In Search Of....The Great White Shirt...

[s*t*a*r]

i actually got a really nice white shirt from old navy last weekend, its a 3/4 length sleeve and its a thick cotton, so your bra wont show thru

 

[Kel]

I just went to the site; those shirts look great!

They are, indeed.

According to the site, an Anne Fontaine store opens up in Bal Harbour sometime soon. I'll have to check it out.

 

[softgrey]

i really like what you guys came up with...
surprised no one said GAP...

 

[PrinceOfCats]

Talking of which...

Unless you like your shirts thinner than Karl Lagerfeld's real hair, avoid H&M.

 

[Fade to Black]

Talking of which...

Unless you like your shirts thinner than Karl Lagerfeld's real hair, avoid H&M.

Never seen H&M shirts, but that sounds scarily similar to Dior Homme button downs which cost like 10-12 times as much. DH shirts look slick as hell with the small collars and fitted cut...BUT that's only for the first few wears. The collar frays FAST, which isn't what I want in a $450 shirt. The collar on my white shirt is no longer lying flat on the right side.

 

[PrinceOfCats]

Never seen H&M shirts, but that sounds scarily similar to Dior Homme button downs which cost like 10-12 times as much. DH shirts look slick as hell with the small collars and fitted cut...BUT that's only for the first few wears. The collar frays FAST, which isn't what I want in a $450 shirt. The collar on my white shirt is no longer lying flat on the right side.

That's madness. For $450, I'd at least expect brass collar-stiffeners.

 

[softgrey]

what about armani or chanel?...
and hermes...ralph lauren...prada?...

 

[travis_nw8]

one word- brioni

 

[tott]

I like Ralph Lauren shirts a lot, except for the polo player. I guess the purple label doesn't have visible logos? They are really good shirts IMO.

My favourites are CdG shirts, love the quality and the loose cut; perfect airy summer shirts. Not so good if you need something sharper and dressier though...

 

[PrinceOfCats]

what about armani or chanel?...
and hermes...ralph lauren...prada?...

I have a silk Prada shirt I got in Oxfam. The quality of the silk is nasty - it's that very thick, coarse cheap-feeling silk.

My APC shirt (suprisingly not bought at a charity shop) is very nice quality for a more modern shirt.

 

[runner]

guy rover

 

[runner]

houndstooth version

arthur.gr.jp

 

[calexico]

that store at rockerfeller center...
anne fontaine...
every white shirt in every detail...

gorgeous.

 

[faust]

that store at rockerfeller center...
anne fontaine...
every white shirt in every detail...

gorgeous.

She opened a store there? She's doing well, I guess. She also opened an outlet up at Woodburry, but the mark-downs are flimsy.

 

[calexico]

yes, it is a small boutique at rockefeller center...
fifth and 49th i believe...
but i am a bit hazy on the cross streets so don't quote me on that...

 

[faust]

yes, it is a small boutique at rockefeller center...
fifth and 49th i believe...
but i am a bit hazy on the cross streets so don't quote me on that...

It's her 3rd NYC store in about 6 years - not bad.

 

[mittle]

I think shirts from Dunhil or Brioni are outstanding.

 

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Brioni, Dunhill, etc. has great shirts but the problem is they're not as versatile and is better reserved for dressed up, really tailored suits.

This season, the shirts by Y's have gotten a lot more slim and have nice details. The shirts I tried on the other day are almost on par with DH shirts for slimness, they really hug the figure. I also dig the collar of Y's shirts which is relaxed yet still frames the face in a nice way.

Dolce & Gabbana seems to have nice plain shirts that can be dressed up or down but I can't find any around here, they only have the weird, loud shirts.

 

[travis_nw8]

two words- margaret howell- i'm a total convert for her well cut shirts

 

[PrinceOfCats]

I was down in London visiting King's and I went into Richard James, their abstract print shirts are LUSH.