Ranking Men's RTW Shirts (54 BEST & WORST Menswear Brands!)

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Welcome back to the Gentleman's Gazette. In today's video, we rank
ready-to-wear dress shirt brands from A all the way down to F.
While there are certainly advantages to bespoke MTM or custom shirts, the majority of men today
wear ready-to-wear shirts. Many wear them their whole lives and, frankly, I still have more
ready-to-wear shirts than custom shirts in my closet. Obviously, there are probably over a
thousand ready-to-wear shirt brands, most of which I don't know. In this video, we focus on shirt
brands that are of interest to a classic men's style enthusiast. For the grading, we look at
the quality but then also consider how the price impacts that rating. We'll grade on the following
scale. A means, I'd sell the shirt off my back for this. B means, definitely one of the better
dress shirts. C means, an exceptionally average dress shirt. D means, still better than just a
t-shirt. F means, please take this shirt off my back. Now, as always, this video is not sponsored.
This is based on our team's experience in wearing these shirts and we've worn hundreds of them over
the course of years. You may have different experiences or you may prefer one shirt over
another because it fits you really well and this is really not a grading of the fit because different
people need different things. We'll mention things as we think they're important but, ultimately,
you have to make your own decision. This is just supposed to help you, guide you in the right
direction. Let's start with Ascot Chang. Priced between $189 and $320, they have lots of features
like very fine stitch density, they have very nice colors, but, frankly, nobody on our team
has any experience with them so we don't rank them for now. Hopefully, that'll change in the future.
Batistoni shirts from Rome are really known for their custom shirts. They also have a range of
bespoke shirts which are very expensive starting at $450 going up to $600-$700. Unlike other
Italian shirts like Borelli, for example, there's really not much handwork. They have some interesting
details like if you look at the collar, it's really kind of thick and solid so it always lays down
nicely and the edge is really, really raised. The buttonholes are machine-made nicely but the
don't have a long enough shank so you get some rippling around the buttonholes. Batistoni knows
how to make a shirt so I would say quality is a B but with their price, we move to D to F level.
Next up, Borelli which is an Italian shirt brand which is quite expensive ranging in price about
300 and 330 euros which is about the same as dollars these days. We rank them B to C. If you
look at the quality, I'd rank them more at B, B+, but with the price, that's where they land.
They definitely have a more Neapolitan cut. You see more handwork details. They have a range of
colors and patterns and because they're more Neapolitan-inspired, you also have that color
and feel influence. They often have regular sales and for me, as a person with long arms, I often
find the ready-to-wear stuff is too short for me. Another Italian shirt brand is Brioni. Their shirts
retail anywhere from $600 to $2,000. Obviously, you can get these shirts on sale new on eBay and
other places. Having looked at them, I have to say they're a decent shirt. I'd grade them a B, maybe
B-, but considering the price in my book, they're a solid F. Yes, they have great fabrics. They have
Giza 45 cotton, but in my book, no ready-to-wear shirt is worth their prices. Brook Taverner costs
around 45 British pounds, which is close to 55 US dollars or euros these days. Quality ranges between
C and D. Considering a low price, they're definitely more of a C. It's really nothing special. It's kind
of a middle-of-the-road shirt that most men will be perfectly happy with. They're very comparable
to Charles Tyrwhitt. They have these bulk discounts by four shirts for 120 pounds.
They have a relatively large range in the price segment. So, if that's what you can afford right
now, it's worth a look. If you can upgrade and spend a little more, probably you get a better
shirt. Brooks Brothers range in price from around $88 to $198. The unanimous verdict of our team was
that they're more of a C shirt, with some people arguing it's more of a C+, other more of a solid
C. Brooks Brothers definitely has a variety of offerings. More casual shirts, dress shirts, and
evening shirts. They also come typically in a wide range of sleeve lengths, which is nice if you can't
go the custom route. These days, they rely more and more heavily on more synthetic coatings, so they're
not quite what they used to be. Also, they run many sales and promotions, so you should get a relatively
good value for them. If you're not sure where to start, their Oxford cloth button-down lasts quite long.
