Tired of shirts that look stylish but fall flat on comfort and quality?
At Estilocus, we design premium shirts and t-shirts tailored for the modern Indian man â blending comfort, bold color stories, and versatile fits that move with your lifestyle.
With over 25,000 pieces sold and customers in 200+ cities, weâve earned the trust of men who demand more from their wardrobe.
Unlike fast fashion, Estilocus stands for long-lasting fabrics, reinforced stitching, and refined detailing â built to hold their shape, feel soft on the skin, and look sharp every time you wear them.
Every piece is thoughtfully crafted in India, for India.
Discover your new favorite shirt at Estilocus.com today.
Key takeaways across feedback include:
Insight | What Customers Said |
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Quality is appreciated | âGood qualityâ, âNice stitchingâ, âLoved the fabricâ |
Desire for more variety | âNeed more styles and colorsâ, âWaiting for new collectionsâ |
Fit and Size Issues | âSize not accurateâ, âNeed more size optionsâ, âSlim fit is tightâ |
Product discovery via social | Majority found Estilocus via Instagram, Facebook, or Social Media Ads |
Repeat interest | Several asked for more categories (Denim, Cargo), indicating purchase satisfaction and intent to buy again |
ICP No. | Name | Age | City | Income | Occupation | Pain Point | Trigger | Buying Criteria | Purchase Frequency | Channel | Influencers |
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1 | Style-Seeker Sid | 27â32 | Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai | âš8â10L | Engineer, Consultant | Wants premium fashion without âš3K price tag | IG Ad with visual hook | Look, fit, fabric, brand aesthetic | 3â4x/year | Fashion Reels, GQ, Reddit | |
2 | Functional Farhan | 33â40 | Hyderabad, Mysore, NCR | âš10â12L | Doctor, Banker, Working Pro | Needs good shirts for office & casual, frustrated with sizing inconsistency | Trusted review from peer or friend | Comfort, fabric, neutral styles, fit | 2â3x/year | Google, FB | Testimonials, Product Reviews |
3 | Value-Hunter Vikram | 25â30 | Pune, Jaipur, Tier 2 | âš6â8L | Entry-level corporate, Business Owner | Wants to look sharp, but finds good shirts overpriced | Saw referral or discount ad | Discount, Look, Durability | 2x/year | WhatsApp, IG, Facebook | Meme ads, WhatsApp forwards |
"For modern, working professionals earning âš10L+ per year who seek stylish yet comfortable apparel, Estilocus is a premium menâs fashion brand that offers high-quality shirts and t-shirts crafted with durable fabrics, reinforced stitching, and tailored fitsâat a price point significantly lower than luxury brands."
Target Audience:
ICP Search Patterns:
Type of Search | Search Query | Search Volume | Effort to Rank (First Page) | Time to Get an Outcome | Search Result to Click Rate | Visitor to Purchase Rate | Potential Monthly Sales |
Use Case | Best casual shirts for work | 50,000 | Medium | Medium | Medium | High | 1,000â5,000 |
Use Case | Affordable designer shirts India | 20,000 | Low | Quick | High | High | 500â1,000 |
Brand | Estilocus shirts review | 300 | Low | Quick | Medium | High | 0â100 |
Brand | Is Estilocus worth the price? | 500 | Low | Quick | High | Medium | 100â500 |
Estilocus Competitor | Rare Rabbit shirt review | 5,000 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | 100â1,000 |
Estilocus Competitor | Snitch vs Andamen | 3,000 | Low | Quick | Medium | Medium | 100â1,000 |
Use Case Topic | Best smart casual looks for men India | 80,000 | High | Slow | Medium | Medium | 1,000â5,000 |
Use Case Topic | Old money fashion for Indian men | 30,000 | Low | Quick | High | Medium | 500â1,000 |
Use Case Topic | How to dress like Virat Kohli | 40,000 | Low | Quick | High | Medium | 500â1,000 |
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Target mid-premium buyer mindset â aspirational yet budget-conscious
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Stay away from saturated, generic keywords like âmenâs shirts onlineâ
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Win in:
Keyword | Blog/Content Ideas |
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Old money fashion for Indian men | âHow to Nail the Old Money Look in Indian Weatherâ |
Snitch vs Andamen | âSnitch vs Andamen vs Estilocus â Fit, Fabric & Style Comparedâ |
Estilocus shirts review | âHonest Review: What Makes Estilocus Stand Out in Mid-Premium Fashionâ |
Affordable designer shirts India | â5 Premium-Looking Shirts Under âš1,500 Youâll Actually Wearâ |
Smart casual looks for men | â7 Smart Casual Shirt Looks for Work & Weekendâ |
Is Estilocus worth the price? | âBreaking Down the âš1,500 Shirt: Is Estilocus Really Worth It?â |
đĄ Tips:
Track This | Tool to Use | Frequency |
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Organic Clicks & Impressions | Google Search Console | Weekly |
Top Ranking Keywords | SEMrush / Ubersuggest | Weekly |
Content Performance | Google Analytics | Weekly |
Keyword Gaps | Ahrefs / Moz | Monthly |
Blog CTR / Bounce Rate | GA + Hotjar | Weekly |
đĄ Prioritize keywords that start converting, and double down on those with better CTR-to-purchase rate.
