Drôle de Monsieur
Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey
This Drôle de Monsieur Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey is a short-sleeve polo shirt crafted from a cotton and polyester jersey knit with a regular fit. It features an open V-neck polo collar, contrasting trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs, and a hibiscus blossom with dual monogram embroidery on the chest. Made in Portugal, the jersey is designed for casual wear and is also available with matching shorts sold separately.
- Material
- Cotton and polyester jersey
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, retro, streetwear, vintage, sporty, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Vintage-inspired soccer jersey polo with hibiscus embroidery and contrasting trim.
Fine textured stripes, open V-neck polo collar, contrasting trim, embroidered hibiscus and monogram, regular fit.
- Material
- Cotton and polyester jersey
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, retro, streetwear, vintage, sporty, smart-casual
- Occasion
- casual, vacation, sports-event, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- vintage-inspired retro soccer jersey design
- fine textured stripes throughout
- contrasting collar and trim
- hibiscus blossom embroidery with dual monogram on chest
- open V-neck polo collar
- regular fit silhouette
- cotton-polyester jersey knit fabric
- contrasting trim details
- made in Portugal
- pair with matching shorts (sold separately)
- blend of 70s retro and 90s streetwear aesthetics
- embroidery adds elegant touch to sporty style
Product Insights
Drôle de Monsieur's Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey emerged from a viral Paris Fashion Week stunt, quickly becoming the best-selling brand at Printemps without soliciting distribution and later stocked at Harrods, Nordstrom, and Simons. Its jacquard stripes, ribbed trims, and left-chest hibiscus crest authentically replicate 1990s football kits, made in Portugal from a 52% polyester/48% cotton blend. However, the jersey is explicitly designed for casual wear, not athletic use, and its stitched embroidery requires gentle care to avoid snags—a tradeoff validated by premium retailers and a sale price of $99.95 that reduces obsolescence risk.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- Founders crashed Paris Fashion Week outside Maison Margiela, sparking a viral sell-out.
- Market validation
- Became best-selling brand at Printemps without soliciting distribution.
- Design details
- Jacquard weave, ribbed trims, and left-chest crest replicate authentic 1990s football kits.
- Brand code
- Hibiscus motif recurs across DDM products as a brand signature.
- Chest badge
- Hibiscus and monogram form a faux crest on the left chest in retro streetwear style.
- Embroidery durability
- Embroidery is stitched, not printed, and needs gentle care to stay intact.
- Badge placement
- The left-chest hibiscus and monogram embroidery mimics a vintage football club crest.
- Kit construction
- The fine jacquard stripe and ribbed trims recreate 1970s–1990s football kit construction.
- Intended use
- The jersey is explicitly intended for casual, not athletic, use.
- Jacquard stripe
- The fine stripes are woven as jacquard, not printed, replicating 1990s football kit construction.
- Design heritage
- Contrast ribbed trims, jacquard body stripes, and left-chest embroidery directly reference 1970s–1990s football kits.
- Fabric blend
- 52% polyester / 48% cotton blend provides shape retention and softness for all-day wear.
- Use case
- Designed for casual wear despite retro-soccer styling — not intended for athletic use.
- Brand heritage
- Self-taught founders and Portuguese production give the retro-kit design genuine heritage roots.
- Made in Portugal
- Made in Portugal as a tribute to co-founder's Portuguese heritage and craftsmanship.
- Music references
- Campaign visuals reference music videos and album covers, signaling cultural fluency.
- Design influences
- 70s retro collar and 90s streetwear aesthetic reflect music-inspired era blending.
- Care
- The jersey is machine washable; to preserve the embroidery, use a gentle cycle, hang dry, and avoid bleach and high heat.
- Retailer validation
- Stocked at Harrods, Nordstrom, Simons – placement earned by organic market pull.
- Design consistency
- Hibiscus embroidery appears across multiple brand products as a signature motif.
- Obsolescence risk
- Sale price $99.95 – design pre-vetted by premium retailers, reducing obsolescence risk.
- Fabric blend ratio
- The jersey is 52% polyester and 48% cotton.
- Fit
- The jersey has a relaxed fit suited to everyday wear rather than athletic use.
