Drôle de Monsieur
Cravate Mosaic Jacquard Polo Shirt
CA$99.95CA$438.00-77%
In Stock
The Cravate Mosaic Jacquard Polo Shirt by Drôle de Monsieur is a short-sleeve knit polo crafted from a lightweight stretch cotton-viscose blend. It has a regular fit, three-button placket, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a full-body jacquard pattern with small circular mosaic motifs in burgundy, cream, and pale yellow, while the sleeves and side panels are solid burgundy. Designed for warm-weather wear, this polo combines a classic silhouette with a textured patterned knit.
- Material
- cotton-viscose blend
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- smart-casual, retro, streetwear, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
A refined lightweight cotton-viscose polo shirt featuring a mosaic jacquard pattern, regular fit, and ribbed edging, perfect for summer with a chic, effortless style.
Mosaic jacquard pattern, three-button polo collar, short sleeves, ribbed edging, stretch cotton-viscose fabric.
- Material
- cotton-viscose blend
- Secondary
- viscose
- Style
- smart-casual, retro, streetwear, classic
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight cotton-viscose blend knit
- Stretch fabric for comfort
- Mosaic jacquard pattern with small rounded shapes
- Regular fit with short sleeves
- Three-button polo collar
- Ribbed edging on collar and cuffs
- Inspired by classic tie and ceramic tile motifs
- French design from Drôle de Monsieur
- Blends retro '70s aesthetic with '90s streetwear
- Effortlessly wearable styling
- Fine knit construction
- All-over mosaic pattern
Product Insights
Drôle de Monsieur's Cravate Mosaic Jacquard Polo Shirt (438 CAD) is a lightweight summer knit with a permanent, smooth jacquard pattern inspired by Barry White, Bee Gees, and 90s French rap, reflecting the brand's countercultural guerrilla launch. It offers stretch recovery, a regular fit that layers without bulk, and shape retention, but requires cold washing and flat drying to prevent shrinkage that would alter the fit.
Verified claims
- Jacquard construction
- Jacquard construction makes the pattern permanent and the interior smooth.
- Permanence
- Jacquard pattern is knit-in and will not fade, crack, or bleed.
- Comfort
- Flat jacquard interior is smooth against skin and won't irritate.
- Stretch recovery
- Fabric stretches with movement and retains its shape.
- Brand origin
- The brand launched with an unauthorized guerrilla walk at Paris Fashion Week.
- Inspiration
- Jacquard pattern translates founders' influences: Barry White, Bee Gees, 90s French rap.
- Ethos
- Brand's guerrilla launch mirrors the countercultural roots of 90s French rap that inspire the pattern.
- Seasonality
- Lightweight summer knit makes the upbeat soul and disco influences seasonally appropriate.
- Fit
- Regular fit is true-to-size, retains shape, and allows layering.
- Care
- Cold wash and flat drying prevent shrinkage that alters the fit.
- Washing instructions
- Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; lay flat to dry.
- Durability
- Permanent woven-in jacquard pattern won't fade or crack; fabric retains shape with stretch recovery.
- Layering
- Lightweight cotton-viscose knit layers under a jacket without bulk; jacquard interior is flat and pattern won't transfer or distort.
Product record
- Title
- Cravate Mosaic Jacquard Polo Shirt
- Brand
- Drôle de Monsieur
- Price
- 438 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Deep Research
The outsider design ethos behind Drôle de Monsieur
- The brand name translates to 'strange' or 'eccentric,' a self-chosen label that the founders embrace to signal their position outside the fashion establishment; this polo's mosaic pattern — simultaneously refined and offbeat — is a direct embodiment of that strange elegance, appealing to buyers who seek clothing with a point of view rather than seasonal trends.
- The founders explicitly cite Barry White's soul, the Bee Gees' disco, and the golden era of French rap in the '90s as the soundtrack to their designs; this polo's mosaic jacquard pattern — both decorative and wearable — is effectively a textile translation of that cross-generational playlist, offering a garment that speaks to cultural insiders without being a literal band tee.
