Over the years the button down shirt has become much more versatile. No longer reserved just for suits, it has become a staple of every man’s wardrobe. Like any other piece of clothing, not all button downs are created equal. Sure, you can spend $50 bucks and get yourself a decent shirt but if you’re thinking of shelling out a few more dollars to get the best of the best then make sure you spend that money buying a Thomas Pink shirt. Started in 1984 in London by James, Peter, and John Mullen the luxury clothing brand has been churning out some of the best shirts money can buy for 30 years. Here’s the deal with Thomas Pink shirts, every shirt is made in London’s Jermyn Street tradition which is the British shirt making capital of the world. For those of you that haven’t dealt with luxury button down shirts Jermyn Street is to shirts what Nike headquarters is to sneakers. We’re talking the best of the absolute best, from the finest quality two fold cotton, to the time that is taken to make sure that the cut of the shirt is perfect. These things aren’t getting pumped out on an assembly line. As far as how this shirt feels, it’s something that needs to be experienced. It will feel like you just put on a shirt that was made by angels out of clouds. As far as how you look goes, this is one of those situations where you’ll finally understand the old adage, “you get what you pay for.” The cut will complement your body type and make you look better than you thought you could. If you’re wearing a Thomas Pink in a nightclub full of guys in button down shirts, you will definitely stand out from the crowd. It’ll give you that smooth rich guy look and while the price is high it’s worth every penny. You don’t actually need to be rich, just budget for a couple of these bad boys and I guarantee you won’t regret it.
Article By: Jon DaBove
