Drôle de Monsieur
Not From Paris Madame Gingham Overshirt
The Drôle de Monsieur Not From Paris Madame Gingham Overshirt is a long-sleeve button-front overshirt for men, made from strong cotton with a quilted cotton insulating lining and featuring a black-and-cream gingham pattern. Its design includes a shirt collar, chest patch pocket, and red 'Not From Paris Madame' text printed on the front and back; it functions as a lightweight outer layer for casual wear and can be buttoned as a shirt. Reddit reviews describe the aesthetic as appreciated but note the retail price is often considered high and quality control is inconsistent, with some archive-sale customer service issues.
- Color
- Black-and-cream
- Material
- Strong cotton fabric, quilted cotton lining
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, retro, streetwear, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Color
Size
Specifications
Relaxed gingham overshirt from Drôle de Monsieur with quilted cotton lining and contrasting slogan print.
Quilted cotton insulating lining, patch pocket, gingham pattern, slogan print on front and back
- Color
- Black-and-cream · black
- Material
- Strong cotton fabric, quilted cotton lining
- Style
- casual, retro, streetwear, vintage
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- Relaxed fit silhouette
- Black-and-cream gingham pattern
- Quilted cotton insulating lining
- Shirt collar
- Patch pocket on chest
- 'Not From Paris Madame' slogan print on front and back
- Strong cotton fabric construction
- French label Drôle de Monsieur
- Retro 70s aesthetic with 90s streetwear influence
- Effortless nonchalance style
Product Insights
The Drôle de Monsieur Not From Paris Madame Gingham Overshirt ($650 CAD) tells a story of anti-establishment subcultural borrowing—its slogan born from a guerilla Paris Fashion Week stunt and its black-and-cream check deliberately eschewing the finance-bro blue-and-white to instead nod to 1960s mod and 1970s tennis cultures. The quilted cotton shell and lining offer warmth and structure with breathability, but the main tradeoff is price: functionally similar alternatives cost roughly $200 CAD, and while buyers consider it overpriced at retail, the unique colorway and outsider narrative allow for better cost-per-wear and a distinctive look that avoids preppy clichés.
Verified claims
- Slogan origin
- The 'Not From Paris Madame' slogan began as an unpermitted guerrilla walk at Paris Fashion Week.
- Design influences
- The black-and-cream gingham pattern references tennis and mod subcultures, chosen over blue-and-white to avoid a finance-bro connotation.
- Price context
- At $650 CAD, this overshirt costs roughly $450 more than Passenger's functionally similar quilted overshirt (approx $200 CAD).
- Subcultural resonance
- Gingham shirts have been a mod subculture staple since the 1960s, and this black-and-cream check eschews the 2010s preppy stereotype.
- Brand narrative
- Drôle de Monsieur: Dijon-born, self-taught, slogan-fueled media success.
- Sizing
- True to brand’s oversized fit; size down for a trimmer silhouette.
- Layering
- The relaxed fit provides room for layering over other garments.
- Warmth and structure
- Quilted lining adds warmth and creates a structured, tailored drape.
- Breathability
- Cotton lining is breathable, skin-friendly, and provides a dry feel, outperforming full-polyester wadding.
- Quality
- Features reinforced stitching, branded buttons, durable gingham shell, and quilted cotton lining.
- Value
- Buyers report inconsistent brand quality; at full retail it can feel overpriced but is fairer on sale, and a comparable quilted overshirt costs about $200 CAD, roughly $450 less than this piece.
- Styling longevity
- The black-and-cream gingham avoids the widely ridiculed 2010s blue-gingham preppy look, so it is less likely to read as dated.
- Brand identity
- The brand's outsider narrative and irreverent slogan distinguish it from polished Paris-centric fashion labels.
- Tennis influence
- Gingham and silhouette draw from 1970s tennis culture and training wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton shell and lining with polyester fill, quilted for a sporty feel.
- Brand authenticity
- Low-quality replicas exist but are hard to find and not 1:1; limited demand, especially in China, makes accurate counterfeiting unprofitable.
- Colorway meaning
- Black-and-cream gingham check avoids the preppy blue-and-white uniform.
- Color practicality
- The black-and-cream gingham reads darker than typical blue-and-white checks and works with cooler-weather layering.
- Slogan color
- The 'Not From Paris Madame' slogan print is red.
- Chest pocket
- The overshirt has a single patch chest pocket.
Product record
- Title
- Not From Paris Madame Gingham Overshirt
- Brand
- Drôle de Monsieur
- Price
- 650 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve gingham overshirt worn by a model; visible features include a pointed collar, button-front placket, single chest patch pocket with red embroidered text, side hand pockets, and elasticized hem and cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteBoxy, waist-length overshirt shown on a model with dropped shoulders and a straight hem that sits near the hip.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (medium) - PatternAll-over small gingham check composed of alternating beige and dark navy squares in a regular grid.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with top button area visible; collar lies flat over a navy hoodie worn underneath.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCenter front button placket with visible four-hole round buttons in a dark color; buttons sit on top of the gingham fabric.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.64 (high) - Chest pocketSingle patch pocket on the left chest integrated into the gingham pattern; pocket opening aligned with the check grid.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Embroidered chest text“Three-line embroidery in a contrasting red thread on the chest pocket area that reads NOT FROM PARIS MADAME stacked vertically.”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve cuffsNarrow cuffs with slight gathering or elastic; cuff aligns with the gingham pattern and finishes close to the wrist.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.62 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - Hem detailBottom hem appears slightly gathered or elasticized creating a subtle blouson effect above the hips.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (medium) - Side hand pocketsSide-seam hand pockets with the model's left hand placed inside the left pocket, causing slight drape at the hip.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from mid-thigh up against a plain light background; model wears a navy hoodie underneath and holds a navy cap in the right hand which is outside the product being described.
