TRAD012114
Regular price $190.00*This product is crafted exclusively for our Global Online Store and is not available in Japan.
Ametora Button-Down Selvedge Oxford Shirt
Ametora is Japanese slang for “American traditional” — the East Coast collegiate style that forged the Japanese menswear industry in the 1960s. Our Ametora oxford cloth button-down in white or saxe blue offers an authentic recreation of the dress shirts commonly seen on Madison Avenue in the 1950s. The shirt body uses the looser fit of that era, and the long collar, at 3.5-inches, is perfect for wearing with a necktie and navy blazer or for staying visible under a sweater. Other Ivy-style details include a box pleat at back, gathered sleeves on barrel cuffs, and the widely spaced six-front buttons.
Selvedge Oxford: A Touch of Heritage
Selvedge Oxford fabric is woven on traditional shuttle looms, a testament to which is the "selvage edge" or "self-edge" (often featuring a distinctive red line). Modern looms prioritize efficiency, employing a back-and-forth weaving technique that doesn't produce this unique edge. Selvedge looms take five times longer to weave fabric compared to their contemporary counterparts.
The Allure of the Imperfect
Why, in this day and age, do we still utilize these seemingly inefficient selvedge looms? What sets selvedge Oxford apart from its modern-loom-produced equivalent? It's difficult to put into words, but selvedge Oxford possesses an almost airy, homespun quality. With each wash, it gracefully conforms to the wearer's body, becoming a cherished second skin.
A Rare Find
We invite you to experience the unparalleled texture of Oxford fabric woven on these now exceedingly rare shuttle looms. As a special touch, we've incorporated the red selvedge edge on the inside of the shirt's front placket, running luxuriously from the collar down to the hem.
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| Asia, United States | Estimated USD 0-25 | Estimated |
| Canada, Mexico, Central America, Middle East, Oceania | Estimated USD 0-25 | Estimated |
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Just purchased my 3rd Ametora OCBD - they are absolute perfection in terms of cut and comfort and the delivery service from Japan is excellent. I cannot recommend them enough.
As an older fella who’s enjoyed (or been underwhelmed by) OCBDs from shirtmakers over the years (e.g., Troy Guild, Brooks Brothers, Sero, Mercer & Sons, Jake’s (London), Drake’s, O’Connell’s, Individualized), this Kamakura AMETORA shirt is a valentine to what a classic OCBD is supposed to be; it definitely checks all the boxes: full cut, unfused placket/ cuffs/ collar, the correct placket width, medium weight cloth, and a collar-roll as god intended (and few makers get right). Great sizing, too: i typically get a 15.5 X 33 shirt and this 15.5” turned out to be perfect in the sleeves for me. More color options, please.
Just purchased my 3rd Ametora OCBD - they are absolute perfection in terms of cut and comfort and the delivery service from Japan is excellent. I cannot recommend them enough.
Very happy with this blazer.
Classic shape and style and the unlined transparency makes it perfect for summer.
Well done Kamakura !
These are excellent trousers and an excellent value. The fabric is high quality, and they are a nice, high-waisted cut that suits modern tailoring. I could not be happier with my purchase.
This mock turtle is beautifully made with exceptionally good materials. Not only is it excellent, it was delivered very promptly.
Very good quality of fabric but...
Very small size even the XL format.
I'm 1,82m and 96Kgr and don't even my hand fits...
It's very pretty sad, becouse it's useless for me.