Sometimes, you can get them on a discount if you buy multiples of them. The made-in-the-US ones are
typically the most expensive ones. Their button-down collar is definitely the most attractive one out
there. It's just very classic. Of course, Brooks Brothers offers a lot of stuff. So, if you're curious
what to buy from them and maybe what to skip, check out this video. Brunello Cucinelli shirts range
They definitely have a slightly more fashion-forward, casual style. And while the shirt looks perfectly
decent, it is absolutely not worth the price. Quality is in the B to C range. With the price,
it's an F. I guess they treat their workers well. They have a philosophy, they have a vision,
they claim to use sustainable materials, but ultimately, it doesn't justify that price tag.
At the end of the day, if they can find a customer that's awesome, it's just not us. Next up is Butch
Shirtmakers from England. And while you can find a few shirts from them that are like the 120-pound
range, most of them are 200, 255, up to like 345, which is quite a bit for a dress shirt. If you
These are very traditional English shirts. If that's what you're after, that's what you get.
What do I mean by that? Solid, fine workmanship, nothing extraordinary in terms of patterns and
colors, and not a huge range of collar and cuff styles. Now, they do have day shirts in three
fits, classic, tailored, and slim, and they're really renowned for their even shirts. They use
quality materials, and overall, I'd rate the quality as a B. If you consider the price in
my book, they're more of a B to C company. Calvin Klein shirts retail between $79 and $89,
and Calvin Klein is one of those brands that offers a lot of licensing. So, what you get is
not necessarily consistent. They're extremely slim shirts, extremely large-fitting shirts,
so definitely always try before you buy. That being said, Calvin Klein is definitely something
you find at a Macy's or a men's warehouse. Nathan worked at a men's warehouse, and he rates Calvin
Klein shirts a solid F. Preston once needed a black shirt for Concert Black, and he got one
from there and was okay. He rates it more of a D. Overall, we believe you can do better than Calvin
Klein. Next up are Cesare Attolini shirts, which retail around $695 to $750. Are they nine times
as good as a Calvin Klein shirt? Frankly, you can't really compare the two. Quarter-level, like
many Italian shirts, they have more handwork in them, and they're nice. They're B, B+. You can't
complain about that. They have stuff like handmade buttonholes, they use high-quality comms, they have
interesting collar shapes. So, overall, I consider them more highly than Brunello Cucinelli or Brioni,
but in my book, it's still overpriced. So, we rank them a C, even though the quality by itself is more
Charles Tyrwhitt shirts rank between a C plus and a D on our team, usually priced at $99 to $150.
Really, the unique selling point of this brand is that you get huge sales when you buy multiples
at certain times of the year. They have a very solid choice when it comes to dress shirts in
terms of patterns, colors, details, sleeve lengths. Overall, still a British shirt company, but a
more adventurous than, let's say, Bud shirt makers. Both Preston and Jack on our team give it a C,
Nathan rakes it more of a D+. Preston E. Howard probably built his wardrobe around his Charles
Tyrwhitt shirts, and you can see more about his take on the brand in this in-depth video.
Chavez dress shirts from Paris at the Place Vendome are certainly the place where rents
aren't cheap. They have a large custom department where you can get all sorts of shirts. They have
a huge range of fabrics, but for ready-to-wear, I think, you don't get the handwork that you see
in Italian shirts, yet, you still pay a very high price of at least $600. For that, you get a great
level of workmanship, nice color, nice interlinings, unusual fabrics, but it's still a ready-to-wear
shirt. Overall, for quality, I'd rate them a B+. Considering their price, I'd rate them more a C
to D. Next up are Drake's. They range from about $190 to $250, depending on the exchange rate.
