While “button-down” has become a catch-all term for shirts in general, it originally referred specifically to the button-down collar itself. Created in England in the late 1800s for polo players who needed a way to keep their shirt collars from moving during matches, the button-down collar was traditionally considered a sporty characteristic. This collar construction features buttonholes at the collar points, allowing them to be anchored to small buttons sewn onto the front of the shirt—ensuring your collar stays in place for a last-second dash to catch the train.
The capri collar features a seamless, one-piece construction that flows directly into the front placket, without a traditional collar stand. Its fluid, unstructured shape embodies the casual elegance of the Italian seaside and the effortless spirit of La Dolce Vita—or a staycation your way.
Defined by rounded tips rather than traditional sharp points, the club collar dates back to the mid-1800s at England’s Eton College. It was originally created as a distinctive uniform feature to set Eton apart from other institutions. The collar’s association with Eton’s elite social standing earned it the name “club collar.” By the 1920s, it had evolved into a charming trend in both men’s and women’s wear.
Constructed from a single piece of fabric without a separate collar stand, the convertible collar offers dual functionality without the rigid structure of a traditional shirt. It can be worn unbuttoned, folding open to lay flat like a lapel, or fastened fully for a classic, closed look. This considered design makes it a highly versatile detail for shirts that have to do it all.
Also known as a funnel-neck collar, this structured, upright cylindrical collar features two buttons and is a signature detail of the classic Harrington jacket. The name “Harrington” comes from Rodney Harrington, a character on the 1960s TV show Peyton Place, who often wore this style of jacket—thus, it became known as the “Harrington jacket.” The collar can be worn closed to create a clean, minimal shape with an air of elegant self-possession, or left undone for nonchalant charm.
This is our answer to the traditional button-down collar. This collar construction secures the collar points without visible buttons. Hidden beneath the collar, a small triangular button tab keeps everything perfectly in place—a bit of tailoring illusion that anchors the shirt without revealing how it stays perfectly put.