- Warm-weather comfort
- The polyester-cotton jersey aids moisture transport and dries quickly after light sweat, staying comfortable on hot afternoons for casual and vacation wear.
Product record
- Title
- Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey
- Brand
- Drôle de Monsieur
- Price
- 350 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
A retro-soccer-inspired polo for styled sporty looks
This polo from Drôle de Monsieur revisits vintage soccer jerseys with fine textured stripes, a contrasting collar and trim, and chest embroidery combining a hibiscus blossom with the brand's dual monogram. Its mix of vintage flair and sporty elegance makes it a way to wear a soccer-jersey look as a stylish everyday top. The retailer describes it as a piece sure to score some style points.[2]
Wearing the jersey and matching shorts as a coordinated set
Pair this dark green soccer-style jersey with the matching drawstring shorts, which repeat the same floral embroidery and are shown layered under the jersey's straight hem. The relaxed straight-cut fit lets the jersey fall to the upper hip over the shorts' waistband for a coordinated kit look. Note that the matching shorts are only partially visible in the product imagery.[3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve polo with retro soccer-jersey styling, combining a vintage, sporty look with fine tonal stripes and a contrasting ribbed V-neck collar and trim. It suits those drawn to statement details, like the embroidered hibiscus blossom blended with the brand's dual monogram on the chest, in a 52% polyester, 48% cotton knit with a regular, relaxed fit, made in Portugal. Note that the matching green drawstring shorts shown with it are sold separately, so it works best if you're open to coordinating or pairing it with your own bottoms.[1,2,3] | Green Rugby-Stripe Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a rugby-inspired, long-sleeve polo in 100% cotton jersey, described by the retailer as ultra comfortable, with a medium-weight smooth knit suited to a classic rugby look. It pairs an off-white base with dark green horizontal stripe bands, a ribbed dark green collar and cuffs, a hidden placket with a single white button, and a small red embroidered circular logo on the left chest. Note that the listed variants cover only the Green colorway in sizes Small through X-Large, and the comfort praise is the retailer's characterization rather than a reported customer experience.[5,6,7] | Red Embroidered Signature Polo: Choose this if you want a fine 100% wool knit polo in an off-white shade with red accents, since the body is cream/ivory while the 'red' refers to the embroidered script and contrast trim on the collar and cuffs. It has a regular, slightly boxy short-sleeve cut with a three-button polo collar and ribbed edging, hem, and cuffs. It comes in sizes small through x-large, though as shown on a model it fits loosely with a relaxed drape.[8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a green short-sleeve soccer-style jersey on a model showing a ribbed multi-color collar, V-shaped white neck insert, short sleeves with white-and-red cuff trim, subtle vertical tonal stripe texture, and a red embroidered hibiscus motif with white decorative stitching on the left chest.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve soccer-style jersey worn on model, visible from upper thighs to head, with a loose fit through the torso and drop shoulders.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.72 (high) - Primary fabric and textureGreen knit fabric with subtle vertical tonal rib or stripe texture running top to bottom across the front panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Collar constructionRibbed fold-over collar with visible layered colors: outer white rib with narrow black stripe, inner red band, and a white V-shaped neck insert at the front.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves ending in white ribbed cuffs with a single thin red stripe near the edge on both sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.46 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Left chest embroideryRed hibiscus style embroidered flower with yellow center and white decorative script-like stitching surrounding and forming a looping motif on the left chest.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - V-neck insertWhite V-shaped insert at the neckline forming the visible front of the collar opening.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot of a model wearing the jersey against a neutral grey backdrop with soft side lighting; image cropped at upper thighs with the model's hands behind his back.
- Model and poseMale model shown from head to upper thighs, standing with hands behind back and facing forward with slight head tilt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.96 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light grey textured backdrop with a diagonal soft shadow across the left side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from the front-left creating gentle shadows under the chin and along the right side of the torso.