Jack really likes their Oxford cloth button-down shirts, as well as their spread collar barrel
cuff shirts. Nathan also loves their Oxford cloth button-down ones, likes the hand, and prefers
them over the Brooks Brothers. These shirts are made in Somerset in England and not in the Far East,
so a higher price is more justified. They feature nice pattern matching and solid construction,
and sometimes, you can find them on sale, but they're a somewhat of a hot commodity,
so it's not that easy. Overall, their shirts are more on the casual side. Our team ranks them a
B. They'd love them even more if they were less expensive. Another British brand is Edward Sexton,
who himself is a tailoring legend. His shirts also have a very unique style. In price, they range
between $175 to about $350. If you want a classic vintage feel without looking costumey,
take a look at Edward Sexton. He has very large spearpoint-inspired collars, he has a tab collar,
he has a pinhole collar, and just a more unique style than what you typically find in regular
shirts. It's also quite tall, so if that's something that you like, this brand is for you. Overall, you
get six collar types in three fits, mostly cotton, but also some linen and silk options. We rated a
solid B for quality, considering the price, we're more in the C range. Emanuel Berg is a German
company that is pretty active in Europe. They have a made-to-measure section, but also a larger
ready-to-wear section. They're not for sale in the US and Canada at this point. Priced, they're
typically between 110 euros and 200 euros. They're definitely not shy of color and pattern, have some
interesting collar styles. It's a well-made shirt, somewhere in the B minus, maybe B to C range.
The British brand Emmett retails between $180 and $215. This company is much better at casual shirts
than standard dress shirts. So, if you're more into a relaxed tailored look, that brand might be
interesting for you. They don't have a large physical retail presence and their website is a
bit difficult to navigate, so keep that in mind. Overall, we ranked them a B to C. Eton shirts
typically range between $235 and $295. Sometimes, they're maybe even a little higher. I'd say,
quality-wise, they're definitely in the B, B minus range. Their fabrics are really nice, or B, maybe
B plus, but their price is quite high, so they're more like C, C minus. They offer a wide range of
shirts. They have lots of patterns. Their fabrics all have a nice hand. It's the best wrinkle-free
shirt on the market. It's the best feel. It's not so heavily chemically treated, and I think
they developed the fabric in collaboration with Aldo. I really like their standard sizes and their
contemporary fit because they have long arms. I typically go with a 15.5-36 or a 16-36, which is
about a 41 European size, but they fit rather long. With most brands, I can't get that. Also,
their interlinings are very nice. They're not cheap. They don't blister. They stand the test
of time. They're also longer in the body, the torso, which is important for me because I have a
long torso. I think they're priced so high because they target haberdasheries and they like a big
margin. If you can find them at a big discount, I think it's a decent shirt. If you want a full-fledged
review on Eton shirts, check out this video here. Everlane shirts are priced between like $65 and
$90. We'd rank them between a C- and a D+. The sizing is very slim, so if you go with them,
definitely size up. The garments also shrink quite a bit, so keep that in mind. They definitely have
an emphasis on eco-friendly production and minimalist style and kind of back-to-basics
attitude. Very plain, somewhat boxy cuts, mainly available in cotton. Now, Finamore shirts,
they range between 115 euros to 330 euros, depending on the fabric. I'd rank them a B+,
because they have some nice handmade details, a good cut, good interlinings, interesting fabric,
but I do it at a price point that is not completely out there. If it was just the quality,
I'd probably place it somewhere in the A to B range. With the price, they're more in the B
range segment. They have a nice amount of handwork, definitely more than Eton, but, you know,
compare with Borelli and Attolini. Overall, they have seven hand-sewn sections. Sometimes,
they can be a bit short in the sleeve, so definitely make sure to get the sleeve length
before you order, if that's a concern for you. Gitman Brothers is a nice option if you're looking
for a made-in-the-US shirt. Priced between $155 for most of their shirts and $215 for their
evening shirts. They have a classic oxford cloth button-down range. Personally, I think I prefer
the Mercer and Sons, which is also made in the US, over Gitman Brothers. Why? Well, the Gitman
Brothers collar doesn't have enough of an S-curve. It looks more like the classic Brooks Brothers
version than like the modern drakes, for example. They have a decent evening shirt collection,
so if you're looking for something in that department, definitely check out Gitman. In my book,
they're probably a C+, maybe a little more. If you consider the price and that they're made in the USA,
they're probably more in the B to C, maybe B- category. Packet shirts are priced between 85
pounds and 140 pounds. Even though Jeremy Hackett has his quintessential English style, the Hackett
brand today is owned by a Spanish conglomerate. Older Hackett shirts have held up nicely in recent years,
seem to be going a bit more fashion-forward. They're about on par with Charles Turid, but a little more
expensive. They have an emphasis on sustainably harvested materials and also more performance
fabrics in the lineup, which makes them more fashion-forward and less classic. If the shirts
were like Jeremy Hackett's style, they'd be awesome, but they're not. Haas and Curtis shirts range in
price between $95 and $145. Everyone on our team has tried them and they're pretty much kind of a
C brand, maybe C-. The funny thing about Haas and Curtis is, if you look at their patterns,
they look all a bit more casual, but the shirt itself feels like a classic dress shirt, right?