Goal: Identify where Estilocus ICP spends time online and what content formats resonate most.
Touchpoint | Platform | Insight |
---|---|---|
Scrolling fashion/entertainment | Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts | High visual impact, quick styling content |
Peer & influencer inspiration | Instagram Stories, Threads, Pinterest | Fits + mirror selfies, minimal edits |
Discovery & aspiration | YouTube, Meta Ads, WhatsApp forwards | âWardrobe haulsâ, âLooks under âš1500â |
Trend spotting & humor | Twitter/X, Reddit IndiaFashion, meme pages | Trend surfing + personality & humor blend |
Letâs break it down using the Hook â Generator â Distributor format.
Platform | Hook | Generator | Distributor |
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Instagram Reels | Trendy fits, glow-ups, "Under âš1500 looks" | Users + Influencers + Estilocus team | IG Explore + Shares + Tags |
YouTube Shorts | â5 Office Looks Using 2 Shirtsâ | Estilocus creator + UGC | YouTube algorithm + Community Tab |
WhatsApp Status | âThis shirt gets compliments every time đâ | Customers + Team + Influencers | Forwarded stories / groups |
Instagram Stories Polls | âPick 1: Brunch Shirt or Friday Fit?â | Followers | IG re-posts + Stickers + DMs |
User Memes (India fashion humor) | âPOV: You wear Estilocus & feel like a CEOâ | Meme pages, team, users | Reposts + Screenshots + Shares |
Quora | âWhat are some underrated shirt brands in India?â | D2C buyers, fans, brand | SEO + Google discovery |
Mood boards: Smart Casual, Old Money, Airport Look | Estilocus brand + creators | Pinterest SEO + Shares |
Hereâs a simple content loop map (can be visualized later on Miro/Figma):
Step-by-Step Loop:
đĽ Add boosters:
Tool | What to Measure |
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Instagram Insights | Saves, Shares, Story Interactions, Reel Watch Time |
Google Analytics | Direct traffic spikes, referral traffic from IG/YouTube |
WhatsApp Polls / Stories | Response % to polls, forwards count |
Social Listening (Brand mentions) | Tags, keyword monitoring (Estilocus, shirt alternatives) |
Surveys (via WhatsApp/Email) | âWhere did you hear about us?â, âWhat content made you click?â |
Industry: Menâs Apparel (Shirts & T-shirts)
Category: Mid-Premium Casual Wear
Target Audience:
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Men aged 25-45
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Working professionals (Bankers, Corporate Employees, Entrepreneurs)
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Income: âš8-10L per annum
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Online shoppers looking for premium quality at a reasonable price
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Metro & Tier-1 city residents with strong digital shopping habits
Key Market Competitors:
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Premium Brands: Zodiac, Van Heusen, Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Philippe
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D2C Brands: Rare Rabbit, Andamen, Snitch, French Crown
Definition: The entire potential revenue opportunity for Estilocus if every customer in the mid-premium segment were to buy.
⥠TAM for Mid-Premium Apparel Market = âš1,500 Cr
(If Estilocus could sell to every potential buyer in this category.)
Definition: The market Estilocus can realistically target based on digital shopping penetration, urban buyer concentration, and brand competition.
⥠SAM for Estilocus = âš315 Cr
(The segment where Estilocus can actively compete.)
