[Review] Raf Simons SS17 Robert Mapplethorpe Self Portrait Oversized Shirt

This is my first time posting a review-type post so I do apologise for any mistakes. I have been eyeing this particular shirt for months and when I finally saw it at a decent price on Grailed, I went for it. I tried to find reviews online of the shirt before buying it but I couldn’t, so I decided to make a detailed one for you guys if you ever decide to buy it.Raf Simons SS17 Robert Mapplethorpe Self portrait Oversized shirtEstimated retail price: $1420. I got mine on Grailed for $469 in pristine condition, so do not splurge on this because I’m sure you can get this at a more desirable price.Measurements:Size 44 (XS I believe)Shoulder to end of sleeve: 23.5 inches/59.69 cmShoulder to end of shirt: 28.5 inches/72.39 cmShoulder to shoulder: 20 inches/50.8 cmPit-to-pit: 27.5 inches/ 69.85 cmFitting:As it’s name suggests, it fits really oversized despite being sized XS. From the measurements, you can see that the piece flares out by comparing the STS and PTP measurements. I think this can fit better on taller/people with wider body frames so the fit does not look overly exaggerated, and you can even wear this on its own and not layer it as an overshirt. However, if you’re of a smaller build (like I am) and still want to wear this, you will have to find the right size in my opinion. To put things into perspective, I’m 5’7 (171 cm tall) and I had to get an XS, and I’m happy the way it looks on me. I’ve seen these go in size 42 as well, and all the way up to 50, but I do not have another piece to compare it with but I believe they do not differ in sizing too too much.Quality:The shirt is of superb quality as expected of Raf pieces. The print on the shirt seems like it would not come off easily, I do not know how to describe it but I can post up some pictures of the print if you’d like. The material does not irritate the skin and it is pretty lightweight. As such, it does not do a good job at protecting you from the cold but this makes it wearable in humid and hot weather. I live in a tropical country with summer-like temperatures all year round and I did not sweat much while wearing this over a basic white tee.Colour and care:This shirt is not completely white but instead off-white. Because of this, small, noticeable stains are inevitable, so be sure to take care of the shirt when wearing it out. I have not tried washing the shirt yet but it is recommended on the wash tag to hand wash it. I will update this post when I have tried washing it. Also, creases the shirt are easily solved through ironing, however, I avoid ironing the print, so as to not damage it.I would very much appreciate it if you guys could provide some styling tips for this beautiful piece. I recommend just keeping it simple with monochrome colours and let the fit of the shirt be the main attraction of your outfit, but I’m all ears to your suggestions. I provided some full body pics on the 3rd and 4th pics, and I wore the shirt with a basic white tee from Muji, black trousers from Uniqlo and Nike AF1s. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions and I will try my best to answer them. Thank you! via /r/streetwear https://ift.tt/2pUOmcR