Post-Imperial Lagos Shirt
Post-Imperial Lagos Shirt
This shirt is constructed from cotton treated in "Adire" - a rare hand dyeing process developed by the Yorubas in the Southwest region of Nigeria. Prior to dyeing, the artist hand paints patterns using a cassava starch paste that acts as the resist dye. Our focus was to transform an old world technique into a new form of design. Due to the nature of the process, each product varies in uniqueness and individuality, giving them a one of kind feel. - Long sleeve camp shirt. - Relaxed fit. - Circle pattern. - Brown/Gold. - Frayed collar band, cuff and hem. - Dropped shoulder. - Side vents. - Hidden placket. - Mother of pearl buttons. - 100% cotton. - Hand-dyed in Nigeria, constructed in U.S.A. - Colors may slightly vary due to the nature of the dyeing process.
Say goodbye to boring. Post-Imperial is a menswear brand with a strong sense of optimism for the future and a focus on color, pattern and process. Their fabrics are something extra special. They are treated in Nigeria through a process called Adire – a rare hand dying process developed by the Yorubas in the southwest region of Nigeria. Prior to dyeing, the artist hand paints patterns using a cassava starch or wax base that acts as the resist due. The painted fabric is the dipped in a vat of dye, and then treated and rewashed in hot water. See, told you they were special. Their goal through all of this is to always design for now by shaping cultural concepts through a modern perspective. Cool, right?
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