I’ve had this shirt for 12 years, but obviously haven’t worn it consistently over the 12 years. Chambray goes drammatically darker when wet, so I didn’t wear the shirt in summer months to avoid dark sweaty patches.
As much as I like the shirt – it has reached the end of its life, and it’s retirement time.
I like the cutback collar. It’s a neat and practical shape.
The label is looking pretty sad now.
Worn out collars and cuffs are fraying to reveal the white canvas re-inforcing. I like the way the colour becomes a darker blue where the fraying occurs.
Ralph Lauren shirts are always a reliable high-quality. 100% cotton with all seams fully-felled.
I don’t know much about mother-of-pearl, but I think this chipping in layers on many of the buttons may be an indication.
I really like the fraying on the collar and cuffs, but this hole in the shoulder is the reason for retireing the shirt.
RIP.