Drôle Café sweatshirt product image (primary)
Front view of a crewneck sweatshirt worn by a model. Cream/off-white sweatshirt with a small colorful printed storefront graphic centered on the chest, with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem visible.

Drôle de Monsieur

Drôle Café Sweatshirt

CA$49.95CAD
Out of Stock

This crew neck sweatshirt from Drôle de Monsieur is a casual top made from 100% cotton jersey with a relaxed fit, ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem, and features a front print. Constructed in Portugal, it is designed for everyday casual wear and can be worn as a standalone piece or layered over other clothing.

Material
100% cotton jersey
Gender
male
Style
casual, retro, streetwear
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Ultra-comfortable sweatshirt with a vibrant print of a French café scene, made in Portugal from 100% cotton jersey with a relaxed fit.

100% cotton jersey, relaxed fit, crew neck with ribbed edging, front print, made in Portugal

Material
100% cotton jersey
Style
casual, retro, streetwear
Occasion
everyday, casual
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

  • Ultra-comfortable 100% cotton jersey
  • Relaxed fit
  • Crew neckline
  • Ribbed edging at collar, cuffs and hem
  • Vibrant front print depicting Drôle Café facade
  • Made in Portugal
  • Casual everyday style
  • Retro-inspired design blending 1970s aesthetic with 1990s streetwear
  • Crew neck sweatshirt silhouette
  • Self-taught designer label

Product Insights

The Drôle Café Sweatshirt is an out-of-stock 100% cotton Portuguese jersey (300-500 GSM) sweatshirt from Drôle de Monsieur, priced at 350 CAD. Made in Portugal under EU law in small batches with 4-8 week lead times, the dense fabric softens with age and resists pilling when air-dried. However, the buyer must accept that the cotton relaxes 3-8% over its first year and shrinks 5-8% on warm wash, requiring cold-water washing and air-drying to prevent distortion, though ribbed trims hold shape.

Verified claims

Compliance
Made in Portugal under EU law with 70% of factories holding multiple certifications.
Fabric
Dense 300–500 GSM jersey from family-owned mills that softens with age and avoids pilling when air-dried.
Freshness
Small-batch production with 4–8 week lead times from Portugal vs. 12–16 weeks from Asia.
Care and aging
100% cotton jersey relaxes 3-8% over a year and shrinks 5-8% on warm wash.
Care instructions
Air-drying prevents pilling and shrinkage that could distort the graphic.
Shrinkage
Shrinks 5-8% on first warm wash; air-dry and cold wash limit further shrinkage; ribbed trims hold shape.
Wash temperature
Cold water wash prevents 5–8% first-wash shrinkage.
Drying method
Do not tumble dry; air-drying prevents shrinkage and pilling.
Size chart
Seam-to-seam chest and body length measurements: S (58,70), M (60,72), L (62,74), XL (64,76) cm
Fit stability
First-year fiber relaxation (3-8%) and wash shrinkage (5-8%) are managed by ribbed trim and cold-water care, holding original size chart measurements.
Drape
Lightweight cotton jersey drapes smoothly and layers under outerwear.
Fit evolution
Ribbing holds shape; fabric relaxes 3-8% and may shrink 5-8% if washed warm.
Size measurements
Exact chest (58-64 cm) and body length (70-76 cm) per size S-XL.
Material
100% cotton Portuguese jersey, 300-500 GSM—40% denser than fast-fashion.
Manufacturing
Made in Portugal under EU labor & environmental law; family-owned factories.
Durability
100% cotton relaxes 3-8% into a personalized fit; ribbed trim holds shape.
Sizing
Four sizes (S-XL) with exact chest (58-64 cm) and length (70-76 cm) measurements.

Product record

Title
Drôle Café Sweatshirt
Brand
Drôle de Monsieur
Price
350 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

2 images
Drôle Café sweatshirt product image (primary)
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Product

Front view of a crewneck sweatshirt worn by a model. Cream/off-white sweatshirt with a small colorful printed storefront graphic centered on the chest, with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem visible.

  • SilhouetteClassic crewneck sweatshirt silhouette with dropped shoulders and a relaxed straight torso as worn by the model.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Neckline finishRibbed crewneck collar in the same cream/off-white fabric as the body.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Cuffs and hemRibbed sleeve cuffs and a wide ribbed hem band in matching cream/off-white.
    3 regionsx 0.07 · y 0.56 · w 0.86 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.15 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.21 · w 0.13 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Chest graphic placementSmall rectangular printed graphic centered on the mid-chest area depicting a storefront scene.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Graphic textDRÔLE
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Graphic detailsPrinted storefront with yellow awning or facade, red architectural columns or trim above, and small human figures and a bicycle drawn in fine colored strokes.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a matte finish, no visible texture pattern beyond normal sweatshirt knit.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (medium)

Other

Model shot on a neutral light gray background cropped at mid-thigh and just above the model forehead; even soft studio lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionCentered vertical crop showing model from just above the nose to mid-thigh; hands partly visible with one hand in pocket.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundPlain light gray neutral background with no props or visible environment.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft even studio lighting producing mild, soft shadows under the hem and along the inside of the arms.
  • Model stylingWorn with green athletic-style shorts visible from the waist to mid-thigh; shorts are a staging prop and not part of the sweatshirt product.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.60 · w 0.52 · h 0.32 (high)

Colors

cream· bodybright yellow· graphic yellow facade#EBE46Bbrick red· graphic red trimroyal blue· graphic blue accents
Drôle Café sweatshirt product image 2
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Product

Rear view of a plain light cream crewneck sweatshirt worn by a model; visible features include ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem and cuffs, long set-in sleeves, and smooth knit fabric with minimal seams and no visible graphics on the back.

  • View and fitRear view of the sweatshirt shown on a model; the back panel is smooth and hangs straight with a relaxed fit and slightly dropped shoulder seams.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high)
  • NecklineRibbed crewneck collar in the same light cream color with visible horizontal rib texture around the neck opening.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high)
  • HemWide ribbed bottom hem in matching color with a horizontal seam joining the hem to the body panel.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.76 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high)
  • CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs in the same cream color; left cuff visible in full and right cuff partly visible near the edge.
    2 regionsx 0.07 · y 0.71 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.72 · w 0.14 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Fabric textureSmooth medium-weight knit with faint vertical ribbing visible across the back panel under soft lighting.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Seams and constructionVisible shoulder seams and a stitched seam where the bottom hem attaches; no visible back graphics, logos, or prints.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light gray background; green pants visible on the model and soft even lighting with minimal shadows.

  • BackgroundEven light gray studio background, uncluttered and uniform.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Model and propsPartial view of a model showing neck, shoulders, arms, and hands; dark green pants with vertical texture visible below the hem of the sweatshirt.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle shadows along the folds and under the hem but no harsh highlights.
  • Image cropImage cropped to show the upper back and arms; the model's head is partially visible and right side of the image crops the right wrist and hand.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)

Colors

light cream· main fabriclight cream· ribbing (neck, hem, cuffs)

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/sweatshirts-hoodies/patterns/drole-cafe-sweatshirt--22871-168201?colourId=0
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