Made-to-measure shirts of French tradition

Customizing

Drawing on his experience and thanks to attentive listening, Daniel Lévy accompanies his clients through the personalization stage. Choice of collar, type of cuffs and style of cut are the three elements of shirt customization. They will adapt to the customer’s wishes and to the occasion on which his shirt will be worn. English style, Italian style, vintage inspiration, classic or modern, Daniel Lévy accompanies his clients as closely as possible to their personality, without derogating from respect for elegance.

French, Italian, English or Mao collar? 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. Regarding the cuffs, the choice will be between buttoned cuffs or French cuffs (with cufflinks).

Finally, the last element of personalization, the cut of the shirt is determined according to the morphology and the clothing style of the customer.

“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”.

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.

After the measurements are taken, the fitting on canvas takes place. This second appointment allows for the final adjustments to be made. These two steps are only done for the first shirt making. The measurements and the fabric are then preciously preserved and serve as a basis for the orders to come.

“The accuracy of the measurements is the guarantee of a perfectly fitting shirt and the result of over 20 years of experience.“

Manufacturing quality

The quality and the care taken in the making of a shirt are part of the distinctive elements of the design of a bespoke shirt. Daniel Lévy works with the best workshops, concerned with valorizing and preserving the French know-how.

A high level of requirement is brought at the stage of shaping: the connection of the patterns, the smoothness of the hems, the attention given to the finishing touches. These are all discreet but distinctive signs of a bespoke shirt.

“Each shirt is made entirely in France, according to our own specifications, and is controlled manually by a qualified shirtmaker.”

Fine cloth

The durability of a fabric, its intrinsic properties, its titration and its origin are determining criteria. Daniel Lévy sources exclusively from houses renowned for their excellence, such as the Anglo-Saxon Thomas Mason, Carlo Riva David & John Anderson, the Italian S.I.C.T.E.S.S, the Swiss Alumo… Holders of age-old traditions, they are recognized worldwide for the quality of their raw materials. The tradition of know-how coexists with the permanent renewal of the collections. The cottons come from Egypt and America and the linen is cultivated essentially in France.

The decisive step of choosing the fabric 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.”