Like a stiffer interlining and they apply that same stiffer interlining to their more casual
fabrics, which, in an ideal world, I want a softer interlining with a casual shirt and a stiffer one
with a more formal dress shirt. Haas and Curtis doesn't get that right, in our opinion. They do
have three collar types, seven fits, and quite a bit of an option in terms of colors. They have a
clear desire to cater to a wide variety of men, so it's a bit like jack-of-all-trades, master of none.
Hawkins and Shepherd is an interesting shirt brand. Their stuff ranges between 80 and 100 pounds.
Unfortunately, we couldn't get their shirts in time to test them before this video, but we'll do
so in the future. They're a London-based company and they have an exceedingly wide range of options.
Nice collars, patterns, and style for day and evening. They also have a really wide selection
of pinhole collars, so if that's something you're looking for for a collar bar, definitely have a
look at their stuff. They also have tab collars, but since we really haven't tried them ourselves,
we can't rank them. Hugo Boss or Hugo Boss, as Americans might say, ranges between about
$150 to $300. Frankly, I rate them a soft F because they're pricey and not good at all. They're very
fashion-forward and it's not something I'd ever spend my own money on. I said as a German kid who
grew up in the same state as where Hugo Boss is originally from, they definitely focus on like
trim, trendy cuts, have a range of colors. If you like that, go for it. I think you can find much
better value elsewhere. IGN Joseph stands for Ignatius Joseph, who's originally from Sri Lanka
but now resides in Germany. His shirts used to be in Switzerland at a very high level.
Now, they're made in Italy. The shirts typically have a nice styling, uses very cool fabrics
and nice colors. In fact, my very first good dress shirt came from Ignatius Joseph and I bought it,
I think, in 2003 in Munich and I still have it to this day. Even though it has signs of wear,
I think it's a particularly nice shirt. He always had these unfused colors, which is something you
find more and more now from other brands, especially for casual shirts. It was always a
hallmark of a shirt that he had very early on when no other ready-to-wear brand was doing it.
They're hard to find online, typically more of a haberdashery brand, price around $225. I would say
it's a B shirt, there's not much handwork in there, buttons are not solid model of pearl,
but it's a modern cut shirt, not for your grandpa. J.Crew shirts run between like $69 and $100.
Their materials always feel thin, the cuts are thin. So, overall, it's more of a D candidate.
Not expensive but also not great. J.Press shirts come in around $135, so they're a little less
expensive than Drake's, for example, probably a bit better than Brooks Brothers. So, somewhere
like the B minus, B to C range. The classic American shirts still made in the U.S. and at
that price, actually really fairly priced. They have a typical Oxford glove, broadcloth, typical
end-on-end, and so forth, but it just comes in two fits, classic and trend. Kamakura shirts are
between $80 and $220. They have nice fits and good color options, but they're often out of stock.
Nathan also really likes their polo shirts, he ranks them at like a B. They offer four fits,
unique color options, and patterns. They have an impressive number of cottons, and they have a
focus on high quality, meaning their stitching is typically like 22 stitches per inch, which is
quite high. Now, Ketone shirts are around $630 to $1860. Now, Ketone also has an emphasis on
handmade shirts made in Italy. Their stuff is always expensive. The fabrics are always really
nice and soft for their suit jackets as well as for their shirts. For shirts, they definitely have more
of a smaller range and they're just priced to be in line with their jackets. I think, overall,
this is like a B-quality shirt, but with a price, again, we're at an F-level. I just wouldn't pay that.
