This shirt with large white and blue stripes is made in a soft poplin and with a large French collar.
This is a classic shirt that will brighten up any closet!
Author: Daniel Levy
Monsieur magazine 2022 October
To read in the new Monsieur Magazine of October / November 2022!
A great showcase of know-how.
At the sources of guayabera, the cuban shirt par excellence
Here is a shirt that evokes Cuba, the Buena Vista Social Club, the swirls of Havana cigars and the daiquiris that Ernest Hemingway drank at the Floridita bar in Old Havana. The famous guayabera worn by Cubans and more generally by Caribbeans and South Americans is ideal in case of hot weather. Light and fresh, it offers a touch of timeless elegance while being an authentic garment!
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Customizing
Drawing on his experience and thanks to attentive listening, Daniel Lévy accompanies his clients through the personalization stage.
The type of collar will be determined during this step, depending on the accessorization of the shirt (worn with or without a tie) as well as its degree of flexibility or rigidity…
“The shirt makes the man. The design of a made-to-measure shirt is the moment when one of the facets of our client’s personality is embodied”.
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Taking measurements
Among the many steps involved in designing a shirt, taking measurements is essential.
Discretion, attentive listening and respect for the personality of his client, precision and speed in taking measurements, this is how Daniel Lévy sees the components of his profession as a shirtmaker.
“The accuracy of the measurements is the guarantee of a perfectly adapted shirt and the result of more than 20 years of experience.“
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Manufacturing quality
The quality and the care taken in the making of a shirt are among the distinctive elements of the design of a bespoke shirt.
Daniel Lévy works with the best workshops, anxious to promote and preserve French know-how.
“Each shirt is made entirely in France, according to our own specifications, and is manually checked by a qualified shirtmaker.”
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Fine cloth
The decisive step of choosing the cloth is accompanied by Daniel Lévy’s precious advice.
Cotton, linen or silk? Plain or patterned fabric? Daniel Lévy presents the different fabrics available and guides his client to obtain the fabric that suits his tastes, his personality and the type of finish desired.
“We only work with very high quality materials: English and Italian fabrics, high quality thread and mother of pearl buttons.”
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