FREEDOM is best experienced when you can travel the world without restrictions to experience and discover
And with such a cosmopolitan way of live you might want to add a bit of that spice melange to your wardrobe.
One of those key fabrics you will see when travelling the world is the SEERSUCKER.
The shirt below is a captivating green seersucker that is woven bu demand of the client. He has his one CMYK code for the green he prefers. We tailored a shirt out of it following our traditional shirt making procedé.
EXPERT TIP: So no fused materials in between the cuffs and collars since this will not last with Seersucker fabrics.
Seersucker or railroad stripe is a thin, puckered, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped or chequered, used to make clothing for spring and summer wear. Seersucker is woven in such a way that some threads bunch together, giving the fabric a wrinkled appearance in places.
Read moreYour appearance; whether sharp and confident, relaxed and cool, or sloppy and juvenile – is often reduced to the fit of your clothing. Finding the right tailor may be crucial, but there is nothing nearly as significant as sharing a critical eye with the fitting-room mirror.
Fortunately for most of us, picking the right fit doesn’t require much natural talent. All that’s required is some quality time with apparel and an attention to detail. The following serves as a general fit guide for the novice.
Preface
Before we jump in, let us note that clothes best flatter a fit body. When it comes to your appearance, apparel is only part of the equation. It is important to eat well, drink well, and exercise occasionally. Many of us have busy lives and we cannot all be models, but you don’t need six-pack abs to look good.
It is much easier for clothing to look great for someone in shape. However, losing weight isn’t the only thing that matters – if you’re lanky and stick-like, start working out. It will help you fill out your clothes.
Additionally, before beginning have someone accurately take all of your measurements. These are very useful numbers when shopping for clothing in-store, and they are absolutely crucial when shopping online.
Read moreIn the previous article of our guide to bespoke shirts we discussed the most popular collars for a dress shirt. In this article we will discuss the various cuff options when designing a dress shirt. The most important question to answer is whether you want a barrel cuff with buttons or a French cuff for cufflinks.
Barrel cuffs
Barrel cuffs are closed with buttons and are the everyday choice for most people. The barrel cuff gives a wide range of choices to the wearer, from choosing the number of buttons to the shape and design of the cuff . As to the number of buttons, most people will opt for a one-button or a two-button cuff. However, as a bespoke tailor we can also make cuffs with three or even five buttons.
You have to keep in mind that the more buttons, the longer the cuff. Ofcourse, even if you want just a one-button cuff, you can decide on a longer cuff length. A longer cuff is recommended for someone with long arms. With regard to the shape of the cuff corners, you can decide between a round, an angled or a squared shape. Rounded cuffs are most common and subtle, whereas angled cuffs are generally considered more elegant and formal.
The straight cut is less common, but can look nice, especially on a casual shirt. If you like your shirt cuffs to give a little bit more of a bespoke look, you can decide on an extra design element by choosing the Italian, the tab or the enveloppe closure (see the picture above).
French (or double) cuffs
French cuffs are dressier and more formal than barrel cuffs. The cuff is folded back (hence the double) with holes to be fastened with cufflinks instead of buttons. Cufflinks are one of the typical pieces of men’s jewellery and if you like to make a personal statement or express your sense of style, French cuffs are a great way to do so. French cuffs can have squared, rounded or angled corners.
Next to the double folded cuff it is also possible to opt for a single cuff (without the fold). If you wear formal outfits such as a three-piece suit or a tuxedo, a shirt with French cuffs are a must-have. When you want a more casual shirt, you should not opt for French cuffs.
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