- Model stylingModel wears a navy hooded sweatshirt under the overshirt; hood and drawstrings are visible around the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Prop - capNavy baseball-style cap held in the model's right hand at lower right of frame; cap is a prop and not part of the product description.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a plain off-white to light gray background, minimal shadows visible under the hem and arm.
- Image cropFramed from mid-face to upper thighs; lower legs and full head are cropped out of the image.
Colors
beige and dark navy gingham· gingham fabric#CCBBABbright red· embroidered chest textdark navy· buttons#2C2A3C- Overall silhouetteBoxy, waist-length overshirt shown on a model with dropped shoulders and a straight hem that sits near the hip.
- 02
Product
A long-sleeve gingham button-up overshirt in a two-tone checked pattern with a chest patch pocket bearing stacked embroidered text and dark round buttons; collar and placket are visible.
- Gingham patternEvenly spaced small gingham check pattern of a light beige background with dark navy checks covering the visible garment surface.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.18 · w 0.96 · h 0.78 (medium) - Chest patch pocketRectangular chest patch pocket on the left chest (viewer right) formed from the same gingham fabric with visible top stitching along its top edge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high) - Embroidered text on pocketThree-line embroidered text in a bright pinkish red color reading stacked on the pocket area.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCenter front placket with visible round dark navy buttons sewn through buttonholes; two buttons visible in the frame with contrasting lighter button stitching on at least one button.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Shirt collarFolded classic shirt collar made from the same gingham fabric, lying over an underlying hood; collar tips are visible at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.62 · h 0.14 (high) - Pocket text transcription“NOT FROM PARIS MADAME”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Image shows an upper-torso close crop on a model wearing a navy hooded layer beneath the overshirt; plain light neutral background with soft, even lighting and no visible packaging.
- Layering hoodie beneathA dark navy hood and drawstrings from a separate hooded garment are visible beneath the shirt collar and around the neck.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up cropped framing from mid-chest to just above the mouth of the model, centered on the left chest area of the garment.
- Lighting and backgroundEven studio lighting with soft shadows and a plain light gray to off-white background.
Colors
beige and navy gingham· gingham fabricbright pink red· embroidered pocket textdark navy· buttons#25233C- Gingham patternEvenly spaced small gingham check pattern of a light beige background with dark navy checks covering the visible garment surface.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve gingham overshirt on a model; navy and beige checked fabric with a three-line red block-letter print across the upper back. Sleeves have buttoned cuffs; hem is slightly curved and sits over light trousers.
- Back viewVisible rear of a long-sleeve overshirt showing full back panel and both sleeves; shirt worn over another garment with a navy hood visible above the collar.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.06 · w 0.86 · h 0.87 (high) - Gingham patternAll-over small-scale gingham check pattern made of alternating light beige and dark navy square checks covering the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Back print textThree lines of bold red uppercase block letters printed on the upper back reading across three stacked lines.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.07 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed wording transcription“NOT FROM PARIS MADAME”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.07 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsLong sleeves end in buttoned cuffs with a visible dark button on each cuff.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.73 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.70 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem and fitStraight hem that falls over the top of light-colored corduroy trousers; shirt has a relaxed, slightly boxy fit on the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.79 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from behind against a plain light background; a navy hood from an underlying garment is visible. Soft even lighting with minimal shadowing; image cropped at the top of the head and just below the hem of the shirt.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Underlying garment hoodA navy hood from a separate garment is visible above the shirt collar and rests against the upper back.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.01 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Crop and framingImage is cropped at the top of the model's head and shows the model's hands and upper thighs; composition is centered on the shirt's back.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and even color rendering across the garment.
Colors
light beige· beige checks#D4C3B4dark navy· navy checks#34334Cbright red· back print- Back viewVisible rear of a long-sleeve overshirt showing full back panel and both sleeves; shirt worn over another garment with a navy hood visible above the collar.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Drôle de Monsieur
Check Overshirt With Slogan
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/AimeLeonDore, r/DesignerReps, r/ThrowingFitsReddit discussions on Drôle de Monsieur's 'Not From Paris Madame' products are mixed, with appreciation for some designs but concerns about quality consistency, high pricing, and poor customer service during sales.
Some users praise the brand's quality and design, while others find items overpriced with occasional quality issues, and report negative sale experiences.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Aime Leon Dore
Both share similar aesthetic inspirations, but Drôle de Monsieur is seen as having more luxurious details by some, while others feel it lacks the final finesse of ALD.
Source Threads
Why no replicas exist
the primary consumers for reps are domestic chinese folks. they make reps for whatever’s popular there. it would probably not be profitable to produce them.
u/troller_awesomenessr/DesignerRepsView thread →
Overpriced but better on sale
It’s ok, definitely a little overpriced for what it is but more in-line with where it should be with the sale
u/MasterpieceDecent342r/ThrowingFitsView thread →
Positive review of a Drôle de Monsieur jacket
Got the black..love it...it's more of a jacket to me
u/CaynedFLAr/DesignerRepsView thread →