You can pick them on discount, you're getting a good shirt, they probably have more of a strong
focus on like the casual end. L.L. Bean shirts are really cheap, they're between $30 and $65.
They're kind of workhorse shirts that are not special in any sartorial sense, but in terms of
longevity to price, they get an A. Are the fabrics anything decent? No, they're not. But, overall, I'd
say it's probably a C, C- kind of shirt. Personally, I wouldn't buy any of their dress shirts. Maybe, I'd
try some of their flannels. Ledbury shirts are typically between $100 and $200. They use the same
nice albini fabrics and other stuff that other made-to-measure shirt makers use. There's not
really anything special about them, per se. I'd rank them in between like a B- and a C.
Luciano Barbera shirts, around $200 to $400. They are made in Italy, they have a nice interlining,
interesting patterns on the shirts, but no real handwork, except maybe on the shoulder, where you
can see that they folded the sleeve nicely in there to get a little more room. Considering their price,
I'd rank them a C. Mercer & Sons is priced around $185. They make every single shirt to order. You
can mix, let's say, a size 16 collar with a size 15 and a half body. So, it's made for you. It's
really focused on oxo cloth button-down. They have a large range of different colors and stripes and
patterns. So, if you're looking for that kind of a shirt, I think they're very specialized in it.
It's a soft collar, it's a soft cuff, you just get plastic buttons, but it's a shirt with a nice
fabric that ages well. Overall, I would rank them a B to C for the rarity factor and made in the US.
I don't think the price is too high. Olymp is a German department store brand ranging in price
around 60 to 100 euros or the same in dollars. Frankly, when I grew up as a teenager, I had a
few Olymp shirts, sometimes with like, you know, non-iron coating. They're very plasticky. The style
is not very refined. So, today, I would definitely not buy Olymp shirts. Ranking D to F. Oswald
Boateng shirts go between £275 and £300, which is quite pricey, but he was always well known
for bold colors. The quality is nice, they're a very unique collar, but it almost seems like you
have to buy into the entire look for it to work well in an outfit. They're kind of sleek, modern, have
these like bold jewel tones, which is something that you have to like. Personally, I prefer more
of the pastel tones. They offer both day and evening shirts and use Swiss cottons, so you get a
good product at a high price. Overall, in my book, they're more of a D. If you like the bolder style,
they're probably more in the C range. Paul Celieri shirts retail between like $230 and $420.
A friend of mine always called Paul Celieri the clothing choice of pimps. So, I personally,
and no one on our team has any experience with it, so no ranking. Paul Frederick is an interesting
brand. Used to be really cheap shirts. I remember going to law school, a professor here would
recommend them to law students, get your formal work uniform shirt at a very low price, and they
even added your monogram on the shirt. I think now, they've changed a bit. They increased their
retail pricing and they changed their offering a bit. I think, in general, it's too flashy for a
classic taste. Every once in a while, you see something interesting like a traditional vintage
spear collar-inspired style. I got some Winchester shirts, for example, with an
orange stripe and a yellow stripe, which is not something you typically find ready to wear. Overall,
I'd say grade C to D. Peter Manning makes stuff for short men. No one on our team here is short
so far, so with no experience. Paul Smith shirts are priced between $250 and $300. I actually saw
the factory ones in Portugal, where shirts are made, and they're made there at a very high
standard. Good inner linings, great pattern matching, so you get a solid shirt with solid
fabrics. Paul Smith, of course, is a bit more fashion-forward, so if you like that,
you pay a little extra for that. They have a tailored fit. Overall, I rate them B to C
because they're on the higher end. Quality-wise, it's definitely a B shirt. Proper cloth,
Winchester price between $95 and $345. They're mainly a made-to-measure company, and they still
make every shirt one by one. So, they offer for you to buy ready-to-wear sizes, so you can get
your collar size, and your sleeve length, and whatever else, and then just make the shirt for
you. So, it takes as long as a made-to-measure shirt. So, I would always recommend you actually
get all your measurements. You probably get a better-fitting shirt. You just go with their
ready-to-wear brands. I've only ever had their made-to-measure offering, so it's hard to rank
their ready-to-wear offering. For made-to-measure, I would rank them in the B minus range. They're
pretty good value for what you get. Made in Asia. They have excellent customer service for their
cufflinks. I find their cufflink holes too small, so only about half of my cufflinks actually work
with the shirt. Something to keep in mind when you get a French cuff. Ralph Lauren, interesting brand.
