Casual And Formal European Style For The Bold
Contrast collar, also known by different names such as the executive collar or the bankers collar seem to have been instigated by the popularity of custom made dress shirts, this type of collar can be found on dress shirts with collars that are of totally different pattern than the rest of the garment. Ordinarily, contrast collar should be made of pure white cotton added to a blue business shirt. This is the common style witnessed throughout the 70's and 80's and which is still popular today.
Contrast Cuffs And Bright Colors
In modern times, contrast collars have been widely adopted by not only executives, sartorial experts but also by younger men as a fashion statement. And though contrast collar may have been offered in white or blue color once, variety offered to people nowadays is simply endless. Styling alternatives currently seen include pink, salmon and cuffs on black pinstriped, jet black or patterned collar of similar hue as the shirt done to add emphasis.
Contrast cuffs debuted with so much success. When matched with an executive collar of similar pattern or color, this styling offers a unique edge with regards to being fashion forward in the business world. Contrast cuffs not only look great in a suit but also in a tapered casual shirts. It's creates a bold, rakish look for a night out at the club or for a dinner date.
Contrast cuffs comes in wide variety, though French types are the most common for shirts aimed at corporate and formal image, simple barrel cuffs and convertible cuffs are popular with shirts targeted at smart casual and liberal demographics.
Alternatives and brands
Executive and contrast cuffs are mostly made by designer brands as compared to commercial outlets, though it getting much more easier to procure such types of designs in department stores due the trend gaining traction in the mainstream. Well known designers who specialize in contrast collars include Bagutta, Ralph Lauren, Forzieri, Etro, Hugo Boss among others. These designers also produce executive collars in polo as well.
If you're not into buying designer labels, then you could opt for a custom made shirt. Majority of respected fashion outlets for men are capable of modifying collars of shirts to suit your taste at a nominal fee which doesn't exceed $10, and the result is largely conservative, for instance a sky blue shirt made with a white collar and other bold and daring combos.
Lastly, there is always an option to purchase a custom made dress shirt, designed to your precise specifications. A number of well known locations offer such services like Brooks Brothers in the US and Harry Rosen in Canada. You can also find such outlets online. Just do a search in major search engines and you'll come up with a good number of options.
regardless of your final solution, executive collars and cuffs remains a top recommendation to any gentleman looking for a unique, personalized style that has impact. This shows one has a high sense of style and confers some level of credibility to the wearer in visual impact and aesthetic presence.
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