The High Collar
Forgive the late post. I had a meeting this morning and popped into my tailor’s to have a head shot done for a local magazine article. What luck! While I was there one of the two shirts I ordered was ready and waiting for me to try on.
Shirts and I, custom or not, have an uneasy relationship. I usually have a funny wrinkle extending diagonally down from the collar along the front of the shirt to the placket. Drives me to distraction. And getting a collar that fits correctly for someone who is head forward with a skinny neck is no fun either. Did I mention thin wrists that swim in normal cuffs? And then there is the lack of choice of fabric, patterns, cuffs, collars, etc. . Custom is clearly the way to go for me, and I hope that bespoke will be in the offing not too far into the future. But for the moment, for less than the price of an off-the-rack designer shirt like a Canali (which fits me pretty well), I have this beauty.
What makes it different from any other contrast collar pink Dobby? The collar height is the highest that the company makes. The neckband is a full inch wide in front, the back hovers at a Lagerfeldian 2 ¼ at the inside back band it’s 1 7/8”. We kept a small tie space of ¼” between the 3″ rounded points. The buttons are extra-thick, even at the tabbed cuff. And it is monogrammed inside the collar at the back.
Stay tuned for the cocktail cuff, spread collar.
Tags: Club collar, Custom shirts, Dobby cloth, Karl Lagerfeld, Leviner-Wood
November 19th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
An absolutely beautiful shirt! Amazing how a crisp, freshly pressed and well fitting shirt can make the day. And yes, the cuff is an intriguing and unique detail. Looking forward to the info.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Love that shirt.
I like the high collar quite a bit.
I dig the look of that house across the street as well.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
I love the cuffs on this shirt! Sorry, I know the collar is the focus but the cuffs are very nice!
Your post the other day reminded me of a post I did a few weeks ago…
http://thelifeofasuburbanprincess.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-look-good-dressed.html
November 19th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Yes, the cuffs are beautiful; I’ve never seen french cuffs like that. As always, a well proportioned shirt looks best. I am quite over these trendy short collar shirts- some of us have longer necks! That’s a beautiful shade of pink too, by the way.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Beautiful shirt, isn’t custom the utmost in luxury?!
November 19th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
WOW! Amazing shirt! Wear it in good health.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Tabbed cuff? That is wonderful!
November 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Mrs. B. Thanks. That will be the first in the EE&L line that I am designing.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Karena, I’ve had custom, but this has been the best experience to date.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Tim Gunn was on Oprah today giving man makeovers and I couldn’t help but think of you and M. Lane at The Epic. I dream of a day where all men dress as sharply as you gentlemen!
November 20th, 2009 at 6:56 am
What a beautiful shirt. Well done!
ML
mlanesepic.blogspot.com
November 20th, 2009 at 8:54 am
Now that’s a Jay Gatsby shirt! It would bring Daisy Buchanan to tears!
Square with Flair
November 20th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Looking forward to the post on the cuff. That is fantastic.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
“Lagerfeldian”…brilliant.
I’ve gotta have the shirt. Where can I have that thing made? Do I need to come to Richmond? I will!
ADG
November 21st, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Chris
very nice!
You and Larry really created a beautifully made shirt.
I am looking for a call from Mr. Wood shortly that my shirt
is ready for pick up.
Have a great Holiday, hope the good Richmond weather holds!
Greg
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:23 am
Thank you Greg. I’ve seen those shirts of yours, too. Nice collars and buttons!
November 30th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
The rounded points is an especially nice touch!
Next time try going full club collar, ala Merkin.
And I’ve NEVER seen a “tabbed cuff” – very interesting.