- Visible non-product clothingDark brown high-waist trousers and a brown belt with a gold circular D-ring buckle are visible at the waist beneath the jersey.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
deep green· main body#2C6B42white with red and black trim· collar and neck insertwhite with red stripe· sleeve cuffs#DAD1CCbright red with yellow center· chest embroidery- Overall shapeShort-sleeve soccer-style jersey worn on model, visible from upper thighs to head, with a loose fit through the torso and drop shoulders.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve green soccer-style jersey with V-neck ribbed collar, tonal vertical stripe knit, embroidered floral motif on left chest, and white/red-trimmed sleeve cuffs; matching green drawstring shorts visible at bottom edge also show embroidery.
- Body shape and fitStraight-cut short-sleeve jersey with relaxed fit; hem falls to upper hip and is shown layered over matching shorts.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric texture and patternSlight sheen knit fabric with subtle tonal vertical rib/stripe bands running top to bottom on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Collar constructionV-neck collar with a wide white pointed V insert and a ribbed fold-over collar that has red and black stripe detailing above the white insert.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Left chest embroideryDecorative embroidered motif on left chest showing a red hibiscus-like flower integrated with cream or light gold ornate scrollwork.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves finished with white ribbed cuffs that include a single narrow red stripe near the edge.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Material appearanceFabric appears smooth and slightly lustrous consistent with a performance or synthetic knit.
- Visible matching shortsMatching green shorts visible below the hem with a drawstring at the waist and a repeat of the floral/scroll embroidery on the left thigh.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem and stitchingVisible double-needle hem stitching at the bottom edge of the jersey and at sleeve edges.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from neck to mid-thigh against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionFrontal three-quarter crop of a model showing torso and upper legs; head is cropped above the nose, lower legs out of frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft studio lighting producing even illumination and faint shadowing on the right side of the garment.
- Model presence and poseMale model wearing the jersey and shorts with arms relaxed; right hand partially visible at lower-left, left hand near shorts at lower-right.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Image limitationsTop of the head and lower legs are cropped out of the frame.
Colors
forest green· main body#245A34white· collar and V insertbright red· collar and cuff stripes#844C33cream gold· embroidery scrollworkbright white· sleeve cuff background- Body shape and fitStraight-cut short-sleeve jersey with relaxed fit; hem falls to upper hip and is shown layered over matching shorts.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit soccer-style jersey and matching shorts in dark green with contrasting collar and sleeve trim; subtle vertical tonal stripes visible on the fabric.
- Rear torso panelFlat back of a short-sleeve jersey in a dark green knit showing subtle vertical tonal ribbed stripes running top to bottom; hem is straight and falls over the waistband of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.66 (high) - Collar detailRibbed white collar with a narrow dark brown stripe visible along the outer edge; collar sits flat against the neck at the top center back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.01 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in white ribbed cuffs with a single narrow red stripe near the edge; cuffs are folded flat and contrast with the green sleeve body.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Fabric textureKnit fabric with visible vertical tonal stripe pattern where alternating slightly raised ribbed bands are apparent under even studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (medium) - Matching shortsDark green knit shorts visible from the rear with a white trim along the hem and a vertical white side stripe on the wearer's left side; shorts finish above mid-thigh.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Side seam and fitSlight drape and relaxed fit with visible side seam on left and right; garment appears loose rather than form-fitting across the back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.16 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (medium)
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped at the model's neck and mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionModel shown from the back, centered in frame, cropped just above the neck and around mid-thigh so the rear of the jersey and shorts are fully visible.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presenceMale model's head turned slightly to the right showing a partial side profile; hands relaxed at sides with right hand visible near the shorts.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting produces even illumination across the garment with faint shadowing under the sleeve hems and at the bottom edge of the shorts.
Colors
deep forest green· main body (jersey and shorts)#255A33bright white· collar and cuff basesignal red· sleeve stripedark brown· collar narrow stripe#33241Cbright white· shorts side stripe and hem trim- Rear torso panelFlat back of a short-sleeve jersey in a dark green knit showing subtle vertical tonal ribbed stripes running top to bottom; hem is straight and falls over the waistband of the shorts.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4548244 | Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey - Small | CA$99.95CA$350.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4548245 | Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey - Medium | CA$99.95CA$350.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4548246 | Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey - Large | CA$99.95CA$350.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4548247 | Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey - X-Large | CA$99.95CA$350.00 | Out of Stock |