Last Chance to Shop
Our store closes April 30, 2026. Learn more about our next chapter here. Purchases made after April 1st are non-refundable.
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Insider Notes
In an ode to the musical achievements of Africans and the African Diaspora in the 70s and 80s, Ivorian brand Kente Gentlemen offers retro glam pieces in their 'The Birth of Cool' collection. The Ernesto III shirt has been tailored in Abidjan from tie-dyed handwoven cotton. Framed by a mandarin collar, it fastens with corozo nut buttons and has a fitted profile. Wear yours with solid-color pants to keep it in the spotlight.
- Mandarin collar, cuffed sleeves, rounded hem, hand-dyed
- Cotton
- Each piece is made to order and may take up to 2 weeks to complete
- Made in Côte d'Ivoire, ships from Côte d'Ivoire -
SIZE, FIT & OPACITY
- Midweight fabric, non stretchy
- Opaque
- Fitted silhouette
- Fits true to size
- Model is 172cm tall and wearing a size S.
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Kente Gentlemen
Founded by Aristide Loua in 2017, Kente Gentlemen’s accessible collections of contemporary separates are meticulously crafted by hand-weavers, artisans, and vendors based in the Ivorian cities of Yamoussoukro and Korhogo. Named for the iconic Ghanaian textile Kente that originates in the West African country’s Ashanti Kingdom, the brand’s polished menswear-inspired pieces offer a playful take on tailoring and suits, honoring West African weaving heritage with a focus on indigenous textiles.