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Ghost Button Up Shirt

Summer just got a whole lot cooler with our brand-new summer braindead button-ups.

Our high-quality polyester button-ups are perfect for a day at the beach, a night out, or any occasion that calls for a killer look while keeping cool. With sizes ranging from S to 5XL, there's a perfect fit for everyone.

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Norse inspired, Freya-Ghost Edition Button  Up Shirt.

This Button Up Shirt is lovingly handcrafted for you in beautiful California, designed by a professional artist and spun with premium-grade fabric. 

WHAT MAKES THIS BUTTON UP SHIRT UNIQUE?

• Never fades, peels, or cracks, s ublimation-printed, not screen-printed, meaning you’ll enjoy incredibly vibrant, long-lasting colors and tones.
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All Lunafide apparel is custom made to order in California, USA. Once your order is placed we start production within 24 Hours . Every item is individually printed, cut, pressed and sewn according to your size and takes approximately 10 Business Days before shipment. Once shipped, you will be sent a Fedex or USPS tracking number. Worldwide Shipping: Shipping costs will be calculated upon checkout and you will be sent a tracking number via email once sent. Returns: Domestic Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. We do not accept returns on international orders.

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We produce our clothing using a method called sublimation which ensures your products won’t ever crack, fade or peel. Our clothing is made from premium 100% spun polyester which produces vibrant artwork while staying soft like cotton and wrinkle free. KEEP YOUR GEAR LOOKING FRESH AND NEW: We recommend cold hand washing your clothing separately from other items and inside out. Hang to dry and only tumble dry on low heat if absolutely necessary.

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Introducing the Pixel Ghost Button Up Shirt. This stylish and comfortable shirt features a unique pixelated ghost design that stands out from the crowd. Made from high-quality materials, it offers both style and durability. Perfect for casual or dressy occasions, this shirt is a must-have addition to your wardrobe.

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• Made with  Geeknit™ , our ultra-soft, lightweight, and moisture-wicking fabric designed for all day long comfort
• Branded buttons
• Regulaxed fit
• Continuous design between the left and right side of the shirt and the optional pocket
• Created with eco-friendly inks that are environmentally friendly
• Licensed art with most purchases benefiting the artist directly
• Proceeds from every purchase benefits charity

The Hawaiian shirt, also known as a camp collar, has a Cuban collar characterized by a flat, open notch neckline, which is best for laid-back settings. The Button Down has a more traditional button up closure that has a top button and a collar that stands upright and has a more formal appearance.

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Heather Davenport is a digital artist and illustrator residing in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has been a graphic designer for thirteen years, mainly focusing on print projects. In the last five years, she has been focusing on creating apparel and print projects that appeal to her nerdy side, opening a shop and self-publishing a journal on Amazon. Heather draws inspiration from everything she sees, though her favorite thing is Dungeons and Dragons. Heather taught herself the Adobe Creative Suite when she was a teenager, and has been honing her craft ever since. She fell in love with Illustrator and prefers to use that to create all her patterns and vector images.

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Ghost Mannequin Photography on a Button-Up Shirt

Find out how to photograph a shirt on a ghost mannequin with PhotoRobot’s_Cube and software for control and automation.

How to Photograph a Button-Up Shirt on a Ghost Mannequin

In this fashion product photography tutorial, we demonstrate how to photograph a button-up shirt on a ghost mannequin . Using this special mannequin with removable pieces, we make the shirt appear as if an invisible model is wearing it.

To create the ghost mannequin effect, we use the_Cube , a mannequin, and our software for control and automation. Thanks to the_Cube, we can photograph a long line of mannequins consecutively and with little interruption to workflow.

This is especially valuable when photographing a large number of shirts in various styles. Mannequins for quick-exchange ensure a smooth workflow from one mannequin to the next. Meanwhile, PhotoRobot_Controls drastically reduces post production and time-to-web.

Ready to learn the process for yourself? This tutorial is for you. We’ll share how to photograph a shirt on a ghost mannequin, including what cameras, lighting, and equipment to use.

Photography Equipment and Editing Software

At the heart of any ghost mannequin photography setup, there is the_Cube. This robot quickly transforms into a rotating mannequin for fashion product photography. It has a system for quick mannequin exchange, and supports mannequin torsos and legs of all sizes.

Then, with PhotoRobot_Controls, there are functions for creating and automating style guides, and a special function we call Chromakey. With these, you can automate mannequin pole removal from final images, and composite photos to create a ghost mannequin effect.

