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Browse all Norse Projects button-ups →Kongshoved Cotton Faded Pigment Dyed Relaxed Shirt
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed/oversized cut with straight sleeves and body. The pigment-dyed treatment gives soft handle and drape; expect a comfortable, slouchy wear on most frames.
Quality
Typical Norse Projects quality at this tier—solid stitching and stable cotton weave. Pigment dyeing is the primary design feature, not construction standout.
Is the price fair?
At 175 USD, fairly positioned for a designer relaxed shirt; the price reflects design and brand more than yarn or mill provenance.
Best for
Minimalist dressers and those who prioritize comfortable, lived-in silhouettes with subtle color character over performance.
Care
Pigment-dyed cotton requires cold washing and inside-out turning to slow color loss; air-dry preferred.
What owners report about Norse Projects button-ups
Owners on Styleforum speak well of the shirting: one describes their shirt as "super heavy" and fitting "really well in the shoulders"; another reports their oxford "fits nicely and has a very durable and nice feel to it". Editorial reviewers likewise credit the brand for simple designs and craftsmanship. Company-level customer reviews are more divided on value, with some longtime buyers saying the materials no longer feel premium for the price and one reporting noticeable shrinkage after washing.
- Strengths
- Owners consistently report substantial-feeling fabric and durable construction in the shirts, with a fit that sits well through the shoulders.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaint is price-to-material value — some longtime customers report quality that in their view doesn't match the premium price.
- Sizing
- Owners describe a regular, unexaggerated cut — "basic normal sized" in one forum report — and reviewers generally say the brand's clothing runs true to size.
About Norse Projects's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Norse Projects Clothing? | Styleforum · Norse Projects Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · Norse Projects Reviews | Trustpilot
