The Item: Bench Semi-Button-Down Shirt

Now I don't give much love to Bench in these 'ere parts (because of the overbranding and tackiness of most pieces), but I have to give credit where it is damn due. Their new offerings include this slim-fit semi-button-down shirt in gingham which I found to be quite handsome. However, as it is with everything Bench, they just had to ruin it with that ungodly pin at the pocket. Thankfully, it can be removed. Yes, I checked and am now seriously considering getting a color or two with its reasonable price at P645 a pop. Now this is more like it, Mr. Chan.

The Bench shirt reminds me of this well-dressed fellow snapped by The Sartorialist

Photo courtesy of The Sartorialist