So, whose making the best dress shirts these days?
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I own half dozen Turnbull & Asser dress shirts. Overall I believe that they are difficult to match . (They are a bit pricey even when compared to Mercer or Gitman.)
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I have a few dozen Mercer & Sons shirts. Their more luxurious cloths make a squared away dress shirt.
Although much fewer choices are available with Gitman, (unless you go to their custom shirts.) I love Gitman shirts.
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I wish I wore all of them more often.
Royal Warrant Shirtmakers | Jermyn Street Shirts
From our home on Jermyn Street, we have been the choice of discerning gentlemen for handmade clothing and accessories for over a century. At royal shirtmaker Turnbull & Asser, we are renowned for our English craftsmanship, innovation and wit, and for the attentive professionalism of our staff...
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I have a few dozen Mercer & Sons shirts. Their more luxurious cloths make a squared away dress shirt.
Traditional Buttondown Straight Collar Shirts Egyptian Cotton Oxford Broadcloth
Catalog of mercer and sons classic oxford button down and straight collar 100% pima cotton men's dress and sport shirts. Generous cut, full roll collar, single needle stitching throughout.
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Although much fewer choices are available with Gitman, (unless you go to their custom shirts.) I love Gitman shirts.
Gitman Shirts & Ties | Made In The USA
Since 1978, Gitman Bros. has been manufacturing the finest shirts and ties in the USA. Shop our extensive collection online with free shipping and easy returns.
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I wish I wore all of them more often.
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@127.72 MHz what is the shrinkage like on the Gitman Bros? I spoke with Mercer and they are around 10 weeks lead time ATM, so I may have to wait to try them. I kinda need a shirt for an event sooner.
So, I am leaning towards Gitman but want to make sure I order the proper sizing.
Cheers!
So, I am leaning towards Gitman but want to make sure I order the proper sizing.
Cheers!
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10 weeks?! Jeez, it seems everything these days is just taking longer and longer to make, I'm guessing too many orders, not enough manpower or people willing to work and companies unable to hire new people. It's sad how far we have fallen.
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I cannot remember the last time I tried on a brand new Gitman shirt then washed it to compare the shrinkage. On this one my advice would be inexact,...
Off the top of my head I would say very little shrinkage with Gitman though.
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I happen to love the O'Connell's unlined OCBDs. These have my vote and Im looking to pick up my first Mercer shirts soon.
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The best shirts I have are Turnbull & Asser bespoke. Their skills at fitting and crafting the shirts are unbelievable. They are quite flexible in what they are able to do, which I can't say about other bespoke shirtmakers I've used (even if I love the house styles of other bespoke shirtmakers). The price is extremely high, particularly in their New York store (over $600 now), but having seen what goes into making them and how they've put up with my very specific requests, I think the cost is justified.
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The New England shirts are lovely but hard to find. In terms of cut and design, I would say they were between Gitman and Mercer, not a bad place to be,
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You mean better than Gitman, not as good as Mercer?
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What about Frank Foster shirts? I know you have a lot of those and have talked about them on your blog. They look phenomenal but are they still around since Mr. Foster died? Their website also is no longer active but they have an active Instagram page.
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Frank Foster shirts are still around, and the majority of the ones I have I got after Mr Foster died. The shirts are on the same level as Turnbull & Asser, but in my experience they haven't been as flexible as Turnbull & Asser. Both shirtmakers have similar house styles, but Turnbull & Asser are able to break away from their house style more easily.
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There's plenty of bad bespoke out there too.@Matt S I want to just take a moment to express my appreciation for your steadfast consistency Sir.
Anyone on the Forum - "Who makes the best...?"
Matt S. - "Bespoke..."
As that noted sartorial paragon, Arthur Fonzarelli, would say, correctamundo.
This is an informative thread. The notion of a bespoke shirt might make sense for some, but for one who loves a billowy OCBD, I really could not imagine improving on Mercer. I just ironed two. They are even fun to iron. The cuff pleats beat even the Brooks Brothers gather in my assessment. New England pleats are much like Mercer.
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The word “best“can be a bit subjective it seems. At least at times as everyone has their personal preferences and quirks. However, over the years I’ve experimented with bespoke shirts made by several of the top shelf craftsman such as Charvet, Luca Avitabile, Robert Whittaker, and Hamilton, as well as a few others. They all have their merits and all do great work. I’m certainly not disparaging any of them.
That said, several years ago I settled on Anto of Beverly Hills and go with them exclusively. Jack and Ken simply make a shirt that no one else can and they do it with amazing consistency. The phrase, “You get what you pay for” seems to get tossed around a bit arbitrarily nowadays but in this instance it really applies.
That said, several years ago I settled on Anto of Beverly Hills and go with them exclusively. Jack and Ken simply make a shirt that no one else can and they do it with amazing consistency. The phrase, “You get what you pay for” seems to get tossed around a bit arbitrarily nowadays but in this instance it really applies.
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I have one secondhand shirt from Anto, and the quality is superb. I spoke with Jack once about 5 years ago and I was amazed with what he said they were capable of. All their shirts I see in film and television look perfect.
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I was able to buy Eton shirts in Ireland for much cheaper than they would be in the US, and I think they are the best at that price point. There are firms making better shirts, but at their prices one should go MTM.
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