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The Croquet Shirt by Duncan Quinn

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping, Sports, Men's Style


London-born, New York-based menswear designer Duncan Quinn has come out with a shirt designed specifically for the ultimate gentleman's sport, croquet. Quinn, whose rakish take on Savile Row-style tailoring has won fans like Sean Combs, Entourage star Adrien Grenier, LeBron James and alt-rockers Green Day, was recently featured in The Classicist's Best of Men's Style special. The croquet shirts are made of beautiful 100% piqué cotton and come in a variety of arresting colors with contrasting details and Quinn's signature fleur-de-lys emblem embroidered on the chest. Priced at $105, they are now available at Quinn's stores in New York, Dallas and Los Angeles, as well as via his website; special versions will also be on offer at his forthcoming Limited Editions pop-up shop in Miami's design district, featuring its own indoor croquet pitch.

[via JustLuxe]

Rebecca & Drew Makes Custom Shirts for Women

Filed under: Apparel, Services

Rebecca & DrewAs every professional woman knows, it is difficult to find the perfect fit in a button-down shirt. Men have it so easy, with entire franchises built around making sure their shirts fit well. Rebecca & Drew is working to change this double standard, and we have to say: they're doing a darn fine job!

The photo at right is from their adorable shop at 344 West 13th Street in New York City's West Village. I headed down there to see what all this buzz about "fit shirts" and "custom design" was. I was not disappointed!

For starters, the shirts have specially-placed buttons so that you never get that "from the left you can see my bra" effect. They come in two fits: "Soft and Smooth" and "Strong and Confident." From what I gather, this means "has a small waist" and "has less of a waist." The shirt sizes are based on that and bra size. Why haven't we been doing this all along?

Once you know your Rebecca & Drew size, you can order any of their items online and know that it will fit. And if you happen to order the wrong size your first time? They'll exchange it no problem -- they'll even pay the shipping.

Have a look through our gallery where I try on one of the fit shirts, explain how they work, and show you a couple of our favorite items. The basic Rebecca & Drew shirts are $195, $175 for short-sleeves. Get one here!

Zappos $50,000 T-Shirt

Filed under: Apparel, Shoes


Shoe seller Zappos.com has come up with a unique stunt to prove the popularity of their store. They are selling a $50,000 limited edition "Cease and Desist" t-shirt which comes with a guarantee by Zappos to permanently disable a significant other`s Zappos.com account for life. The "Cease and Desist" t-shirt will be personally hand-delivered by a member of the Zappos Customer Loyalty Team. The listing promises that the rep will also be a shoulder to cry on for up to one hour for your spouse and will "be happy to frolic in a field of daisies with you or do anything that is mutually agreed upon to not be morally or ethically objectionable."

The shirt isn't much of a permanent deterrent. The first disclaimer says that Zappos is not responsible if your significant other creates another account using a different email address. But you can get your money back if you are permanently divorced or separated within 365 days.

Diamond Shirt Up For Auction

Filed under: Apparel


I knew I should have waited until the end of the year to make my list of sublimely ridiculous uses of diamonds because here comes another squeaking in before the end of 2008. Eton has created a diamond decorated shirt that is being auctioned off on eBay.The shirt is made from Egyptian cotton and has seven diamonds on the studs and cufflinks The shirt will be made to measure. .Bidding opened at £5,000 and all proceeds go to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Last time I looked there was one bid and the auction ends on December 18.

[via Wealth Bulletin]

Win A Lugo Shirt and Tie

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style


I've got nothing against a man in casual clothing but casual has its time and place. When you need to step away from the t-shirt and the polo it's time to head to Lugo. The New York store offers fine Italian shirts cut to flatter a man's shape. Lugo creates elegantly stitched shirts that are broad at the shoulder and slim at the waist with mother-of-pearl buttons and the option of French or button cuffs. The shirts also come in a vibrant array of colors.

This week we are giving away not just a Lugo shirt but also a handmade silk tie. And you get to choose the combination either online or by visiting their NYC store so whether you are sartorially adventurous or perhaps a bit more classic you can choose the shirt and tie that suit your style.

