2018.07.10 update

"Two looks in one": Revive your long-loved custom-made shirt with a "cleric" style!


Are your custom-made shirts from Isetan Men's just sitting in your closet, unused because you feel it would be a waste to throw them away when they're still perfectly wearable?
Kato, the custom shirt specialist, recommends reviving a shirt by swapping out the collar and cuffs to create a "cleric shirt." Learn this shirt revival technique that gives you "two looks in one"!

  1. My favorite shirt. The collar and cuffs are noticeably dirty and worn.
  2. Altering a shirt into a cleric shirt can create a look that is both refreshing and elegant.
  3. Regarding collar and cuff replacement services

My favorite shirt. The collar and cuffs are noticeably dirty and worn.

What do you do with shirts you still want to wear, but whose collar tips are frayed, the part of the collar that touches your neck is worn out, they're dirty, or the cuffs are frayed from rubbing against your watch?

These are the cufflinks that a customer actually brought to the store before they were replaced.
The wear and tear has spread throughout, and the fabric is fraying.

The inside of the collar shows noticeable pilling, and there is also discoloration due to dust and sebum.


"Those kinds of shirts are a sign that the wearer liked them and wore them often. Replacing the collar and cuffs will allow them to reciprocate that affection," says Kato. "Of course, we replace them due to wear and tear or stains, but we also have customers who want to make the collar of an old shirt more compact because it's too big, or who want to change the design of the cuffs because they've bought a new watch."

In such cases, we recommend a cleric shirt made by swapping the collar and cuffs. "The appeal of a cleric shirt is the clean look that white brings. It changes how the V-zone looks, making the tie color stand out and brightening your face with the whiteness of the collar," says Kato, who wears a cleric shirt that he has modified himself, and he also recommends it.



Altering a shirt into a cleric shirt can create a look that is both refreshing and elegant.


Cleric shirts are appealing because they can be worn in many situations, whether with a tie or without, as they create an elegant look.
"For businessmen, 'cleanliness' is a very important factor. The whiteness of the collar creates a bright impression and gives off a cool atmosphere. If you're not wearing a tie, you can enjoy different looks with button-down or horizontal collars, and for business attire, you can enjoy different looks with regular, wide, semi-wide, or round tab collars. You can choose your favorite collar style and cuff design," says Kato.

Cleric shirts exude elegance and sophistication. Take advantage of the collar and cuff changes, a special perk of custom-made shirts.


Regarding collar and cuff replacement services
  • Price: Cufflink replacement ¥2,750, Collar replacement ¥3,300
  • Delivery time: Approximately 4 weeks or later after order placement.


*Depending on the condition of the shirt you bring in, we may not be able to accept it for exchange.
* Please note that we do not offer cuff or collar replacement services for shirts other than those ordered at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 5th Floor Order Shirts & Men's Fashion Fair or other events.
*Please ask a staff member for more details.


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