Custom shirts with narrow point collars 30s style?

• Nov 10, 2013

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After a frustrating search for off the rack dress shirts (and casual shirts) that fit me well and have the correct long point collars that are characteristic of the 20s/30s, I've decided to go custom. (That is, unless there is an outfit somewhere that sells shirts with period styling ready to go). Any suggestions? I think I used a Chinese-based tailor once and had mixed results. It also took a long time since it was coming from overseas. I'd like the shirt in quality 100% with various stripe patterns to choose from.

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• Nov 11, 2013

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Kostya said:

After a frustrating search for off the rack dress shirts (and casual shirts) that fit me well and have the correct long point collars that are characteristic of the 20s/30s, I've decided to go custom. (That is, unless there is an outfit somewhere that sells shirts with period styling ready to go). Any suggestions? I think I used a Chinese-based tailor once and had mixed results. It also took a long time since it was coming from overseas. I'd like the shirt in quality 100% with various stripe patterns to choose from.

Thoughts?

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Revamp vintage, Matt Deckard Clothing, and Luxire make these shirts and sell them online.

 

• Nov 11, 2013

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Luxire has done a wonderful job making them for me. They've also made trousers and waistcoats to specs.

 

• Nov 11, 2013

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Check the Luzire thread. I have had very good results from them. I don't own shirts from the other two as mentioned (Revamp or Deckard) but have seen them. Personally, I prefer the shape of the collars on the Luxire shirt.

If you decide not to go 'made to measure', Aero also make them: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=800 (although their collars aren't as long as others)
As do Darcy: http://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/shirts/spearpoint-collar-shirt-sh190.html

I have no experience of the Aero shirt but I have a couple of the Darcy shirts. I think that the Luxire ones are better quality as the cotton (in my ones, at least) seem to be better quality.

Good luck

 

• Nov 11, 2013

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Don't know if Matt is still doing clothing with the Stetson gig now.

 

• Nov 11, 2013

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Two Types said:

Check the Luzire thread. I have had very good results from them. I don't own shirts from the other two as mentioned (Revamp or Deckard) but have seen them. Personally, I prefer the shape of the collars on the Luxire shirt.

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Did you have to pay import duty at the post office for your Luxire order?

 

• Nov 11, 2013

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I've never paid import duty on them. However, my experience is that import duty is a rather random thing. Maybe I've just been lucky.

 

• Nov 12, 2013

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I haven't had to pay any customs charges on four different orders from Luxire. My last order showed "Customs Hold" on the FedEx tracking and was delayed by a couple of days, so I thought it might show up with customs charges due, but that didn't happen. Each of the orders was less than $200, so that might have something to do with it. Maybe orders below a certain value don't have customs charges if the items are for personal use? [huh] It also probably depends on the country you live in.

 

• Nov 12, 2013

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Courteous Gavin said:

...It also probably depends on the country you live in.

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Yes, it does. For example: In the UK it's anything over £15 that has VAT applied (Value Added Tax)

 

• Nov 12, 2013

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The Wiser Hatter said:

Don't know if Matt is still doing clothing with the Stetson gig now.

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What's that?

 

• Nov 12, 2013

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If you can find yourself a good dressmaker locally, then treat yourself to a bespoke shirt. Making shirts is relatively easy, compared to dress making. You still need the skills of course. Simplicity still print their vintage collection like this. The pattern will read: 1952, that's the pattern number, not the year of the style. The shirt is a 1940's spearpoint. But as the illustration is a sketch rather than a photo, you don't get such a sharp view.

I don't know if you have any shirts of the spear point era. Do remember that they didn't have the strength and crispness of today's interfacing back then, so compared with a modern shirt, you do get a more softer look, some might suggest, crumpled. And do remember to have the collar made to insert stiffeners, otherwise you will find that the point starts to turn up.

 

• Dec 12, 2013

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The Wiser Hatter said:

Don't know if Matt is still doing clothing with the Stetson gig now.

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He is still filling shirt orders.

 

• Dec 13, 2013

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Either of the affiliates to offer custom shirts here, Luxire or Natty, can fix you up easily, and have great track records.

 

• Dec 13, 2013

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Those are sharp shirts. I may consider getting one of these. It's a great style, but it's a shame the availability is extremely limited. Occasionally, I like wearing a spread collar shirt, but shirt collars are a little spread and small these days.

The retailer Jump the Gun has similar but different looking long point collars, although they are basing it off of mod 1960s styles, with a slimmer fit. If anyone's interested, here is where they could be found, but they largely out of stock with certain sizes and colors.

http://www.jumpthegun.co.uk/shop/Product/Index/89