Ralph Lauren shirts range from about $60 to about $700 for a purple label. They have those
oxford cloth button-down shirts with a pony. Nathan says he bought a bunch at the outlet and
they all sucked. I've had their purple label shirts. They were made in Italy. They have unusual fabrics
to pull bold fabrics. They are typically in a 16 size and a 35 length, even though they don't sell
the sleeve length separately, which is hard to figure out what works and what doesn't work for you.
They used to have this Keaton collar, which was this extreme cutaway, which they often made in a
Winchester shirt. They still sell this. I know there are other brands that offer it, too, but when I
think of Ralph Lauren purple label shirts, that's what I associate with. Workmanship is kind of a B minus,
I'd say. B, styling can make it or break it, but at the price level, I'd never buy new. You can find them
discounted on eBay and many other places. So, if you find something, go for it. A new retail price,
Ralph Lauren is always overpriced. Overall, I'd say shirts are not a strong suit of Ralph Lauren
and if you want to know what we would buy from them, check out this video. Reiss shirts or
Reese shirts are between $110 and about $200. They're very slim, very tight shirts. Sometimes,
they have nice cottons, but it's definitely more of a mass-manufactured shirt. They're sized in
extra small to extra large, so that typically tells you to be cautious. Overall, it's probably
a C to D shirt if you find something that fits you. Seidensticker is another German brand,
more like at the Olymp level, maybe a little more expensive at $70. 20 years ago, their non-iron
fabrics were awful. I never tried them again, so I don't know exactly where they're at, probably in
the B range, I would guess. Spearmacay shirts are $55 to about $68. Now, first and foremost,
Spearmacay is a value-driven brand and what you get in terms of detail and fabric for the money
is pretty good. The problem with them is fit, it's rather slim, so unless you have slim arms,
I wouldn't necessarily recommend them to you. I'd also stick with their button-down colors because
everything that is lined has this kind of collar curl, which doesn't look nice. With an extensive,
is it worth it for their shirts? So, check it out to see what we recommend and what we don't
recommend. In any case, customer service is terrible. So, overall, I give the shirt itself
maybe a B, maybe B- grade, but customer service is solid F. Stenstroms are $295,
they're another Swedish brand like Eaton, they're more well-known in Sweden, Eaton is more well-known
outside of Sweden. I would say they're very similar to Eaton and maybe Emmanuel Berg,
I've only seen them in person, I've never really worn them, so I won't give them a ranking.
Suitsupply shirts range between $100 and $140. Both Jack and Nathan really liked their shirt,
they were positively surprised by the attention to detail and their fabrics, as well as the range of
casual to dress shirt ranges. Overall, though, it's still a younger man's shirt. They really
cut away collars, they no longer point collars, and price-wise, they're probably at the top end
of where they should be. Overall, they run slim, just like their jackets, so definitely size up.
Thomas Pink is a shirt brand that is known for their pink gusset in their shirts. They range
in price between like 75 pounds and 225 pounds. Over the years, they've definitely undergone a
transition. Their old stuff was rather good in quality, their new stuff, under new ownership,
it's a bit hard to tell because we haven't tested anything anymore. They offer five fits, primarily
cutaway collars, and I think they used to be more of a B to C, harder to tell whether or not. Tino
Luna is about 45 to 60 pounds, so quite a bit less expensive than Thomas Pink. These shirts are quite
fashion-forward these days with small collars and very slim fits. They have a massive selection of
shirts with four fits and four collar types, that's it. Similar to Charles Thierry, they have numerous sales
and buyable offers, so that's what they're focusing on. Today, we'd rank it at B. Tom Ford shirts cost
between $595 and over a thousand dollars. I mean, they're made in Switzerland, which is a high GDP
country. If you look at their evening shirts, they actually have a tab to button in, so they have nice
detailing, Tom Ford has a nice taste level, the collars are typically big. I've seen them in person,
I've just never worn one or bought one because they're just so expensive. They also don't really
justify it with a nice hamburger or anything, you just buy the brand and the name. So, no ranking
from us. Turnbull & Asser, a famous British shirt maker with royal warrants and prices to boot.
