretty transparent, you may want to wear a dark or flesh colored undershirt underneath. I would go tieless with leno as the collar is soft and tends to collapse. Some Kamakura leno shirts can't accommodate ties by design, of course.