Want to win? We are offering fashion redemption here so make your fashion confession, what do you most regret ever wearing?

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, July 25, 2008. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries.

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below answering the question above.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Friday, July 25, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Lugo shirt and tie valued at approximately $370.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

See complete contest rules here.

This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

Lugo Shirts

Filed under: Apparel

Our friends at Spungle are at it again, checking out the best things to buy in New York City. They recently mentioned new men's clothing store, Lugo which specializes in fine Italian shirts cut for those who want something tailored to the ideal male form, generous through the shoulders and slim through the torso. This is the shirt for someone who is seeking just a soupçon of sexy, nothing flashy, just a well-made shirt that highlights but does not reveal the body beneath. The shirts come with mother-of-pearl buttons and are available with French or button cuffs and with wide-spread or standard collars.

Edoc Laundry CSI Shirts

Filed under: Apparel

Edoc Laundry is a Seattle-area clothing company that designs t-shirts that use some sort of a secret code to draw interest from clothing fans, and even uses the clues in the shirts as part of an ongoing mystery at their site. If you're not into decoding your t-shirts, the designs are pretty cool, regardless. The shirts have a cult-following now, but that might just change next week when they are featured prominently in an episode of CSI: NY. The creators of the show teamed up with Edoc to create shirts especially for the show. In the episode (airing Oct. 11), the shirts are used by a serial killer to leave clues about his identity and his motives for killing. All four shirt designs (including Hydra, pictured) are available online, and if you get them before the show airs, you can always say that you were ahead of the curve.

Perfectly Folded Shirt

Filed under: Apparel

Some might call it obsessive, but the phrase "appreciative of neatness" is a much kinder term. Regardless of the wording, if this character trait applies to you, the Perfectly Folded Shirt might be just what you need. The shirt is stitched to fold in exactly the same way as the day it was bought, with perfect creases and the same perfectly geometric shape that is found on store displays, freeing you from any concerns of unwanted wrinkles or misaligned edges. The downside is that it has creases sewn into it, but you can always tell people it's a new trend and you're just ahead of the curve. Price: £79.

Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Starts First Trend

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping

Clearly headed for celebrity at only a few days old, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt sparked a rush on "The Pots and Pans Band" tee that she wore on the cover of People Magazine last week. The tee shirt is made by Kingsley and is made of ultra-soft cotton, which is comfortable enough for even a baby's sensitive skin. The screen printed design has the name of the band, a picture of the "instruments" and a skull and crossbones to give young rockers the right image. The shirts are selling out all over the place, but Intuition has them for $38 each.

 

Summer Seersucker for the Guys

Filed under: Apparel

Blame it on the changing seasons, but seersucker is back in style this summer. Seersucker is no longer limited to the bold blue-and-white stripes of yesteryear. Instead, this season's seersucker is more refined and available in more styles than ever before, so it looks great while retaining its easy-to-wear comfort and cool, breathable feel.

Etro Seersucker Trousers (pictured) are lightweight, with tan and white stripes that look almost like linen from a distance. Price: $310.

The Façonnable Stripe Seersucker Shirt masquerades as a bright, but traditional, pinstripe shirt with lines of blue, yellow and white in soft cotton. Price: $115.

Kenneth Cole has Flat Front Seersucker Pants that are a pale khaki in color. The cotton cloth"s pattern is so fine that only your comfort will remind you that you"re wearing something so casual. Price: $79.

For classicists, Paul Smith still has a blue and white seersucker suit, but the stripes are narrow and the lines of the jacket and pants are clean and up to date. It's great for a summer luncheon, business travel or ever a daytime wedding. Price: $1,195.

John Malkovich Libertine Shirt

Filed under: Apparel

Johnny Depp recently sold the shirt that he wore in the movie The Libertine for $3,240 at an online auction to benefit a children's hospice but his costar John Malkovich is doing something completely different.The character actor has his own clothing line called Uncle Kimono and he is selling a shirt inspired by the movie for $280. The shirt can be made to measure in various fabrics.

[via The Stylephile]


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