Kontor reworks the classic button-down shirt with a relaxed body, dropped shoulders, and garment dyeing. Made in Japan from high-density cotton fabric, it offers a firm yet comfortable hand, subtle color depth, and a minimal silhouette that works as both a shirt and a light layer.
Founded by British designer George Cole in Japan in 2020, the brand name Kontor comes from the word “Contour”. Reconfiguring fixed codes and stereotypes with pattern and details research. Experimenting with new fabrications via treatments and dyeing methods. Considering how we inhabit clothes through architectural, structured forms. Innovative garments for modern environments.
【Product Description】
The Kontor Garment-Dyed B.D. Shirt rebuilds a simple button-down shirt through Kontor’s relaxed silhouette and garment-dye process. The shoulders, body, and sleeves are cut with extra room, while the dropped shoulder line creates an easy shape that feels relaxed without looking oversized. Kept basic and minimal, it works well on its own, under outerwear, or as a lightweight overshirt in transitional weather.
The fabric is a high-density 100% cotton cloth, custom-developed for garment dyeing with a focus on texture and hand feel. The dyeing process gives the shirt a soft depth of color and a natural, lived-in character around seams and fabric surfaces. Made in Japan, it balances the clean structure of a button-down with the ease of a casual layer, making it a versatile choice for everyday wear.