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The haunting aesthetic of an orthopedic neck corset traces its way down the entire back of this shirt, transforming a familiar, classic white men's shirt into a provocative statement. The fusion of clinical precision with the sharp contours of orthopedic design creates a striking visual metaphor for the suffocating and often damaging effects of toxic masculinity. With its rigid, almost surgical structure, this piece speaks to the way societal expectations and gender norms can constrain, restrict, and ultimately harm the wearer. The juxtaposition of traditional menswear with clinical medical aesthetics reflects the silent burdens imposed by these toxic ideals—pressures that, like an orthopedic device, are meant to "correct" but instead serve to distort and confine. This shirt becomes more than just a garment; it is a powerful critique of the ways in which culture enforces narrow definitions of strength and identity and the cost of those ideals on both the individual and society as a whole.
Crafted from dead-stock, ultra-soft high-quality cotton, this piece speaks to an unwavering commitment to detail. Even the back string, a vintage treasure, was carefully sourced from a stack of materials once owned by an elderly seamstress who lived in the small town I call home. It is a nod to the past, a quiet tribute to the craftsmanship and history woven into every thread, and a reminder of the hands that once meticulously curated such precious remnants of a bygone era.
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100% Cotton
Most of the garments are made with original vintage fabrics, accessories and materials that are consciously selected for their ruined aspect. Every defect, mark, cut or stain is placed there on purpose and is part of the design and the aesthetic of the garment.
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-It can be washed (30°)
-Do not bleach
-It can be ironed (low temperature)
-It can be dry cleaned
This garment is completely handmade and hand finished and it’s made with vintage original materials, fabrics and accessories. Please take extra care in the treatment and washing process as it may be more prone to get ruined.
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Neckline circumference: 52cm
Shoulder lenght: 17cm
Shoulder width: 52cm
Armhole circumference: 62cm
Bust circumference: 126cm
Waist circumference: 126cm
Hips circumference: 136cm
Sleeve lenght: 95cm
Arm widest point circumference: 48cm
Total garment lenght: 77cm
Every garment is developed with a particular size for two main reasons:
o an aesthetic and proportional research.
o the piece of fabric chosen for the garment was only big enough to fit that particular size.
Every garment can be adjusted to better fit your measurements and body type. Please check very well the measurements we’ve provided for you and if you feel like any part of the garment may need to be adjusted please let us know and we’ll fix it for you before shipping (paid service: let us know what adjustment you need and we’ll get back to you with a quotation). Once the garment has been adjusted to your specific measurments it can no longer be returned. If anything’s off please let us know and, if possible, we’ll fix it.
Garment Measurements: if this garment doesn’t fit you at all and/or is of a completely different size than yours please feel free to contact us! We’ll be more than happy to make you a tailor made garment with a similar style and your specific measurements for the same price you see on our website.