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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. 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 Yarn-dyed Oxford cotton
Fabric Treatment Enzyme Washed
Hand feel Not Brushed
Composition 100% Cotton
Weave 2-ply Oxford
Weight 201 GSM Medium Weight
Opacity 5/5, 100% Opaque
Shrinkage Pre-shrunk; negligible shrinkage, does not affect the fit

Style

Customisable features collar, sleeve, buttons, pocket, placket, hem
Standard features Split yoke, Barrel Cuffs, French Side Seams
Style Smart Casual
Season Summer, Spring, Early Winter
Model is 6'3" and is wearing a custom size
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 20 reviews Write a review

Absolutely Amazing Fit !

Titus Roby on May 06, 2022

Bought the Cardiff Iceberg green. Amazing fit, Quality stitching, Environment friendly packaging. Personal Note all contributed to an amazing customer experience. I would definitely recommend folks to just go for it.

As close to the perfect Oxford as one can get in India.

Vijay Kannan on May 21, 2023

Great fabric, stitching, buttons, fit, and weave (allowing comfort in movement). I like the customer relationship – calling to confirm measurements (I was suggested my measurements would be better suited to a slim fit than a regular fit, and they were right). The only thing I'd change? The price. Only because I'd like to stock up on multiple colours as part of my wardrobe.

Best in class

KEDAR APTE on Aug 07, 2023

I m very satisfied with the quality of fabric and fitting. Waiting for more shades in cardiff. Certainly a great buy.

Buy atleast one immediately

Varun Saxena on Jul 20, 2022

Good heft. Maintains its shape. Yoke is the best feature - aids shoulder movement. Collar is nice and frames the face. Placket holds well when seated. The fabric softens up after washing. Shrinks a bit but that is already taken into consideration by the makers. No hanging threads and dangling buttons. Nuff said - buy all three colours.

BUY NOW AND THANK ME LATER

GAURANG B on Jan 10, 2023

This is the best oxford shirt which you can ever get! Starting from finding the right colour to perfect measurements - The MoM team remained proactive and supportive to deliver the top-notch shirt. Fabric quality, fit, shirt buttons, collars everything is perfect at its best. Best thing about them which I liked most is the detailing and perfection which they put behind every single item to deliver it to your doorstep. They will surely steal your wardrobe with their awesome collection. Try them now!!!

Buy one of these for sure

Varun Saxena on Jul 20, 2022

The shirt has a good heft. It holds well through the day. OfCourse the collar is big and nice and when buttoned frames the face, but you can find it in many good quality oxfords, e.g., Brook Brothers. It’s actually the yoke that makes the shirt stand out. The cotton is non stretch but it’s the yoke that gives you an ease all along the shoulder. The stitching is very good and you won’t find any loose thread hanging anywhere. I have washed the shirt once and it actually became softer and perhaps shrunk just a bit but the makers take care of it and fit is perfect. The placket is chunky and holds the shirt well when one is seated. The sleeves too are the right width. Lesson to learn : buy all colours!!!

Cloth fitting every thing is good

Franklin on Feb 17, 2023

Excellent fitting

Excellent fitting, great service !

Vidyadhar on Feb 17, 2023

The fabric used is of world class quality, better than others available . This is my second shirt , and the fitting is perfect . The shirts are very comfortable to wear , especially in the hot Mumbai weather.

Excellent Oxford shirt

Ravikanth Dara on May 08, 2023

Recently purchased Oxford shirt perfect fitting nice shirt comfort is good

Excellent Shirts and Great thought

Nidhir Roongta on Dec 02, 2022

The best thing about MoM is that I had ordered a classic fit shirt, not giving the exact measurements. They made it a point to call me, ask me my preference in terms of fit, intended use and delivered one of the best shirts I have. Superb service and great product. Cheers..!!

Feel Comfortable

Debajit Sarkar on Mar 27, 2023

Recently purchased your garments and I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the high quality of your product. I was particularly impressed with the quality of the fabric and stitching. The fabric is soft and comfortable to wear. The stitching is precise and neat, which not only enhances the overall appearance of the garment but also ensures that it holds up well over time. As someone who values quality in their clothing, I am truly impressed with the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into making these garments. It is clear that you take great pride in the work you do, and it shows in the finished product

Great tribute to Oxfords

Keshav on Jan 10, 2023

These are some of the most well thought out Oxfords that pay real tribute to them. The fabric, stitching, choice of colors, ability to customize fits, the perfect collar shape and button at the back, all are signs of a brand that understand their stuff. Be careful with the choice of fit given fabric doesn’t have Lycra/elastene like other brands. Buy now, thank me later. Built to last for years.

My favourite oxfords

S Majumder on Feb 17, 2023

I have quickly obtained these oxfords shirts in 3 colours (along with the chambray in both colours which I reviewed separately)…and surely will get more. l like the weight & the resultant fall and resistance to micro wrinkling. Also while a very thin fabrics seem attractive for the summer, this is actually better as it prevents the cloth from clinging to your skin on the first hints of sweat and hence breathes better. A comfortable but anatomic cut based on my specific body measurement ensures a dapper look bit with enough freedom of movement. It’s impossible to get a fit like this except when tailored to your measurements. Being online, and conversant with classic men’s style aesthetics, Monks is able to marry convenience with execution.

One of the best Oxfords

Sankar on Feb 11, 2023

I’m writing this review after one or two wears and I must admit the quality of the cloth is great. I was a fan of Brooks brothers oxfords as they are making shirts in Thailand,Vietnam using supima cotton. No complaints with the quality yet their new arrival shirts are costly. So want to try new brand with good quality like them or closer to Brooks. Now I think I found it, MoM is so close to Brooks for sure. Ordered two oxfords from MoM both are looks great on me with half of the cost compared to Brooks. A happy customer

PERFECT

Adarsh Rao on Nov 28, 2022

Its just perfect in everything.Right from the way it is stitched to the weight of the fabric,everything just feels great.There’s truly nothing more you can ask for .

Perfect fit !

Arif unia on Jul 07, 2023

The biggest problem anyone faces when it comes to garment is PERFECT FIT! Finally it’s been solved by MONKSOFMETHOD! The perfectionist of stitching !

Perfect Oxfords

Mohammed Khan on May 08, 2022

Good Oxford shirt was what i was looking for and ended up getting perfect oxford’s!! Excellent fabric, brilliant fit and beautiful packaging!! Have to try their other shirts aswell to make a complete review.

Point of no returns

Vineeth Vijayan on Feb 14, 2022

For starters the packaging was impressive. Has a classic touch yet sensitive to the environment. The fit and style is classic. Me not being a mannequin figure is taken care of at the fitting room itself (virtually done). Monks ensured I don’t return and it fits great. Delivery was seamless with a personal touch. Coming to the Cardiff. It’s subtle, classy and a go to option for any occasion. It’s a great addition to my wardrobe. Loved the shirt

To feel good look good

Ajay Bose on Feb 28, 2022

Tried the Iceberg Green OCBD shirt from Monks.. great colour..perfect fit...best quality fabric and stitching...made to measure ensures you get the best fit... that too from the convenience of your home... it really is a no-fuss shirt..go for it!

Very nice fiting nice fabric

Mukesh kanani on Feb 15, 2023

This fabric is very cool Fabric quality, fit, shirt, collars everything is perfect at its best I am happy

Anatomy

Lightly fused
collar

to add a touch of
stiffness without
loosing that signature
S shaped roll

High arm holes

for easy arm
movement that
won't ruin the tuck.

Mother-of-pearl
buttons

Classic
placket

Barrel
cuffs

Split yoke

for all day
comfort

Box pleat

French side
seams