Some will guess in this model a nod to Patrick Bateman or Gordon Gekko , others will prefer to see a reference to the style of the Shelby brothers ; and all will be right. And for good reason, the influences are multiple here, and the inspirations are numerous. If the association of vertical stripes and the contrasting collar clearly evoke the "Wall Street" style, quasi-official attire of traders in New York in the 70s and 80s , this club collar with rounded panels recalls the English elegance of the early 19th century. Sometimes called the "Eton" collar, a direct reference to the college of the eponymous British city whose uniform it crowned, its elegance and refinement have made it one of the most famous models in the history of shirtmaking. Worn in triumph for over a century until its peak in the mid-20s, its rounded tips gradually disappeared from circulation to give way to much more angular designs. It was only recently that the club collar found a second youth, propelled to the forefront by the Peaky Blinders series.
With one foot on either side of the Atlantic, this club striped shirt mixes genres with science, taking some of its most beautiful lines out of the clothing history books. At the crossroads of sober English elegance and the eccentricity of a Wall Street galvanized by the effervescence of the markets, at the confluence of refinement and extravagance, between nostalgia and the avant-garde, our "White Collar" is truly unique. Hybrid? No doubt. But not only that!
The “white collar” is back, in cotton poplin by Thomas Mason
We told you about the collar, and those of you who know the house know how much we love to work it. This one is white and generous enough to accommodate a tie according to your mood. Unlike the shirts adored by traders, the cuffs are not contrasting here. With all due respect to the Wolf of Wall Street sleeping in you, we did not want to push the cursor of the picturesque too far. The latter are therefore worked in the same material as the body of the piece and closed by buttons in real bone that are reminiscent of the traditional cufflinks (minus the heaviness of the musketeer cuff). Speaking of material, this is a magnificent cotton poplin with a density of 120 grams per square meter . It is therefore a rather light canvas, combining the suppleness and silkiness of poplin with the softness and breathability of cotton . You will not have missed the fact that the fabric in question is striped, deliciously retro , allowing white and blue zebra stripes to temper the formal aspect of the piece.
If the rounded cuffs , the French throat , the 7-point seams per centimeter and the mother-of-pearl buttons sewn in zampa di gallina betray our love for the world of haute-chemiserie, these explosive stripes bring a welcome ardor and vitality . Finally, it will capitalize on this double identity to take your outfits to heights of sophistication or to bring a little grain, exuberance and personality. In any case, we designed it rather long and fitted , which is why we strongly advise you to wear it tucked into pants . Elegance requires it.
Elegant and delicately retro
It will have escaped no one that our “white collar” shirt is a rather strong piece. To tame it, you will have to act accordingly and surround it with less fierce clothing. A sober suit, in rather dark tones, can for example be an effective option. Without being impossible, the association with jeans or chinos is rather delicate, the satin aspect of the poplin does not go well with the roughness of the twill canvases. Conversely, beautiful gray flannel pants will reveal all the potential of the shirt in a happy contrast . On top, jackets and blazers will suit it well, as will shawl collar cardigans, deliciously responding to the roundness of the club collar. As for the tie, its wearing depends only on you!
How to maintain the club striped shirt?
A word on cleaning? Let's go. This limited edition club striped shirt is very easy to care for. To wash it, put it in the washing machine inside out (buttons unfastened) with similar colours and run a programme at 30°C . As for the spin cycle, aim for 400 to 600 rpm maximum , which is more than enough without being too harsh on the cotton fibres. Once done, let your shirt dry on a wooden hanger, which will give it a nice shape and prepare it for ironing. To smooth it out, iron it at 150-160°C to restore its shine while you wait for your next outing. That's it!