Definition: The achievable market share Estilocus can capture within the next few years, based on competition, brand positioning, and marketing strategies.
⥠SOM for Estilocus = âš31.5 Cr
(Attainable revenue potential in the short-to-mid-term.)
Market Stage | Mid-Premium Market Estimate (âš Cr) | Description |
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TAM (Total Addressable Market) | âš1,500 Cr | The total market for mid-premium menâs shirts & t-shirts in India |
SAM (Serviceable Addressable Market) | âš315 Cr | The market Estilocus can realistically target based on online penetration, urban buyers, and brand positioning |
SOM (Serviceable Obtainable Market) | âš31.5 Cr | The achievable market share Estilocus can capture within the mid-premium space |
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Channel Name | Cost | Flexibility | Effort | Speed | Scale |
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Organic (SEO + Social) | âLow to Medium (Content & Time Investment) | High - Can adjust posts, strategy easily | High - Consistent content creation needed | Slow - Compounds over time | Medium - Grows with brand awareness |
Paid Ads (Meta) | Medium to High (Ad Budget, Agency Fees) | High - Real-time budget & creative changes | Medium - Campaign setup & optimization | Fast - Results in hours or days | High - Scalable across audiences & geos |
Referral Program | Low (Incentive-based Cost Only) | Medium - Structure fixed once set | Medium - Needs setup, tracking, monitoring | Medium - Depends on user motivation | Medium - Limited by user participation |
Product Integration (e.g., collabs, influencer edits) | Medium (Depends on integration partner) | Low to Medium - Depends on partner setup | High - Requires negotiation, alignment | Medium - Post-go-live traction needed | Medium - Partner reach matters |
Content Loops (UGC, Reels, How to Dress) | Low to Medium (Production & Editing Cost) | High - Highly agile & real-time testing | Medium - Content curation & community engagement | Medium - Viral potential varies | High - Scalable with viral UGC loops |
đ LTV = AOV Ă Frequency Ă Retention
â âš1,500 Ă 2 Ă 1 = âš3,000
đŻ Target CAC = LTV á 3 = âš1,000
Estilocus is currently seeing CACs between âš1,200ââš1,800 across Meta. Immediate objective is to reduce CAC by optimizing targeting and creative without harming AOV.
Estilocus is focusing on the most responsive and ROI-friendly segment:
Segment | Details |
---|---|
Age | 25â40 |
Gender | Male |
City Tier | Tier 1 (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad) |
Income | âš8â12L annually |
Behavior | Shops online, appearance-conscious, follows fashion/lifestyle accounts, prefers mid-premium brands |
Pain Point | Wants shirts that look premium but donât cost âš3K+ |
Based on ICP behavior and historical conversion performance:
Channel | Rationale |
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Meta (Instagram + Facebook) | Best visual storytelling, fast performance learning, large audience base |
Google Search + Shopping Ads | Captures high intent (âPremium shirt for menâ, âSnitch alternativeâ) |
YouTube Shorts (Support) | High reach, storytelling, great for top-of-funnel credibility |
WhatsApp (Retargeting) | High CTR and conversion for post-visit users (via ConvertWay, LimeChat, Interakt etc.) |
Estilocus has product-market fit in this niche:
Not targeting:
"Looks premium. Feels luxe. Priced fair."
Position Estilocus as the smart alternative to overpriced premium brands like Rare Rabbit, Andamen, Louis Philippe.