Additional equipment, cameras, and lighting

Beyond the_Cube, you also need the following equipment in your workspace.

• Camera - Our automated product photography systems support both Canon and Nikon cameras. For the best results, we always recommend high-end models.
• Studio lighting - This setup combines strobe lighting and LED panel lights to achieve the ideal exposure, shadows, and contrast from all angles.
• Ghost mannequin - Here, we’re using multiple mannequins, each of which can be quickly exchanged by mounting onto the_Cube. This gives us a way to prepare another torso off to the side while simultaneously photographing the first.
• Your button-up shirt - Today, we’re photographing a button-up, long-sleeved shirt. With similar types of shirts, the process will be the same however, no matter the length of the sleeves.  
• Styling accessories and tools - You’ll want tools such as pins and clips on hand for styling the clothing. We also have tissue paper for padding different areas of the shirt, and a reflector to direct light into hard-to-reach places.

How to Style a Button-Up Shirt

1 - get a mannequin that best suits the shirt.

Getting started, the first step is choosing the best ghost mannequin to suit your shirt. Find one that closest fits the style, cut, and size of the shirt you want to photograph.

The mannequin’s removable parts streamline post production, eliminating the need to cut out and composite final images. Simply remove pieces such as the arms, neck, and chest to photograph the shirt without the mannequin visible.

By removing these parts, it’s possible to capture the inner label of the shirt in each photo. This means we can create a ghost mannequin effect without needing to composite photos of an open and closed shirt.

2 - Button the shirt onto your mannequin

Now that we have our ghost mannequin, fitting the shirt onto it and styling is easy and straightforward. Simply button the shirt up the front, just as you would dressing yourself.

Obviously, the shirt should be prepped and steamed first. Ensure there are no unsightly wrinkles or creases you wouldn’t want in your product photos. 

Pay careful attention that the buttons are neat, and that the shoulders and arms are perfectly aligned. Here, also space the sleeves out to create distance from the torso, moving the mannequin arms outwards to do this.

3 - Style the collar, arms, and cuffs

Next, we need to emphasize the design anatomy of the shirt. This includes styling the collar, the sleeves, and the sleeve cuffs.

Use styling pins to fasten the bottom of the shirt, but be sure to hide the pins behind the fabric. The shirt needs to be neat and straight, but you don’t want the pins visible in the photoshoot.

Then, if you choose to flare out the cuffs, simply stuff the insides with tissue paper. If photographing open cuffs, just flip them up and again ensure each is symmetrical.

4 - Use styling tools to create a more fitted look

In the next step, it’s time to give the shirt a fitted look on the ghost mannequin. To do this, go to the backside of the mannequin and use styling clips to pull the shirt taut. Pull the back of the material until the front of the shirt looks neat, and clip it in place.

Remember, however, to only clip the shirt in a straight vertical line down the middle. This way your shirt will remain symmetrical in photos.

It’s also important the shirt is not too tight, so pay close attention when styling the shoulders and underarms. It’s these areas that need to present the shirt’s fit - if it’s cut is slim, normal, or tailored.

Now, do a final examination of the shirt from the front. It should be styled in a way that gives it a natural fit on the mannequin. There shouldn’t be any areas where the fabric bunches up, just as if an invisible model were wearing it.

5 - Styling to photograph the back of the shirt

To style the back of the shirt, simply repeat the previous step but in reverse. Use styling clips on the button-up front, again aligning clips vertically down the center.

Make sure the shirt has a neat, fitted look that emphasizes its cut, and there are no visible creases or bunching. The fabric shouldn’t be pulled down too tightly, and the shirt should have a more natural and “worn” appearance.

6 - Lights, Camera, Action

Finally, we’re ready to photograph our shirt on a ghost mannequin. Moving to the control station, the process from here takes no time and becomes routine on any torso.

• Capture given angles (set for predefined positions).
• Separate the background from your imagery.
• Retouch the pole of the torso with manual or automated Chromakey retouch.
• Set the lighting to the product for consistent exposure, shadows, and contrast. ‍
• Control the process to create and deliver ready-made images to the client or to publish directly online.

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The headless boyar, 12th  century.

The first scary legend concerns Prince Yuri Dolgoruky, Moscow’s founder. It’s said that in 1158 Prince Dolgoruky was traveling through the Moscow lands with a Greek sage and came upon a strange three-headed, piebald animal that looked at him and then ran into the forest. Prince Dolgoruky was frightened, but the sage said not to worry: this was a good sign, and that one day a majestic city would be built on this spot and that many nations would gather here.

