June 17, 2010
ShirtsMyWay
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 With Yukio Hatoyama’s run as prime minister now over, the hapless politician is likely to be remembered for two things: the Futenma Air Base issue and the multi-colored gingham shirt he wore to a barbeque last spring. While the Japanese tabloids slammed him over his perceived fashion faux […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010
Courtesy of ShirtsMyWay.com
With Yukio Hatoyama’s run as prime minister now over, the hapless politician is likely to be remembered for two things: the Futenma Air Base issue and the multi-colored gingham shirt he wore to a barbeque last spring. While the Japanese tabloids slammed him over his perceived fashion faux pas, Michael Yang and Peter Crawfurd, co-founders of ShirtsMyWay, saw only courageousness. “It’s about individuality and creativity,” say the partners, who met in business school in Denmark before establishing their company in China. “It’s about daring to be different, and we honor him for that.” ShirtsMyWay is now offering replicas of the Hatoyama shirt in standard or custom sizes for $500. If your office has stricter dress codes than the DPJ, the company also sells more traditional business attire. Just go to the website to select fabrics and customize details like pocket shape, collar style, cuffs, buttons and monograms, then complete your order by taking your body measurements or the measurements of a well-fitting shirt. Prices start at $75, with a minimum order of just one shirt. Shipping to Japan takes approximately 15 working days for free delivery, with express delivery available for $10 extra.
