I bought two Vintage Ivy tab collar shirts after seeing Kamakura recommended on Instagram and reading about tab collars in Graham Marsh’s book. The tab collars make such a difference. I was on a work trip to Milan (during fashion week as well) and didn’t feel too out of place without having to go to any extra effort
Beautiful fabric, great construction & fit. Fits as listed in the size chart.
Apparently, I am NOT a 161/2-34 in this Tokyo Slim Fit. The sleeves are at least 1” too short. Looks ok when your arms are at your side, but the moment you extend your arm to shake someone’s hand, the sleeve rides up. I emailed Kamakura Shirts asking for a solution, stating that I travel to Japan annually and always wanted to try this shirt brand as I would likely buy more. Also, it would appear, that a 161/2-35 is not offered. So FAR, no one has replied to my email.
perfect oxford shirt for work and leisure. Needs another button
I was so excited to receive my first shirt from Kamakura today. I had read about Kamakura on Ivy Style. I bought the biggest shirt available a "17 1/2". The size chart said 26 1/2" sleeve. It's a great looking tatersall fabric with great details (box pleat, locker tab). I am 6'5" and weigh 250 lbs (38 inch waist). Imagine my horror when I tried it on and discovered by "trad" US standards, my beautiful shirt is really a "slim cut". Wonderful company but their ready to wear is not "Ivy" cut ...not by a mile. Too much trouble to return to Japan. "Once burned twice shy"...regretably becuase it is a beautiful shirt. Hey! Maybe I wll suddenly lose 30 pounds. I'll stick with J. Press, O'Connells, The Andover Shop and Cordings.
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for your feedback and for giving our shirt a try.
We are sorry to hear that the fit didn’t meet your expectations.
We would love to help you find a better option through our Made-to-Order (MTO) service, where we can tailor a shirt to your preferred measurements. If you're interested, we are happy to guide you through the process to ensure the perfect fit. Please feel free to reach out, we’re always here to help!
Best regards!
