5 Top Shirt Brands To Know
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Emmett London
Who: One of the younger brands to make our list, Emmett London has a flagship store on Chelsea’s Kings Road, as well as a spot on Savile Row. It also has a distinctly sustainable edge – from sourcing recycled materials to using vegetable-based dyes, it creates great shirts with a conscience.
Best For: Something a little more fun. Alongside its smart classics, Emmett puts a playful twist on some of its pieces. From a striped cuff here to a quirky print there, this is a brand to help you express yourself.
Visit EmmettLondon.com
White And Blue Striped Shirt
Blue Twill Shirt
Light Blue Stripe Contrast Collar Shirt
White Checked Shirt
Budd
Who: Established in 1910, Budd is one of London’s most reputable shirtmakers. All designs are cut on the top floor of its iconic store in Piccadilly Arcade and its one of the last brands to still practise traditional cutting methods – no computers allowed.
Best For: Bespoke. Budd creates great, classic shirts you can pick up or buy online, but it also offers bespoke and made-to-measure services, putting that century’s worth of knowledge and know-how into crafting the perfect piece just for you.
Visit BuddShirts.co.uk
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Classic Fit Plain Shirt In Sky Blue
Classic Fit Plain Poplin White Shirt
Tailored Fit Fine Arrow Head Sky Blue
Tailored Fit White Oxford Shirt
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Boggi
Who: The only non-British name to make our list, Boggi is an elegant Milanese outfitter that creates refined eveningwear, tailoring, knitwear and more.
Best For: Price. Its crisp cotton styles come in at under £90 each. Its wide selection of designs also makes Boggi a great destination if you’re looking for a full wardrobe overhaul.
Visit Boggi.com
Light Blue Stretch Nylon Shirt
Light Blue Checked Dobby Slim Fit Shirt
Light Blue Striped Stretch Nylon Shirt
White Regular Fit Cotton Pique Shirt
Emma Willis
Who: The doyenne of men’s shirts, Emma Willis is the name to know for classic shirting. Her designs aren’t cheap but there’s a reason for that: this Jermyn Street icon delivers timeless styles that work hard and last.
Best For: Winter shirts. The brand’s ‘cashmerello’ line (15% cashmere, 85% fine Swiss cotton mix) is breathable but still adds a little extra protection from the elements.
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Sky Bengal Striped Cotton Shirt
Sky Soyella Music check Cotton Shirt
Sky Superior Cotton Shirt
White Castello Cotton Shirt
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Turnbull & Asser
Who: Another heritage label to know, Turnbull and Asser pre-dates even Budd, with an imposing Jermyn Street presence and a royal warrant to its name. It remains family run, crafting its shirts from 34 individual pieces of fine cloth and impossibly stylish mother-of-pearl buttons.
Best For: Accessories too. With designated tie workrooms in Gloucestershire and Kent, its highly regarded for its ties and pocket squares. Whether it’s cashmere or silk, indulge in those little details to complete the look.
Visit TurnbullAndAsser.co.uk
Blue Shirt With Regent Collar
Pink Cotton Shirt With T&A Collar
Plain White Cotton Shirt With T&A Collar
Tailored Fit Light Blue Shirt With Kent Collar
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