190 GSM, superior 2-ply brushed cotton
190 GSM, superior
2-ply brushed cotton Soft, brushed Oxford for comfort
Soft Collar Roll
Soft Collar Roll Perfectly framing your face
Versatile Elegance
Versatile Elegance With time-honored construction details

Garment description

The oxford shirt is a transcontinental love story. It seems, polo players in colonial India started buttoning down the shirt collar to secure it while playing. The trend was picked up from England by John Brooks, who went on to launch the original Brooks Brothers Oxford Cloth Button Down (OCBD) in 1896. The OCBD spread across the Ivy League colleges, Hollywood, and across the globe in the twentieth century to become a menswear classic. It is egalitarian, dependable and professional - a thoughtful middle-ground between casual and formal.

Unfortunately, it is not easy to find an authentic oxford shirt. Super thin fabrics miss the oxford weave’s texture and character. Too dense fabrics lose the breathability. Wrinkle-free treatment destroys any hope of natural variations and creates a plasticky feel. And the iconic collar roll of oxford shirts is relegated to history.

The Cardiff is our interpretation of the classic oxford. As authentic as it gets, with a soft collar roll in sturdy, all-cotton, oxford fabric - brushed for a soft, lived-in feel. With a modern and tailored fit, the Cardiff will take you from weekend barbecue to business meetings with ease. Pair it with a suit, chinos, jeans or corduroy. Throw it on, over your shorts for a stroll on the beach. Roll up the sleeves and get down to household chores. Wear it ironed or rumpled, on all occasions. This shirt will only grow in character, easing onto your body through the next decade.

Fabric and style

Fabric

Fabric Name Brushed Yarn Dyed Oxford Cotton
Fabric Treatment Enzyme Softener Washed
Hand Feel Brushed
Composition 100% Cotton
Weave 2-ply Oxford
Weight 190 GSM Medium weight
Opacity 5/5, 100% Opaque
Shrinkage Pre-shrunk; negligible shrinkage, does not affect the fit

Style

Customizable Features collar, sleeve, buttons, pocket, placket, hem
Standard Features split yoke, barrel cuffs, french side seams, mother-of-pearl buttons
Style Smart Casual
Season Summer, Spring, Early Winter
Proudly made in India

Garment care

  • Machine wash cold
  • Don’t dry clean, bleach, or use chlorine detergents
  • Wash inside out to preserve color
  • Wash with similar colors to prevent color color bleeding
  • Hang to dry
  • Iron on reverse at medium temperature, 150°C

Sustainability

By bringing transparency into the value chain, we hold ourselves and our partners accountable for the impact we could have on the planet.

1 / Fabric

Supplier of the main fabric.

Main Fabric

Raymond Luxury Cottons Ltd

Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified

Labels

MS Labels

Yelachenahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka India

OEKO-TEX® Certified

2 / Trims

Supplier of sewing trims attached to the fabric.

Buttons

Mangal Plastic Udyog

Rajajinagar, Karnataka, India

Threads

Madura Coats Pvt Ltd

Marathahalli, Bangalore, India

OEKO-TEX® Certified

3 / Manufacturing

Manufacturer of the finished garment

Sewing and Tailoring

Dibella India

Hosur Rd, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Fabric Wash

Global Wash Care

Begur Rd, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

4 / Packaging

Suppliers of our packaging materials

Packaging trims

United Precision Plastics

Madiwala, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Packaging Box

Akshay Packaging Industries

Mahadevapura, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Money back guarantee

  • Purchasing from us is 100% risk free. We provide you a 90 Days Money Back Guarantee. You can return your order for a full refund within 90 days of delivery.
  • You are entitled to a free remake in case the garment does not fit you well. We’ll make you a new one, free of charge.
  • We provide free shipping on all orders to anywhere in India.
  • To initiate a remake/return/exchange, please email us at support@monksofmethod.com or WhatsApp us at +91 89519 86245 with your order details.
  • Please see our returns and shipping policy

Frequently asked questions

What if the garment doesn’t fit me?

We have a flat 90-day no-questions-asked return and remake policy, and we are dead serious about it. We want you to have a perfect fit, Period.

If you are not happy with your fit, we will happily remake/alter the garment again till you find it to your satisfaction. 

We’re sure you’ll be pleased with the quality of our product. However, if it fails to meet your expectations, you can request a complete refund, no questions asked.

We make sure that you run no risk in trying us out.

How are you different from other custom/bespoke/tailoring setups?

Most of the clothes you wear day to day, such as jeans, khakis, jackets, denim shirts, etc., are not available custom-made for you. The industrial processes of construction and washing garments are unavailable to the local tailors. 

Even brands that claim to be bespoke or custom will leave you wanting that “ready-to-wear” finish. Specialized stitches such as bar-tacking, chain-stitching, double-needle, and French seam are required to make sturdy, enduring garments only seen in industrial setups. A puckering on the stitches, softness of a brushed garment all needs industrial washers and machines. 

Ready-to-wear garments, on the other hand, make you compromise on fit.

We offer personalized fit within the constraints of the business model. We allow you to customize your order as long as it does not compromise the style and make each garment specifically for you. You get the best of both worlds - an industrial finish of ready-to-wear with the personalized fit of made-to-measure. We will pull out all the stops to get the fit right on your first purchase of each type of garment. Once you are satisfied, next time will be breezy, as we store your custom measurements for future purchases.

How long does it take once I place an order?

We don’t hold up ready-made inventory, only the raw materials. We start making the product only once you place an order and your measurements are confirmed. 

That means your perfect size & style are always in stock, and we don’t create waste. 

Once our team has created and confirmed your measurements, shipping your order takes 7-8 working days.

How do I retrieve my measurements from my previous order?

Your measurements are safe with us. We will automatically retrieve your saved measurements if you use the email address as your original order. 

You can also log in from the product page or from the menu to see your previous measurements listed. 

Once you place the order, our Made to Measure specialists always contact you to confirm your measurements.

Will my garment shrink after washing?

All our garments are pre-washed and 99% of the shrinkage is taken out before shipping. You can expect very minimal shrinkage on washing.

Customer Reviews

Based on 2 reviews Write a review

A perfect wintry shirt

Varun Saxena on Nov 12, 2022

Well! The fabric is as soft as a baby’s skin. The shirt is quite similar to the cotton Oxford in the manner of construction. What is different is the feel of the fabric and the wintry aesthetics that it comes with. A lighter (in weight) cloth but a warmer feel is what you get with this shirt. Lovely to wear. It comes in two dark shades. Perhaps some more could be introduced. Mine is a sapphire. Well done, once again.

Amazing Quality and Stitch.

A. Jose on Jan 04, 2023

Impeccable quality of fabric and stitching, In love with the quality of the clothing.

Anatomy

Lightly fused
collar

Mother-of-pearl buttons

Classic
placket

High arm
holes

for easy movement
without ruining
the tuck

Barrel
cuffs

French side
seams

reinforcements are
here

Box pleat

Split yoke

for all day
comfort