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Ledbury, the Better-Tailored Men's Shirt

A couple of Oxford MBAs recently founded Ledbury, a new men's shirt brand dedicated to better tailoring at the intersection of Savile Row and Ivy Style. Paul Trible and Paul Watson (above) graduated with Oxford MBAs at the height of the economic crisis, literally the day before the Lehman Bros. collapse, and decided to turn their careers from finance to fine fabric. Taking advantage of their proximity to Jermyn Street, London's traditional home of fine haberdashery, the pair learned the art of English shirt-making from one of the street's top craftsman and then fused in their hometown Southern U.S. style to create a brand based in Virginia focusing on fit, quality and style.

"When I was living in London, I would come back to the States and have difficulty finding high quality shirts that provided a tailored look," the Virginia-born Trible explains. "The big name menswear retailers made formless, boxy clothes, while luxury brands charged exorbitant prices. It seemed like there was a real need for an American shirtmaker that offered European quality, English fit and American style, all at an attainable price. We want Ledbury shirts to fit better, feel better and last longer than anything else in your closet." The Classicist recently featured a natty Ledbury chambray creation in a column on seasonal style starring the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

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The Classicist: Thomas Pink Celebrates Englishmen in New York

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Filed under: Events, Books, Men's Style, The Classicist

The Classicist: Thomas Pink Celebrates Englishmen in New York

LVMH-owned London shirtmaker and haberdasher Thomas Pink is celebrating a stylish forthcoming book called An Englishman In New York with an event and exhibit at its Madison Avenue flagship in New York on March 24. The volume of photographs by Jason Bell includes notables and notable dandies like Vogue's Hamish Bowles (above), Barneys' Simon Doonan and Sting, British to the core but also quintessential New Yorkers. Bell's photographs are currently on exhibit at at London's National Portrait Gallery, where the book has already been released; it's scheduled for publication here on April 1.

As an Englishman living in New York himself, Bell was inspired by the fact that there are 120,000 British men and women living in New York City – about the same amount as the entire population of Stamford, Connecticut. In addition to the above Bell photographed a diverse cross-section of British born figures, including taxi drivers, cops, construction workers, divers, helicopter pilots, chefs, burlesque dancers, drug dealers, UN ambassadors and dog walkers, all of whom tell stories about how they came to settle in New York.

"I went for a walk in Central Park with Sting, and for a cup of tea on Kate Winslet's roof terrace, sat on Zoë Heller's stoop and watched Stephen Daldry bicycle down 8th Avenue," Bell relates. "I was given a private tour of both the Metropolitan Museum and the Barneys' shop windows. I started with a blank canvas and was amazed by the number of Englishmen and women who have made such a large impact on the cultural life of the city. And amidst all the questions about why people had come here and what they had left behind, I learnt a little bit more about what it means to be English, what it means to be a New Yorker, and where the two intersect."

"We are extremely excited to be hosting an event to honour Jason and his brilliant work," says Jonathan Heilbron, President and CEO of Thomas Pink. "Thomas Pink itself is 'An Englishman in New York.' We opened our Madison Avenue Flagship store over 13 years ago and New York has come to be a second home and major market for our brand. Thomas Pink is English at heart but we are truly a New Yorker too." [cont'd]

Gallery: An Englishman in New York by Jason Bell

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Alexander West Custom Cashmere Blend Shirts

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Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

Alexander West Custom Cashmere Blend Shirts

Alexander West, a Manhattan-based clothier specializing in the finest custom-tailored shirts, ties and cufflinks for stylish swells, has debuted an ultra-luxurious new cashmere blend collection. With an extremely soft hand, the weight of the luxe fabric transitions perfectly from winter to spring. The bespoke shirts, available in three colors – stone (above), granite, and solid eggshell – feature a button-down collar and flap pocket, and retail for $295 apiece. Other West designs, available online and by appointment in New York City, are woven from premium cottons and feature luxe mother of pearl buttons, personal monogramming, and precise, detail-conscious craftsmanship. The company also offers a "Send Your Shirt" program, in which they will replicate the fit of a favorite worn-out shirt in the fabric of your choice.

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Eton of Sweden Opens Flagship Store in New York

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style, Modern Gentleman, Luxury Shopping

Luxury shirtmaker, Eton of Sweden, opens flagship location on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.

Luxury shirt maker, Eton of Sweden, has opened its first freestanding store in North America. Located at 625 Madison Avenue and East 58th, the flagship store promises to be a Mecca for anyone in search of the finest quality shirts, ties and men's accessories.

"The opening of this store marks an important milestone for Eton," says Hans Davidson, president of the 82 year old family-owned company and grandson of the its founders, Annie and David Pettersson. "Our loyal New York customers have asked us time and again for a location in the city. We are thrilled to offer them the full breadth of our collection in this fantastic neighborhood."

Eton of Sweden is known around the world for its innovative and classic designs, exclusive colors, a proprietary fabric finishing process, and full range of coordinating accessories. "While fashion seasons come and go, classic pieces that always look good is the key to sustainable clothing," says Sebastian Dollinger, Eton's Creative Manager. "Throw away fashion is not something we believe in."