Ad Type | Hook | Content |
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Static 1 | âLooks like âš3,000. Priced at âš1,500.â | Close-up shirt image with texture + stitch detail |
Carousel | âWhich shirt would you wear this Friday?â | Swipeable looks: casual Friday, brunch, travel, date |
Reel | â5 outfits under âš1,500 that look like luxuryâ | Quick styling transitions, UGC-style |
UGC Video | âMy âš1,500 shirt from Estilocus got more compliments than my âš4,000 oneâ | Raw, storytelling, 9:16 selfie-style |
Meme | âPOV: You wore Estilocus to the office and got called sirâ | Trend-driven humor piece with product tag |
Structure | Target |
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Campaign | Purchase Optimization |
Ad Set 1 | Tier 1 Males, Age 25â40, Lookalikes (ATC + Purchase) |
Ad Set 2 | Interest: Rare Rabbit, Smart Casual, Fashion Influencers |
Ad Set 3 | Retargeting: Viewed Product, IG Engagers, ATC |
Format | Quantity |
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Static | 2 variants |
Carousel | 1 style set (4â5 shirts) |
Video | 2â3 variants (Reels + UGC-style) |
Meme | 1â2/week for engagement |
Metric | Target |
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CTR | >1.5% |
ROAS | >3x |
CAC | < âš1,000 |
ATC Rate | >5% |
Bounce Rate (LP) | <50% |
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Pause ads with CAC > âš1,500 within 3 days
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Scale top-performing creatives with 15â20% daily budget increment
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Rotate new hooks weekly to beat ad fatigue
Paid Ad Element | Estilocus Strategy |
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CAC:LTV | âš1,000 : âš3,000 |
Primary ICP | Tier 1 Men, 25â40, âš8â12L Income |
Core Channel | Meta Ads |
Support Channels | Google Search, YouTube Shorts |
Hook Strategy | Premium appeal, fair pricing, no compromise |
Creative Types | Static, Carousels, UGC Videos, Memes |
Weekly Actions | CAC trimming, hook rotation, creative refresh |
Channel Name | Integration Partner 1 | Integration Partner 2 | Integration Partner 3 |
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Platform | WhatsApp Commerce (e.g., LimeChat) | Cred Store / Cred Cash | Magicpin / Nearby fashion discovery |
User Intent | High â 1:1 customer engagement, COD updates, styling queries | High â Discovery among style-conscious audience | Moderate â Geo-based last-mile push |
ICP Relevance | All 3 ICPs use WhatsApp daily for brand engagement | Sid & Farhan (urban premium-seeking users) | Vikram & Farhan (deal/value-driven buyers) |
Integration Value | Drive repeat purchases, enable styling tips, drive referrals | New high-LTV customers via reward model | Enable footfall + click-through conversions |
Ease of Integration | Easy via Shopify + CRM | Medium â partner collaboration required | Medium â via API or catalogue sync |
Cost | Low | Medium | Medium |
Pilot Goal | Boost repeat rate & CTR from order update flows | Acquire 1000 new users via CRED Store listing | Push geo-specific catalogues in Tier 2 cities |
Tools: Use Miro or Figma to visually map:
â Trigger points â WhatsApp flow â CTA â Deep link â Referral code generation
Metric | Target |
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CTR on WhatsApp messages | >35% |
Referral shares | >20% |
Referral conversions | >5% |
Repeat orders (60 days) | >18% |
Estilocus customers experience an AHA moment when they:
đ Referral prompts should appear:
What do Estilocus customers love bragging about?
đŻ Use braggy UGC-style hooks like:
â âYou wear it once. People ask twice.â
â âThat âš1,500 shirt that looks like âš4,000.â
For Estilocus, incentives should:
đ° Referral Reward:
Other ideas:
Focus on:
đŻ Send nudge post second delivery:
"Looks like youâre loving Estilocus! Want to earn âš200 for every friend you bring in?"
đŁ Promotion via:
Channel | Mechanism | CTA Message |
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Referral link auto-copied | "Get âš200 off on premium shirts â use my link!" | |
Instagram DM/Story | Swipe-up story links | "Style like me for âš200 less đđ" |
Sharable referral voucher | âYour friend wants you to look good. Hereâs âš200 off.â | |
SMS (opt-in) | Personalized referral code | "Use code: BRIJ200 & get âš200 offâ |
đ ď¸ Tech: Use tools like [ReferralCandy, Viral Loops, or Gokwik referrals module]
đ˛ Dashboard in âMy Accountâ:
đĄ Display messages like:
âYouâre 1 referral away from a free shirt đâ
Key elements:
đ§ Inspired by Airbnb, Uber, CRED, etc.
đĽ Gamify with Tiers:
đŠ Monthly Leaderboard Email:
𧲠Reminders:
Item | Status |
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Create referral landing page | â Layout available |
Set up referral tool (e.g., ReferralCandy, Gokwik) | âď¸ Required |
WhatsApp + Email Flows | âď¸ Copy draft + automate |
Leaderboard + Reward tiers | đ Design gamified dashboard |
Story highlights + Meme push | đ¨ IG rollout plan |
Analytics Dashboard (Weekly) | đ CAC vs referrals vs rewards tracking |
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