andykoctopus
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or, alternatively, if you could create the perfect dress shirt, what would it be like?
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I have three that are over ten years old: 1. An Oxford subtle chalk stripe from T&A 2. A blue and white multi- stripe from Drakes. 3. A Pink Oxford with a semi cutaway collar from Hawes and Curtis (old ownership) A new Finamore stripe and several H&Ks are in contention.I dig the traveler stuff from them. The tailored fit works best. I like how they hold up well, don't wrinkle and have a good variety of colors and patterns to choose from.
decent shirts.....just cut way too big.The most beautiful dress shirt I ever had was from Hilditch & Key in London. They don't do much wrong.
decent shirts.....just cut way too big.
I dont care how many times this has been discussed. its one of my favorite topics.
I was thinking this yesterday....Kiton shirts are hands down the best ive owned. I havent worn a shirt with a better collar or fabric. Buy one. you wont be disappointed.
Derek you ever tried Jay Kos? It's been years since I've owned a Kiton shirt (only had 2 and I grew out of both in college) but the couple Jay Kos shirts I have now remind me a lot of them in the collar and material. I will assume the construction is not nearly as nice but wondering if you had an opinion.
Ive never tried jay kos....would be interested in trying them. Kiton shirts are just incredible. whole nuther ball game in terms of shirting...was a HUGE step up from the ermenegildo zegna and turnbull & asser shirts i usually wear.
construction on kitons are unbelieveable, but the part that im willing to pay for is the collar. Id be thrilled to death if i could find a shirt with a collar similar to kiton but with less handwork and subsequently cheaper.
Well again it has been a while since I wore a Kiton and the only thing that's kept me from going back is the price point. I find one way or another I ride my shirts hard and end up going through them pretty quickly so I stick to stuff I don't have a breakdown about giving/throwing away.
Again I don't think the Kos are necessarily comparable to Kiton but I found some similarities, especially in the structure, stance and resilience of the spread collars (from my limited experience). Plus I snagged mine (25% silk and 75% cotton) for like $80 off the Bay (they are around $450 retail IIRC). For $80 I think they are good kick around shirts.