Prince Dolgoruky emerged from the forest to find a hill on which stood a town belonging to the wealthy boyar, Stephan Kuchki. But the proud boyar did not meet the prince according to tradition, and therefore, Dolgoruky ordered the boyar to be seized and executed. His head fell to the ground, sprinkling blood everywhere. Meanwhile, Dolgoruky went on to rule over Moscow.  

Ever since then, the area of modern-day Sretenka is home to the ghost of the proud boyar, who appears and frightens local residents. Therefore, superstitious Moscow residents say the city, “stands on blood.” 

An Italian architect killed in the Kremlin, 15th  century

Soon after marrying Sophia Paleologue , niece of the last Byzantine emperor, Russia’s Tsar Ivan III decreed construction of a magnificent cathedral in the Kremlin. But no matter how hard the Russian architects tried, the walls of the Dormition Cathedral always crumbled. Metropolitan Philip, who had been against the Tsar marrying Sophia, believed it was God’s curse for the marriage. 

Sophia advised her husband to invite a foreign architect, but finding a suitable candidate proved very difficult because no one wanted to go to distant and mysterious Russia. Finally, in 1475, Italian architect Aristotle Fioravanti agreed to come and build a great cathedral for the tsar.  

Construction was successful, and according to legend Fioravanti built many secret hiding places and underground tunnels in the cathedral. To keep enemies from learning the secrets of the Dormition Cathedral, Ivan III refused to let Fioravanti return home. 

The architect even participated in some of the Tsar’s military campaigns before attempting to escape to Italy. He was seized at the border and imprisoned in the Kremlin’s Tainitskaya Tower, which is when historical chronicles ceased mentioning him. Most likely he died – walled up in the Tainitskaya Tower. Legend has it that since then Russian leaders see Fioravanti’s ghost just before terrible events are to take place. It vexed Vladimir Lenin, and later Joseph Stalin before the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. 

A condemned murderer on Gorky Highway, 18th  century

The Gorky Highway was once called the Vladimir Road, along which people convicted to Siberian penal colonies were led out of Moscow. One day, a dangerous murderer was marching in a penal convoy. He didn't survive the trip, however, and since there wasn't time to bury him, they left his body at the side of the road. This is why his soul can't find peace and still terrorizes the living.

Drivers say that late at night a strange man sometimes appears on the roadside: bearded, poorly dressed and resembling a homeless man. He waves to cars as if he wants them to stop, but his gait is strange, as if his feet are shackled. 

If you see him be careful: he’s the ghost of the tormented murderer. If you stop, the ghost comes over to the window and says, “Forgive me.” Then you should say, “God will forgive you,” and quickly drive away without looking back. Otherwise, the convict’s restless soul will take you with it to the afterlife. 

The miserly old man from Myasnitskaya Street, 19th century

This legend dates to the second half of the 19th century, in the home of the Kusovnikov family. Between 1843 and 1870 a childless couple lived on 17 Myasnitskaya Street. These merchants were known for their eccentric behavior and solitary lifestyle. The house is decorated with Masonic symbols, and legend says the husband and wife found a masonic cache in one of the rooms and decided not to have kids and not to employ unnecessary servants.

The couple was so afraid of losing their money that they almost never left home. Once, they had to leave for a short time and hid all their riches in the fireplace. Only one caretaker remained to look after the house. 

When the couple returned, however, they saw that everything had been burned in the fireplace: the caretaker had been very cold and so decided to warm himself with a fire. Old woman Kusovnikova died on the spot, while her husband went mad and died shortly after.

Today, Muscovites say that late in the evening you can sometimes see a gray-haired old man in a shabby coat approaching passersby and asking them, “Where is my money?” This encounter does not promise anything good because anyone approached by the miserly old man soon loses large amounts of money and goes bankrupt. 

A vindictive female spirit in the Moscow metro, 20th   century

There are many scary stories about the Moscow metro. For example, it’s dangerous to ride in the ordinary train cars of the orange line after midnight on one particular day of the year. It first happened on Sept. 9, 1999, when five young ladies riding at night in car 26498 late suddenly lost consciousness.  

One of the passengers was able to film the face of a young woman outside the train with his mobile phone. What had happened? A year earlier on Sept. 9, 1998, at the VDNKh station, a young lady had lost consciousness and fell under an approaching train.  

Ever since then, she appears on the day of her death and causes passengers to lose consciousness.

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