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A Study in Menswear: How the Italians Deconstructed and Remade British Style To say Italians (and by extension Italian dress shirts) are stylish is an understatement. They’ve given the world plenty to see on social media, from their non-chalant style aptly termed “sprezzatura” to their composed flair. We keep wanting to see more and more. […]

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

Our First Deo Veritas Fitting Event In Chicago Upwards of 100 guests rolled through Naansense’s doors two Saturday’s ago. By all accounts, this first Fitting & Tasting event was not just a learning experience but a resounding success. Getting in front of guys and showing them what makes our products special is something we’re truly

Fall And Winter Dress Shirt Fabrics. When you’re picking fall & winter dress shirt fabrics, there are various elements you should consider, including the type of fabric and how you’ll wear it. If your job involves going outside, or a lot of travel, you’ll want to look at the warmest options. If you wear your

How to wash and care for your dress shirts. You’ve bought an expensive dress shirt and it’s about time for a cleaning. Now what? “How to wash your dress shirts” is one of the more common questions we receive.  As men, we understand how frustrating this can be since we’ve probably shrunk a shirt or

Custom Dress Shirts and Bespoke Shirts. What are the differences and why does it matter? When it comes to a tailored menswear, you have two options: bespoke and custom dress shirts. They differ depending on cost, time and construction but either can deliver an exceptional shirt depending on your needs. Also, bespoke or custom dress shirts

The All Important Dress Shirt For Weddings Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Deo? Yes it’s that time of year, wedding season is full of “I do’s” and based on my ball park estimate, you’re likely to attend at least four weddings between now and Labor Day. Whether attending your old college roommate’s wedding,