Why do Japanese people like button-down shirts? They wear button-downs in the suit style they put on to work, and they also wear button-downs in casual occasions. TV presenters and commentators also wear button-down shirts with their suits. It is a truly strange culture.Button-down shirts originally originated as sports shirts. It should not be in the culture of formal wear. However, I think that is happening because Japanese editors and fashion people introduced wrong information about American culture in the 60s and 70s. (I should add that there was not much information at that time).
However, times are changing and it is a fact that the world is becoming more and more casual. That’s why the button-down shirt is currently the best shirt for you. (My hope is that you guys will preferably match it with a jacket instead of a suit. That way your style is more beautiful.) And that shirt is UNIQLO’s best-selling shirt… I mean the best-selling shirt in the world.
This period of rapid economic growth after World War II continued to increase the Japanese population, which coincided with the IVY fashion movement and may have been the reason why the Japanese love button-down shirts more than any other people in the world. Of course, Americans love button-downs too.
Tells the story of how John E. Brooks, the president of Brooks Brothers and the grandson of the founder, discovered the idea for the button-down collar while watching a polo match in England in 1896. He noticed that the players’ collars were button down to prevent them from flapping in the wind, and he brought the idea back to Brooks Brothers. The tailors at the company perfected the design, and in 1900, the button-down collar was introduced to America. The unique design immediately became popular, as it was softer and more comfortable than the rigid detachable collars of the previous century. It marked a departure from stuffy styles and sparked a fashion rebellion. Brooks Brothers recognized the appeal of the collar and marketed a version in white oxford cloth, which redefined men’s shirts and became a signature staple of American fashion in the twentieth century. It was worn by movie stars, artists, and politicians and became as iconic as denim jeans and aviator sunglasses.
John E brooks story in 1896 is probably true, but unfortunately this story is very wrong. Button-down collars were a common specification in British sports of the time (football, polo, cricket, etc.) for fast-moving sports and many photographs survive, so it is not certain that the button-down was developed for the sport of polo.But if Brooks Brothers had not created the button-down shirt, it would never have spread around the world. That’s how influential the post-war USA was in the world. Along with Coke, Levi’s and others.
Brooks Brothers | Made in America: North Carolina (Unfortunately, Brooks is not the owner of this factory. However, American products are still made in this factory.)
What’s great about UNIQLO’s The Oxford cloth button-down shirt?
How many OCBD shirts do you have? For some it might be Brooks Brothers or Polo Ralph Lauren. Or it could be the Individuated Shirts or Gitman that OEM made them. It could be a beautiful Italian shirt like Barba or Luigi Borrelli. There is not much made in the UK. However, the best-selling brand in the world is clearly Uniqlo. They are now moving their factories to Vietnam, but before that they were making them everywhere – in China and Cambodia. This is something even global brands like H&M, GAP and LEVI’S can’t compete with. Why are people so drawn to UNIQLO OCBD shirts? Here we try to find out the secret.
Product overview, from the UNIQLO website.(FEB.2023)
How many OCBD shirts do you have? For some it might be Brooks Brothers or Polo Ralph Lauren. Or it could be the Individuated Shirts or Gitman that OEM made them. It could be a beautiful Italian shirt like Barba or Luigi Borrelli. There is not much made in the UK. However, the best-selling brand in the world is clearly Uniqlo. They are now moving their factories to Vietnam, but before that they were making them everywhere – in China and Cambodia. This is something even global brands like H&M, GAP and LEVI’S can’t compete with. Why are people so drawn to UNIQLO OCBD shirts? Here we try to find out the secret.
How many OCBD shirts do you have? For some it might be Brooks Brothers or Polo Ralph Lauren. Or it could be the Individuated Shirts or Gitman that OEM made them. It could be a beautiful Italian shirt like Barba or Luigi Borrelli. There is not much made in the UK. However, the best-selling brand in the world is clearly Uniqlo. They are now moving their factories to Vietnam, but before that they were making them everywhere – in China and Cambodia. This is something even global brands like H&M, GAP and LEVI’S can’t compete with. Why are people so drawn to UNIQLO OCBD shirts? Here we try to find out the secret.
