Egyptian Cotton Dress Shirt – Monks of Method

Description

Crafted for those who value thoughtful design over fleeting trends, the Colaba is a dress shirt that embodies classic formality with a modern sensibility. Its silhouette is grounded in traditional tailoring, defined by a skin-and-patch unfused spread collar that sits softly yet with precision. Fine edge-stitching, narrow single-needle seams, high stitches per inch, chiseled cuffs, and iridescent mother-of-pearl buttons reflect a level of craftsmanship that honours tradition without excess — making Colaba a definitive expression of understated formal elegance.


Woven from superfine Egyptian cotton, the fabric offers a luxurious balance of crispness and breathability. Long-staple Egyptian cotton lends natural strength and subtle sheen, while a high thread-count weave creates a smooth, clean surface that stays sharp through wear. The result is a cloth that feels cool to the touch and holds its structure. A fitting foundation for the shirt’s refined construction.


Colaba moves effortlessly across formal settings. Pair it with a tailored navy or charcoal suit for assured authority, or wear it tucked into fine wool trousers for a business-casual look. In warmer months, style it with clean chinos or dark selvedge denim and loafers for relaxed sophistication. Whether worn under a blazer or on its own, it elevates every ensemble with quiet confidence and cultivated restraint.


Proudly made in India.

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The Art of the Perfect Fit

1. Choose Your Style

1. Choose Your Style

Start with one of our most-requested styles, closest to what you have in mind.

2. Design & Personalise

2. Design & Personalise

Refine the details. From fabrics and features to precise measurements, you decide what makes it yours.

3. Consultation Call

3. Consultation Call

A dedicated style consultant connects with you to confirm every detail, ensuring your vision is fully captured.

4. Crafting & Quality

4. Crafting & Quality

Your garment is made one at a time with meticulous care. It undergoes strict quality checks, with a final inspection by your style consultant.

5. Delivery & Follow-Up

5. Delivery & Follow-Up

Once delivered, we check in for your feedback. If needed, we refine or remake until it fits you perfectly.

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.