Needles aren??t exactly known for producing conventional garments, even in their cut-and-sew range, which explains why the Mock Neck short sleeve tee is a little different from your usual three-pack blanks.

It??s got a billowy, relaxed fit with slightly dropped shoulders leading to the namesake mock neck, which sits somewhere between a crew neck and full turtleneck. That sort of visual quirk is classic Needles while clearly appealing to the streetwear sensibilities of the Japanese. This season sees cotton pique ?C a material more commonly seen on tennis polo shirts ?C used in place of the more common jersey variety.