3 chapters across the catalog
Volodymyr Zelensky Fashion, Custom Tailoring, Perry Ellis Pleats
Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov is credited with Volodymyr Zelensky's signature black shirt and blazer look, which has made diplomatic waves. The discussion shifts to the speed of custom tailoring in Korea and an anecdote about custom shirts featuring "Perry Ellis pleats" and pockets sized specifically to hold CD jewel cases.
A host recounts traveling to Taiwan and South Korea in the 1980s and 90s to have custom shirts made for approximately $15 to $20. These shirts featured specialized oversized breast pockets designed to hold 5-inch floppy disks or CDs, allowing for the discreet transport of media.
Custom Tailored Shirts and South Korean Manufacturing
A discussion of the tailoring industry in South Korea suggests that many independent vendors likely use the same centralized factories for shirt production due to identical packaging. Details are shared regarding a custom shirt design featuring oversized pockets capable of holding CD jewel cases and patented Perry Ellis shoulder pleats.