Collar designed with a wide collar angle of almost 120° when buttoned closed. The expression when the tie is closed is reminiscent of an English gentleman. The outside of the collar is cut in the shape of an ”S-Line” and the tip of the collar is designed to tuck inwards. This shape prevents the shirt collar from popping outwards when the jacket is worn over it, giving the impression that it is always tight.
Before I proceed, I must mention something unfortunate. It appears that only the Japanese refer to it as the ‘Turnbull Cut.’ It seems that Japanese writers have taken the liberty of giving it a name of their own, as is often the case. I have checked my vintage collections, and it turns out that Turnbull & Asser did not create the ‘Turnbull Cut’ in the 1960s. Instead, it is believed that this particular collar shape was developed more recently, with the ‘Classico Italia’ trend in the 1990s having a particularly strong influence on it. It’s possible that Italy was also influenced by the UK in reverse. However, it’s certain that the two countries were in close proximity during this period. It’s worth noting that the same collar shape can be found on wool blend shirts supplied to the British Army in the 1950s to 1960s, indicating that it’s not an exclusive T&A design.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
According to their explanation, ‘The collar has a gentle S-shaped line from the collar to the tip of the sword, preventing the collar from protruding from the lapel area of the jacket. The collar is designed to maintain its beautiful shape even when no tie is worn. It has a strong and thick core, which helps keep the collar looking crisp and gives a beautiful silhouette around the neck.’ Turnbull & Asser claims that this collar type was designed by them in the 1930s when they started making readymade shirts and has remained the basis of their range ever since. Although many Japanese fashion magazines describe it as such, it’s difficult to determine whether T&A is the original source, as fashion trends change over time.T&A’s 1920s WW1 advertising illustrations do feature a curved collar shape. However, it is also clear that other companies, like famous Arrow Shirt in usa , sold similar collar styles in usa 1910-20s.
This is one of those details that UNIQLO didn’t have in the past -GADGET(HEMMING GADGET) is a detail that was necessary for shirts that needed reinforcement up to around the 50s. Whether this is necessary with modern sewing technology is disputed (they didn’t use the gadget detail ), but we can feel the sense “attention to detail” in the design. However, the sewing on the reverse side is a little crude. I feel that this is not meant to be a reinforcement. We understand that it is important to look good, but it is debatable whether it is necessary for UNIQLO.
Buchanan was a frequent broadcaster on British radio, especially during the Second World War. Programmes included The Jack Buchanan Show and, in 1955, the hugely popular eight-part series Man About Town. On 12 June 1928, Buchanan participated in the first-ever transatlantic television broadcast. It was conducted by Scottish engineer John Logie Baird, an important figure in the technological development of television. At the time, the few television sets that existed had been custom-built by engineers and were not available for purchase by the general public in the United Kingdom or the United States.American television shows on which Buchanan appeared during the era of stores selling television sets included Max Liebman’s Spotlight in 1954 and The Ed Sullivan Show.
In a British tradition of actor-management, Buchanan frequently produced his own shows, many of which were premiered in the Alhambra Theatre, Glasgow. He was also heavily involved in the more commercial side of British show business. He was responsible, with partners, for the building and ownership of the Leicester Square Theatre, London, and the Imperial in Brighton. He also controlled the Garrick Theatre in the West End of London and the King’s Theatre in Hammersmith. Jack Buchanan Productions (in which his partners were J. Arthur Rank and Charles Woolf) owned Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. He had been at school with the pioneer of television John Logie Baird and with him co-owned Television Limited, which manufactured and rented televisions. Not all his business ventures were profitable, and at his death his estate was valued for probate (in 1958) at £24,489 (equivalent to £609,000 today).
It is important to note that if stage costume designers had not ordered colorful costumes from Turnbull & Asser, shirts would never have been produced in anything other than white or cream. It is possible that the “Peacock Revolution” of the 1960s would not have existed as well.