- The mosaic jacquard pattern continues the brand's documented infatuation with Portuguese azulejo hand-painted tiles — a tribute to co-founder Dany Dos Santos' heritage that has appeared on garments since at least their 2023 Le Bon Marché pop-up; this polo, then, is not just another patterned knit but a piece of wearable craft steeped in a specific artisanal tradition that sets it apart from typical designer polo shirts.
- The now-iconic slogan first gained traction through an unauthorized guerrilla walk at Paris Fashion Week, where the founders paraded the phrase on sweatshirts with no permission or announcement; that DIY stunt caught press attention and became the springboard for the brand, meaning this polo is part of a label born from bold, outsider tactics rather than industry connections.
What makes jacquard knit special
- Since the jacquard process locks the pattern yarns flush within the knit, the inside face of the polo is as smooth as the outside — unlike embroidery or jacquard tapestries that can leave a rough, abrasive back, this shirt feels comfortable directly on the skin and won’t cause irritation when worn without an undershirt on hot days.
- The mosaic pattern is knitted from individually dyed yarns under computer-controlled needle selection, meaning every color is a separate thread integrated into the fabric structure — so the delineation between shades remains crisp and the colours never fade, crack, or transfer onto other garments in the wash.
- The knit structure’s inherent elasticity — typical of weft-knitted jacquard — allows the mosaic pattern to stretch and recover with the body, so the design doesn’t distort around the shoulders or chest during movement, maintaining its visual alignment wear after wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve knitted polo on a model; maroon body with an allover small circular mosaic jacquard pattern, ribbed short sleeves and hem, three-button placket, and a tipped collar with multicolor stripes.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shirt on a model shown from upper thighs to head crop, fitting straight through the torso with a ribbed hem that sits near the hips.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Main knit bodyMaroon/mid-dark red knitted fabric forming the shirt base visible on front torso and shoulders; the fabric has a fine, even knit texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Allover jacquard patternRegular repeating small circular mosaic motifs covering the front panel; each motif appears as a cream/off-white center ring with pale yellow accents against the maroon ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Short sleevesSolid maroon short sleeves with a fine ribbed cuff that is tonal with the sleeve body; sleeves are plain without the mosaic pattern.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Collar constructionKnitted polo collar in maroon with a visible tipped stripe pattern along the outer edge including light blue, yellow, and white narrow stripes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Placket and buttonsVertical three-button placket in maroon; buttons are round and darker brown with a slightly glossy finish and visible stitching holes.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailBottom hem shows a narrow ribbed band in maroon matching the cuffs and collar, lying flat against the model's trousers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a model with neutral gray background; soft even lighting and minimal shadows; model cropped at chin; hands partly visible with one in pocket.
- Background and lightingPlain light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadowing around the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model cropping and poseModel shown from upper thighs to just below the nose, turned slightly to the right; left hand rests outside pocket, right hand is in the right trouser pocket.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - Trousers visiblePortion of dark maroon/brown trousers visible below the shirt, acting as styling context but not part of the product item described.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with clear detail in knit texture and pattern; no visible text elements on image.
Colors
maroon· body knit#521C24cream· jacquard motifspale yellow· jacquard accentslight blue· collar stripesdark brown· buttons#5C2C33- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shirt on a model shown from upper thighs to head crop, fitting straight through the torso with a ribbed hem that sits near the hips.
- 02
Product
Knit short-sleeve polo viewed from front-quarter showing patterned front panel, solid sleeves, three-button placket, and tipped collar.
- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo shirt shown on torso with a folded flat knit collar, a vertical three-button placket at center front, and regular short sleeves ending in a narrow ribbed hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Front jacquard patternDense repeating mosaic motifs across the entire front panel composed of small circular and diamond elements in a contrasting light color and small pale blue dots on a dark burgundy background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Sleeve and side panelsShort sleeves and side panels are in a solid dark burgundy knit with a subtle textured knit different from the patterned front.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium) - Collar detailsFolded knit collar in the same dark burgundy with two narrow parallel tipping stripes in pale yellow and pale blue along the outer edge of the collar band.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsVertical button placket in matching burgundy knit with three visible round buttons in a warm brown/tortoiseshell tone; top button area is open revealing a small collar gap.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - Knit textureClose-knit textured fabric visible on solid sleeve and collar areas; patterned front is jacquard knit with slightly raised motif definition.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.32 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.50 · h 0.50 (high)
Other
Cropped model torso and partial face shot against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; image framed to emphasize upper body and shirt details.
- Shot compositionFramed from upper chest to top of head with the model turned slightly to the viewer's left; primary focus on the shirt front and collar.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral light gray backdrop with minimal visible texture.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadowing; slight shadow along left side of model's neck and under the collar.
- Model presencePartial view of model's lower face, neck and arms visible; skin and arm are props and not part of product description.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (high)
Colors
deep burgundy· main body and sleeves#4B1C23cream· front motif elementspale blue· pattern accent dotspale yellow· collar tipping stripes#E1AD8Ewarm brown· buttons#CD9572- Overall shapeShort-sleeve polo shirt shown on torso with a folded flat knit collar, a vertical three-button placket at center front, and regular short sleeves ending in a narrow ribbed hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knitted polo showing a dense all-over circular mosaic jacquard pattern on the back panel, solid knit sleeves, ribbed hem and cuffs, a striped knit polo collar, and a small metal ring at the right back hem.
- Back panel patternDense repeating circular mosaic jacquard motif covering the entire back panel from shoulder yoke to the ribbed hem; motifs are regularly spaced in rows.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.07 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort set-in sleeves in a solid knit (no pattern) with narrow ribbed cuffs, matching the main fabric color.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Collar detailKnit polo collar in the same base color with multiple narrow horizontal stripes in contrasting colors along the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.01 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (high) - Ribbed hemNarrow ribbed bottom hem that follows the shirt edge and contrasts subtly with the jacquard field because of stitch direction.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Metal ring at hemSmall metal ring hardware attached at the right back hem, positioned just above the waistband of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.78 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Knit textureVisible knitted fabric texture across both patterned and solid areas, indicating a medium-gauge knit with small stitch definition.
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear in a three-quarter left pose against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow.
- Pose and framingModel shown from the rear with torso and upper legs visible; head turned slightly left so the left side of the face is partially visible; image cropped below the hips.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadows on the subject's left side.
- Visible prop not productDark trousers worn by the model are visible below the shirt but are not part of the photographed product.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.82 · w 0.50 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
deep maroon· main body and sleeves#53242Bwarm cream· pattern motifspale olive green· pattern motif centerslight blue· collar stripesmustard yellow· collar stripesoff white· collar stripes- Back panel patternDense repeating circular mosaic jacquard motif covering the entire back panel from shoulder yoke to the ribbed hem; motifs are regularly spaced in rows.
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Q&A
3 answered- How does the regular fit compare to typical polo shirt sizing? Should I size up or down?
- The shirt is described as having a 'regular fit,' which is a standard cut—not slim and not oversized. For most shoppers, sticking with your usual polo size should work well, but we recommend checking our size chart if available.
- What are the recommended washing instructions? Can it be machine washed?
- We recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and laying flat to dry, as is typical for cotton-viscose blends. However, specific care instructions from the manufacturer are not provided in the listing, so please treat the garment with care.
- Is this polo shirt suitable for layering or only for warm weather? How heavy is the knit?
- This is a lightweight cotton-viscose knit designed for summer, as described in the product description. It is best suited for warm weather on its own, but its light weight also allows for layering under a jacket or blazer in cooler conditions.