History Invented by Brooks Brothers in 1896, the button-down collar features buttons that fasten the collar points of the shirt. It was originally used on sport shirts rather than dress shirts. While button-down collars are occasionally … Read
History Flash back to the 1960s, the New Haven-based brand Gant took the standard sport shirt and made some interesting tweaks. Ending the placket at the bottom of the chest was a bold move and ended … Read
No Back Pleats No pleats on the back of the shirt makes for a clean, minimal look. If you’re going for a more modern, slim look that is fitted through the chest and midsection then this … Read
What makes the perfect dress shirt? A careful combination of premium materials, high quality construction, design and fit. Here we break down some pointers. Stiff, fused spread collar Collars can be constructed using either a fused … Read
Front Placket (Fused or Soft) A dress shirt Front placket is the most common dress shirt front style. The fabric around the buttonholes is folded back over and sewn with a fused interlining to give it … Read
What is a dress shirt yoke? It is the panel of fabric that is just behind your collar that goes over the tops of your shoulders. What is the difference between a “one piece yoke” and … Read