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Nexus vii 7 original fake white button down shirt, made in Japan, size 48 (M/L)

$34.99

Available here is a button down shirt from Nexus VII. The Nexus VII label is another one of those Japanese streetwear brands with a long history and cult following. They don’t advertise, keep willfully small, but at the same time are associated with a lot of quality manufacturing. Perhaps their best known association was with the Original Fake label, where the people responsible for Nexus VII designed the Original Fake collections along with artist Kaws.

Nexus VII has been going strong for quite a while now, always with interesting design, typically understated and with very limited availability. This shirt hits all of the notes you would hope for with some interesting little design details. Fabric is 100% cotton in a solid white. This is basically Nexus VII’s take on the classic work shirt, slightly tweaked as you would expect.

Details include a flat hem, allowing the shirt to be worn tucked or untucked. Shoulders are raglan which is not typically of a work shirt like this, and sleeves are 7/8 in length. The front has a semi-hidden button placket, where the bottom buttons are obscured from view. There are several tags throughout, including the neck tag and size tag above it, another tag on the bottom-left side of the shirt, and yet another vintage-referencing tag on the interior button placket. Buttons are all white with an art deco inspired design, while the bottom button is in a nicely contrasting red.

All kinds of things going on here, and the combination of these elements brings a pretty unique piece. Nexus VII is one of those labels with very limited, almost nonexistent international distribution. Get a rare piece here at the cheapest price around.

Size is labeled a 48, fitting a relaxed medium or a standard large well. I measure the chest at 22” / 56cm, shoulders at approx. 18” / 46cm, length at 27.5” / 70cm, and sleeves at 21” / 54cm from the shoulder. The shirt comes in lightly used, very good shape, with no holes, tears, stains or visible signs of wear. Made in Japan.

Shipping from Japan to anywhere will be $24.