Grove & Co is a new menswear company, founded by two friends, Tristan and Ben, and based in London and Bristol. They sell shirts which were initially designed by Tristan's sister, Joss, a designer and pattern-maker and which are entirely British-made to give them greater control over quality and production.
They sent me one of their wool/mix shirts to try (above). Fit, construction and cloth are of the highest quality. The rounded button-down collar gives it a bit of a stylish twist and the tweedy look to the look is attractive and slightly different. Although a wool mix, the cloth is soft and can be worn without a vest. The fit is what I'd describe as tailored, not roomy but certainly not too slim. If you want a big roomy overshirt, try a larger size.
Grove & Co have three new shirts being released soon spring/summer (pictured below). I love the textured and slightly military look to the cloth. I've no doubt they'll sell well. Prices are between £105 and £120. I have no hesitation in highly recommending these beautiful British-made shirts.
See Grove & Co for more information and to buy. Grove & Co offer a 10% discount to blog readers; quote GREYFOX10 at checkout.
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| From top left, clockwise: striped button-down cotton, camel 'hex weave' heavy overshirt, navy drill heavy overshirt |
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You're an inspiration for many of us on THIS side of the pond, as well. Would love it if, in recommending this or that fashion item, you could include a comment on whether it's available in the US market. Thanks much!
ReplyDeleteNot a big fan of the British take on button down collars. The collar is almost always cut too short - in some cases laughably so - and lacks the lovely roll you find in traditional preppy button downs
ReplyDeleteThank you David - most brands ship to the US and the best thing to do is follow the link and check with them direct.
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