Gallery: Eton of Sweden Opens in Manhattan

Eton of Sweden Opens First Boutique in New York

Eton of Sweden opens flagship boutique on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.

Eton of Sweden opens flagship location in Manhattan

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16 Fabulous Fall Finds from J. Crew

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry, Timepieces / Watches, Shoes

While I can't speak for the entire Luxist team, I have a pretty good feeling that we all love the fashion offered at J. Crew. They offer well made and long lasting basics mixed with bold statement pieces presented in such a way that you'll wear them forever. Both my husband and I have sweaters and pants that we've purchased over 4 years ago and given their timeless appeal, we're still wearing them today.

J Crew's lookbook and catalog showcase trendsetting and super fashionable ensembles, but I thoroughly enjoy putting my own personal twist to what I wear and the clothing at J. Crew allows me to do just that. After a long hot and at times unbearable summer scorcher, fall's arrival is a welcomed change. It feels relaxing to be at a comfortable body temperature and have a cool breeze pass through the air. Your daily attire can have more depth and substance rather than succumbing to heat and wearing a tank top, shorts and flip flops.

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Classic '70s Country Club Polos by Boast Reborn

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Sports, Men's Style

Boast, the iconic, exclusive polo shirt brand founded in 1973 by Bill St. John, the tennis pro at Greenwich, Connecticut's famed Field Club, is being relaunched this month with a modern spin. Boast polos, featuring the notorious Japanese Maple leaf logo which many assumed to be a pot leaf, were originally sold only by Saint John from the back of his station wagon at country clubs across the Northeast. He designed the shirts in homage to the rebellious tennis stars of the day like John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors, the intentional pot leaf confusion adding a subversive touch.

Now John Dowling and Alexander Tiger, major racquet sports devotees and longtime fans of Boast, have revived the brand and updated the fabric and fit of the shirts, and are making them available outside country club pro shops for the first time. Dowling and Tiger have brought in Jack Spade designer Andy Spade's creative studio Partners & Spade to help breathe new life into the brand. The super soft and durable Boast pique cotton polo, offered in a range of colors in a classic ﬁt, is now available for $68 via BoastUSA.com. There's also a beautifully hand-tailored navy blazer with eye-catching details for $1,200.

Gallery: Boast Reborn

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Luxist Giveaway: Shirts My Way Gift Certificate

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

Our last few giveaways focused on things for women (perfume, jewelry etc.) but today's giveaway is for the men. It's fall and time to bid farewell to shorts and short sleeves and suit up. But that doesn't mean you have to opt for the basic off-the-rack experience. Shirts My Way is a service that deals only in custom dress shirts. The website allows you to customize a variety of features to create the perfect look for your custom dress shirt. Every detail, from the collar style to the cuff fabric to the thread color, can be selected so that the shirt reflects your individual tastes. It's not just any shirt, it's your shirt. And once you determine exactly what you like and save it to your profile it's easy to order similar shirts. The shirts are made with high thread count fabrics made from long staple quality cotton and stitched together by master tailors, hand-sewn and reinforced with single needle stitching along the seams for extended durability. You really want to fall in love? Two words: free shipping. That's right, they provide free standard shipping worldwide without any minimum requirements getting your custom dress shirt to you in within nine working days. Prices start at $75.

The founders of Michael Yang and Peter Crawfurd deem themselves "dress shirt enthusiasts." Their quest to create the ideal shirt buying platform brain in 2008. ShirtsMyWay officially launched its website in February 2009 and after a year of rapid growth launched an upgrade the following year.

Enough talk, let's get to the giveaway, ShirtsMyWay is offering one Luxist reader a $200 gift certificate to create their own custom shirts. To enter the contest leave a comment below telling us which fabric you'd choose from the ShirtsMyWay website to make your own custom shirt.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before September 20, 2010 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive a $200 Shirts My Way gift certificate.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

See complete giveaway rules here.

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

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New Tailored Clothing from Thomas Pink for Fall

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style

LVMH-owned London shirtmakers and haberdashers Thomas Pink are expanding their tailoring offerings this fall with a natty new collection of wool and tweed jackets, coats and accessories. The collection takes inspiration from great British sporting events where the country's rich heritage remains in full force. Vintage motoring, bicycling and horse racing all contribute influences to a collection full of color, detail and verve. The move is fitting as the firm's name comes from an 18th century London tailor known for making sought-after foxhunting jackets. They're offering classic covert cloth wool coats with velvet collars in navy and brown windowpane; Harris tweed jackets in salt and pepper and a green and pink windowpane; a corduroy sportcoat with contrast stitching (above); a green tweed shawl collar sweater; and tweed driving caps to match. Of course there's also a wide variety of Pink's signature shirts, silk ties and pocket squares in a variety of styles and fabrics.

Gallery: Thomas Pink Autumn / Winter 2010

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Rebecca & Drew Makes Way for Bigger Breasts

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Rebecca & Drew, the company that makes custom shirts for women by body type and bra size -- and has those awesome double buttons that keep you from flashing everyone to your right when you sit -- has an announcement: F, G and H cups have arrived.

