Spear point collar shirts

[Shaul-Ike Cohen]

Hm, 3" isn't that much more than what's usual these days, is it? And the undercurve?

But at that price, I'll have a look at it, of course.

 

[Speedster]

I know it's completely irrellevent, but now you've said that, I just have to post this (some base language)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfSi0D7KESk&mode=related&search=

I hope it's taken in the humouruous manner intended

lol lol lol lol

I like it. Scary scenario. Thanks for posting it Cobden.

 

[Kishtu]

No joy in Tesco

[huh]

I'm wondering if the fact that they are being advertised on the Florence & Fred website is a teaser and that they're not widely available in all stores yet?

 

[Warden]

I got some, Wanted 5 to replace my old work shirts but only had two in my size.

Thanks Paddy your a star for finding these,

I say I am going to look dapper at work now.

Pip pip

Harry

 

[Cobden]

What material are they? I have some idea's about dying one or two, but if they're poly I don't think it's doable...

 

[Warden]

cotton

Harry

 

[cookie]

Paul Frederick Spear Point Cotton Shirts

I bought these on one of their sales/offers recently for USD29.50 each instead of USD49.50. They arrived today and I was pleasantly surprised to see the collar points are very tight together not like the pix on the link shows...much closer...more like the UK Tesco type.

Keep your eye out for coupons and deals or sign up to paulfrederick.com to get the goss.


http://www.paulfredrick.com/Catalog/PFProductDetails.aspx?Category=NonIron&ProductId=1505

 

[cookie]

Report Back on PF Spear (European) Collars

I bought these on one of their sales/offers recently for USD29.50 each instead of USD49.50. They arrived today and I was pleasantly surprised to see the collar points are very tight together not like the pix on the link shows...much closer...more like the UK Tesco type.

Keep your eye out for coupons and deals or sign up to paulfrederick.com to get the goss.


http://www.paulfredrick.com/Catalog/PFProductDetails.aspx?Category=NonIron&ProductId=1505

The PF ones are nearly identical to the Tesco jobs. I wore mine the other day and when you take out the collar stays they get a bit of a 'rolled' Gittes look.

 

[Miss Roulette]

I went to Tescos today (the biggest one there is near me) with my chap and we couldn't find any spear collars. The only £4 Florence and Fred shirts they had were cut-away collars in plastic bags. We had a look at all the other shirts they had but couldn't see any spear collars

Do they still have them in your local Tescos? Perhaps they are only stocking them regionally.

 

[cookie]

1930s NOS Shirts sold - Check the Collars

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...m=220166641656&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...m=220166633760&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012

 

[BellyTank]

Yes Cookie, they are a good example of what the Tesco shirt is lacking.
Although those examples could be seen as exaggerated.
The curve is key.

B
T

 

[Mr Badger]

Spear collar shirts?

The last time that Nadia & I were over the pond, I managed to find an Arrow 'Kent Collection' shirt (poly-cotton, unfortunately) with a great, very long 'spear point' collar. Apart from Mr Magnoli, I've yet to find anywhere to purchase this particular style of collared shirt, does anyone know where they're readily available to a Limey?

Kinda Jake Gittes (with the emphasis on Git, natch), rather than a Corelone 'narrow gap' kinda spearpoint...

 

[Edward]

Far from cheap, but the Vintage Shirt Company might be what you're looking for:

www.vintageshirt.co.uk

These work out at between sixty and seventy quid a pop, on average. My latest evening shirt is from the VSC, and the quality certainly is high.

 

[storman113]

I would like to find a place in the US for these shirts.

 

[Mr Badger]

Hey Edward, thanks chap.

They're perfect but, for a fella who's used to buying stuff off Ebay/when thrifting in the US, a little on the expensive side. Really impressed that they do 'stiff' and 'softer' versions of the spearpoint collar, tho' – guess I'll have to weigh up the pros'n'cons!

Don't you find that it's difficult to properly set off your vintage suits, jackets, ties etc with a modern shirt, even if it's got a relatively vintage-ish collar? I find that the collars of modern shirts don't fill out the space between the lapels, which is generally more generous (quelle surprise!) than on modern suits...

Hmmmm, I seem to remember the guys I knew on London's mod scene getting really nice shirts made by a lady in the West End for around £30-£40. Mebbe I'll do a bit of scouting around – I'll be sure to let the FL crew know!

 

[Guttersnipe]

Check these out:
http://www.elpachuco.com/external/zootshirt.html

Unfortunately they only come in black or white and are made of a cotton/poly blend, but they're only $29 US! I have one ad I like it just fine. They have convertible cuffs and a slim fit, both of which I really dig, but beware the collar is WAY more pointy than it looks on the website.

 

[Mr Badger]

Yeah, one of them would do, but I betcha that (like Avanti, Rockmount, and lots of other US retailers) they'd charge $25 for overseas postage. That's especially rich when it comes to shirts, as one can be stuck in a Priority Airmail envelope for $12 or so... kinda bumps up the price, don't it? Thanks for the heads-up, tho! Guess I'll have to do some serious thrifting/resale/vintage/'pimp' store hunting when we're over to the US next! We're set to visit pals in Memphis (our 10th trip – we were the first couple ever to wed inside Sun Studio) & Albuquerque in the Spring...

Here's our wedding snap, dig it. Dunno if you can see the '40s Pendleton western shirt I've got on, that's got a nice collar – not too long but soft'n'slightly pointed:

 

[cptjeff]

Check these out:
http://www.elpachuco.com/external/zootshirt.html

Unfortunately they only come in black or white and are made of a cotton/poly blend, but they're only $29 US! I have one ad I like it just fine. They have convertible cuffs and a slim fit, both of which I really dig, but beware the collar is WAY more pointy than it looks on the website.

Slim fit in a 4X? And no small? Do they really think there are enough 4xs in the world to justify stocking those, but not enough to justify a small?

:eusa_doh:

 

[Guttersnipe]

Slim fit usually refers for the way a garment fits in relationship to a person's body, so yes, a 20"-20 1/2" (4XL) can be slim fit.

Slim fit in a 4X? And no small? Do they really think there are enough 4xs in the world to justify stocking those, but not enough to justify a small?

 

[Creeping Past]

I'd say they know their market Xtremely well.

To my knowledge this is the first time on FL that someone's complained about a lack of smaller sizes: it's usually the lack of X sizes in (mainly) Japanese-made workwear that gets people going.

Maybe you should start a slim pachuco chapter.