About 350 bucks all the way up to a thousand dollars is a lot for a shirt. They're still handmade in
Gloucester, England. They have a typical flat English mother-of-pearl buttons, but it's a mainly
machine-sewn shirt, unlike the Italian shirts. They have traditional English collars with nice
interlinings and Jack really likes their look. The sleeves are also quite long, but all their
fabrics seem to be very prone to wrinkling and hard to iron. Overall, I think they're better
at traditional formal shirts than casual shirts. Personally, I never understood their love of the
three-button barrel cuff, but that's their thing. At the end of the day, I would rate them a B as quality,
but overall a D because they're just overpriced and a pain to iron. If you have to go to them,
they do get creative sometimes and have unusual fabrics and make cool stuff, but at that price
point, you can get that done bespoke for much less. Cuniclu shirts are just about $40 and I
wouldn't call them a true dress shirt. They're more of a fast fashion company. While some of their
polo shirts and stuff can be quite good, especially for the price, I wouldn't quite recommend these
shirts if you're in the market for dress shirts. Again, their sizing comes in extra, extra small
to extra, extra, extra large. When you see that, you always know that you have to compromise. That
being said, at this price point, if you compare it to other brands, I think Cuniclu is better than
others, but overall, I would still not recommend. I think their dress shirts are more in the D
territory. In American classic, man, Hewson shirts are between $45 and $70. If you go through the old
apparel arts magazines, I think the quality at the time was very different from what it is today.
Typically, they have hard trim mobility cuts, the fabrics don't feel nice, and the collars are nothing
special either. Often, they come in cotton blended with polyester and there's something you'd find at
Kohl's. Maybe you need a simple white shirt, it might do the job, but otherwise, it's in a D to F
territory. Zinnia shirts range in price from $445 to $890. I have no experience with it because of
high price point. Even if it was a perfect shirt in terms of quality, I probably wouldn't get it
any better than CRD just because of the price. Last but not least, we have 100 Hands, which is
priced between $290 and about $350. Now, first of all, they have two lines. They have the gold lines,
which contains about 34 hours of handwork, and then, they have the black line, which is around
16 hours of handwork. Both shirts have more handwork than pretty much any other shirt we
covered here on this list. The gold line is truly bonkers. I have two of their shirts. I've had them
for years. Every single stitch there is handmade. It's unbelievable. Is it necessarily better? I don't
know. I don't think so. I mean, the shirt has held up. I machine wash it and both of them are just
fine. Selection of fabrics on there is rather limited but what they offer is of good quality.
Also, their buttonholes for cufflinks and the French cuff are rather small. So, if you have
bigger cufflinks, that might be an issue. Otherwise, in terms of workmanship and quality, I'd say the
shirt is an A considering the price in like the A to B range. But, consider less expensive than
other brands and you get a much higher level of workmanship there. Alright, do you agree or disagree
with our ranking? Please share your brand's comments and rankings in the comments below
and let us know if we should do other ranking videos about other stuff. Thank you! In today's
outfit, I'm wearing a combination of two broken-up suits. The pants are from a navy suit and it's just
a navy blue hopsack. The top and the waistcoat are made in a nice flannel fabric. It's small
houndstooth and chocolate brown and off-white. The pants are part of a suit of a Fort Belvedere
prototype. The jacket and the vest are from Mike Taylor. My shirt is light blue with a pin collar
from Zinnes Kalki in Milan. My cufflinks are blue malachite and gold from Fort Belvedere.
So is my light blue linen pocket square and my tie. The collar bar is gold and you can also find
it in our shop with a ball end. And the blue delphinium is a little boutonniere that is made
in Germany out of silk. My socks are shadow stripes in navy and red and I'm pairing them
with mid-brown shoes in a suede. They're cap toe oxfords on a nice last by Yanko.
