The Monk Shirt

Description

Meet the definitive Band Collar Shirt, where a clean, stand-up collar inspired by classic Nehru and Mandarin styles meets a modern, easy silhouette. Minimalist at the neckline and relaxed in attitude, it brings together tradition and contemporary elegance in one streamlined frame.

We use all-natural fabrics that balance breathability with the right amount of body. Button it to the top with tailored trousers for a sharp, modern statement, slip it under a jacket as a refined alternative to a dress shirt, or keep it casual with faded jeans or shorts. Versatility, made effortless.

Proudly made in India.

The Art of the Perfect Fit

1. Choose Your Style

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

2. Design & Personalise

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

3. Consultation Call

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

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

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.

Fit for Body & Soul

The Monks Way

Standard features are listed below. Customise them to suit your style.
Collar	Band Collar
Placket	French Front
Pockets	Classic Rounded Pocket
Buttons	Mother of Pearl Buttons
Yoke	One-piece Yoke
Pleats	No Pleats
Sleeves	Long Sleeves
Cuff	Soft Two Button Barrel Cuff
Hem	Classic Rounded Hem

All-natural linen that balances breathability with the right amount of body. Not flimsy. Not stiff. But substantial enough to drape cleanly in humid climates. Linen’s inherent coolness is complemented by its evolving character: with wear, the fabric softens, the surface mellows, and the garment develops the gentle, lived-in personality that only honest materials can achieve. This is a textile that works with the weather, not against it.
Fabric	Lightweight European Linen
Composition	100% Linen
Weave	Plain Weave
Construction/Threadcount	44 Lea x 60 Lea / 52 x 48
Weight	150 gsm
Origin	India
Fabric Treatment	Enzyme Softener Wash
Care	Machine wash cold Wash with similar colors to prevent color bleeding Hang to dry
Shrinkage	Pre-washed to minimise shrinkage. Allowance for shrinkage applied during construction.