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Several companies and products claim to have the best dress shirt collar stays.  There are definitely no shortage of options on the market.  Plastic shirt stays, metal collar stays, magnetic collar stays — to name a few…   As a custom dress shirt maker, we think we know a thing or two about them.  We know that most […]

A blazer with a hoodie?  Come on, right?  To some, the phrase itself is an oxymoron.  Two dueling clothing articles that have no place being seen or worn together.  We know some enthusiasts will lament the slow erosion of formal, traditional menswear for “athleisure” or casual attire.  We get it.  Regardless, wearing a blazer with

Mens linen shirts represent our favorite seasonal, warm weather material.  Linen is a soft, breathable fabric that is perfect for the summer and warmer / humid climates.  Unlike cotton it feels more crisp initially, though over time and wear it becomes softer and more malleable.  Linen boasts strength (longevity) and weight which gives it a

The contrast collar shirt (also known as the banker collar) is one of the more prominent as well as criticized dress shirt looks.  Popularized by notable businessmen / socialites such as Robert Kraft and David Beckham as well as fictional movie / tv icons Gordon Gekko and Nucky Thompson — this look can be pulled

The tab collar dress shirt has made a bit of a fashion resurgence thanks largely to our old friend James.  Though it has fallen out of favor as a wardrobe mainstay, it has still managed to maintain its positioning as a classic essential in formal menswear.  The primary reason is it looks exceptional.  When worn

Enter the one piece collar or as it’s also known, the California Collar or Ludo Collar. An early 20th century classic, this collar was popularized in the 40s/50s by Hollywood icon Gary Cooper. Consequentially, it’s sometime also referred to as the Cooper Collar. At first glance you’d probably look and think this collar is a

Malmö, Sweden – Home to to our latest Look Book and menswear influencer / blogger Aleks Jovanovich You’re probably all used to fashion ads and magazines that feature glossy models looking less than authentic. This season, we sought to create something different. We wanted to create a look book that was not only visually honest

Weak collar.  As professional shirt makers, it’s one of our biggest pet-peeves, i.e. a collar that falls apart or collapses when worn with a suit or blazer, sans tie.  No shirt is immune from the dreaded weak collar.  Believe it or not, higher thread count / finer ($$$) weaves (i.e. 2ply 120s Poplins / Broadcloths)

Tour any guy’s closet and you’ll almost certainly find a mens white dress shirt.  It’s been a staple in men’s attire going back over 100 years.  To most men white dress shirts all look the same, which couldn’t be further from the truth.  There are a number of different attributes (collar, cuff, placket, etc…) along with

The Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat are two new food tech companies that are focused on replicating the taste of beef using plant-based alternatives. The goal is a plant based meat that looks, smells, tastes, and even bleeds like real beef Beyond Meat has embraced a traditional retail / grocer model (e.g. Whole Foods, Target) whereas