It's no surprise that after bringing countless women the perfect fit in a shirt, they wanted to, um, expand their demographic. If women with average-sized blessings have trouble finding shirts tailored to their liking, one can only imagine the trouble that the breastier have.

Now, even the especially well-endowed among us can purchase monogrammed, tailored shirts, TrioPacks (three custom-fit shirts in different prints) and a number of items from their dress and day-off collections.

Click here to get started designing your very own custom-fit shirt at Rebecca & Drew (free shipping and returns until it fits you perfectly).

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The Classicist: Lacoste's Elements of Style

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Sports, Books, The Classicist

Lacoste: The Element of Style, a smashing new book dedicated to the famed French brand about to be published by Assouline, covers much more than just sport shirts; it's about savoir vivre and savoir faire, literally "how to live" and "how to be" with plenty of style. It's designed to illuminate the contemporary relevance of the legacy of René Lacoste, the brand's founder who was the best tennis player in the world at the end of the Roaring Twenties. Nicknamed "Le Crocodile" for his tenacity on the court he began sporting an alligator patch on his blazers starting in 1927, which then became the basis for the sportswear brand he founded in 1933, one of the first labels to marry American functionality with European elegance. He also designed tennis rackets and other equipment, filing 25 patents during his lifetime.

The logo was applied to the easy breathing piqué sports shirts Lacoste favored, which helped him to cope with the heat on American tennis courts. It was a major revolution for players, who until then had worn starched, long-sleeve dress shirts even on the hottest days. The book comes in various different colors, a nod to the fact that Lacoste began producing its shirts in dozens of different shades well before anyone else caught the color bug. Until the 1950s, only white polos and shirts were allowed on tennis courts, but beginning in 1951, the company dared to add contrasting elements in navy blue, then red. That helped revitalize fashion both on and off the courts and presaged the color explosion of the 1960s.

Gallery: Lacoste: The Elements of Style

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New Shirts Fight Floppy Collar Syndrome

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

A new San-Francisco company has taken on a problem we didn't know existed: Floppy Collar Syndrome. According to Askel Paris the tieless trend in menswear has led to a nation of less-than-snappy dressers with shirt collars sinking below their jackets. Their answer, a collar that won't sit down even if you beg.

Designer Yazid Aksas has created a slim fit, button down made of pure cotton and featuring a stiff collar, a boldly colored interior and square buttons. The shirts are available for less than $100 and the website playfully hints that the shirts will help you "score hot chicks."

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New from Rebecca & Drew - TrioPacks

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Rebecca & Drew, makers of the best custom shirts for women we've seen, have a brand new special for this summer: TrioPacks.

If you've worn their shirts before (perhaps ordered a custom one where you choose the fabric, cuffs, collar, embroidery, and more) we assume you're already hooked on the fit -- especially with those all-important double buttons that thwart the embarrassing side-view-peep-show which happens to other shirts when you sit. Their materials are the best, their sizes are custom by shape, height, and bra-size, and now you can get a three-in-one package of them -- It's luxury at a sensible discount.

"I rely on our classic shirts every day to get me through the week, and with the TrioPack, we wanted to create a simple, convenient, and cost-effective way to help professional women dress with ease so that they concentrate on their business at hand," says Rebecca & Drew co-founder, Rebecca Matchett.

The pack is $399, and you can pick light blue, black, white, pink, or a mix of colors. Normally the shirts are $150 - $195 apiece, so the savings are truly significant. We believe that Rebecca & Drew is raising the standards for work clothing for women, and hope that this release of a three-in-one will get more of their shirts out there, so we don't ever have to accept less.

Yes, you can have them monogrammed.

Check out our previous article on this amazing company, "Rebecca & Drew Makes Custom Shirts for Women," and visit RebeccaandDrew.com to shop!

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The DaVinci Collection, Designed by Charlie Sheen

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Men's Style, Celebrity Design

For every celebrity who closes down a clothing line, there's one just starting up. Charlie Sheen is the next celebrity to launch a line, after Scott Weiland, that is. Sheen's line of short-sleeved, button-up shirts, dubbed Da Vinci Collection by Charlie Sheen, aims to emulate retro casual shirts inspired by 1950s rockabilly culture. The shirts feature agoya shell buttons, retro patterns and contrasting color combos. They're set to go on sale in June at GlobalRebels.com. Sheen hopes to eventually sell them in major department stores as well. $59 - $79

Check out the New York Daily News's gallery of celebrities who wear their own lines: "Look! I wear my designs, too!"

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Rebecca & Drew Makes Custom Shirts for Women

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Services

As 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!

Gallery: Rebecca & Drew

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Diamond Shirt Modeled in Milan

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Jewelry

At the Academy Awards people wore diamonds on their wrists, ears, necklaces and even shoes but no one had a little number like this, a diamond top worth $1.3 million. JCK reports that the top was shown off during Milan fashion week. It is represents a partnership between Gianfranco Ferré and Dalumi. The sheer black top is covered with more than 900 diamonds weighing more than 300 carats. The outfit was modeled by singer Skin and also featured tuxedo pants and a silk cape. The shirt will be on display at various events and may actually be worn on some occasions but is not currently for sale.

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