For Jürgen’s special day, Christine Masese created a bold, elegant shirt in his favorite tones, shaped with care to suit him perfectly. What's your wish? →
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This Tailor-Made Black African Print Shirt shows how Christine Masese turned a wedding-ready idea into a wearable custom piece that could also be used beyond the occasion. The finished shirt focused on a black base with African print panels and a stand-up collar, making it a useful example for anyone considering a custom men’s shirt with bold pattern placement and an easy loose fit.
- Request: The project started as a custom shirt for a wedding, with a preference for black, yellow and a touch of red, plus a looser fit based on a collar size 44.
- Final result: One completed men’s shirt was made and delivered, using a black base with the chosen African print on the front, back and cuffs, while keeping the upper back shoulder area plain.
- Design details: The shirt used a stand-up collar and a balanced print layout, so it felt distinctive without becoming too occasion-specific or hard to wear again.
- Fit and use: The loose fit suited a stockier build and made the shirt practical for events, celebrations and repeat wear after the wedding.
- Process: Completion updates covered stitching, finishing details such as labels, buttons and buttonholes, and the customer later confirmed that the shirt met expectations and looked great.
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This design was custom-made exclusively for Jürgen. Let it inspire you: customize this design to fit your vision or start with a completely new idea. You chat directly with our artisans, and we handle the secure process.
A request by Jürgen from Köln, Germany
Shirt ready for me until the wedding (25.01.2024). I love black and yellow. If there was red in it, it would be the German flag. I’d like it striped, which is common in Kenya. I would leave the design to your taste. Collar size 44. stocky body
The Journey of Creating Tailor-Made Black African Print Shirt
Negotiation & Planning
Tailor-Made Black African Print Shirt - design ideas and artisan proposals
Loose fit based on collar size.
The shirt can easily be worn again so the design is not too complex.
Can stick to solid plus print or use print for the entire shirt.
I like option 2: stand-up collar. But front and back printed. But not shoulder honten. And also the cuffs printed. Preferably on a black base.
Colors black yellow (alemannia aachen) and some red, then it would be the German colors. (Automatic translation)
I've attached the available fabrics.
Basic color black. Front and back printed, but not back shoulder.
I would like the 4th pattern: WA0040
If it should be possible, a 2nd shirt black with stand-up collar size 44 in the same style but 3rd pattern: WA0046.
So a total of 2 shirts.
Jürgen (Automatic translation)
Will start with the first shirt and should we have some time, get the second ready.
Crafting Process
How to make a Tailor-Made Black African Print Shirt – work in progress
Shirt has been stitched. Finishing up labels, buttons and button holes.
Wonderful. Thank you very much.
Juergen (Automatic translation)
The shirt was completed and delivered to Victoria for dispatch to Juergen
Super.
The completion of the 3rd shirt did not work out then?
Best regards
Juergen (Automatic translation)
Hello Jürgen,
This is Vicky, the local operations manager. I have already received your shirt and it looks great! Hope you will like it too.
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng.
I think it meets my expectations. Please ask for delivery. (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON012271E-59407
Cost structure of this project
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
21.48
|
| Cost of labour |
8.95
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.79
|
| Local Transport to photoshoot and parcel drop-off |
4.77
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
36.99
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
3.7
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
3.7
|
| Total (excluding shipping & taxes) |
44.39
|
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The cost breakdown above shows how the value of this individual project is composed.
Shipping costs and any applicable taxes (e.g. VAT) depend on the delivery country and the specific setup and are therefore not shown as fixed amounts here.
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