Affliction Elite Button-Down Shirt
Whenever I see Elite in the name of a piece of clothing, I inwardly groan, because the clothes never live up to their name. However, in the case of this shirt, I have to take that back. I love a man in a button-down shirt – and if a man came up to me wearing this, I’d definitely find him more than mediocre. If you’ve got a shirt with a cool design, you’ve caught my eye.
Affliction’s Elite Button-down shirt is printed, as all of their clothes are, with a thought-provoking image. In this case, it’s a skull with long, iron-grey hair wearing a top hat and cravat. The skull is ringed with red roses and backed with lighter grey swirls. The effect is slightly disturbing, but no one can dispute how well-done the image is. The skull has careful detailing around the eye sockets and teeth, and the hair is picked out in flowing ringlets. This gentleman in the white cravat was apparently not elite enough to escape death. Mementomoria again – ah, Affliction, you are clever. Even on a shirt, no one escapes. Despite this, the effect is stunning, and one can imagine a tattoo artist wearing this shirt as he inks away. In fact, I could actually see him inking this image onto an arm – it’s just that vibrant.
The shirt itself is dark grey, with contrasting white stitching on the collar and sleeves. It’s made of 100% cotton and is machine-washable. However, Affliction does suggest that you wash it inside out because of the careful detailing. It’s been hand-distressed and dye processed for the ultimate in edge. The shirt has a logo pocket on the front – a white bordered shield with the Affliction name and symbol. The symbol itself reminds me of a fleur-de-ly, but I’m not sure that’s exactly what it is. Either way, it works with the shirt’s design of ornate grotesque. Actually, the whole thing has a bit of a Phantom of the Opera feel to it. I also really like the pinstriping effect on the shirt itself.
You can find your Affliction Elite Button-down shirt at SolisStyle.com for $75.00. It comes in small, medium or large sizes, and it seems to fit pretty close to the chest. It’s almost a dress shirt, but I wouldn’t suggest wearing this to work; that is, unless you work in an edgy environment or one that appreciates clothing artistry.
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