For the love of shirtmaking - Alessandro Gherardi

Alessandro Gherardi knows a thing or two about shirtmaking. In fact, we'd go so far as to say he knows all there is to it, shirtmaking having been his profession for life. Gherardi has forged a career out of evolving and perfecting that most ubiquitous of menswear garments - the shirt - but elevating it in such a way that few other brands can ever hope to achieve. In the course of his journey, he has also created a company that cherishes it employees, instilling in them the heritage and honour of the bespoke tradition, guaranteeing that the Gherardi name will long be associated with luxury and innovation. The Italian has produced shirts for the leading fashion brands in the world, but it's his own label that gets us excited. Take the classic white shirt, for example. Simple in theory, but to perfect all of the nuances of cut and fabric takes a mastery developed over years. Gherardi's white shirts are a joy to wear, at once elegant and comfortable. The classic model with back darts, mother-of-pearl buttons and a subtle cutaway collar is a fantastic choice for everyday business attire, while a semi-Italian collar with French cuffs is a considered option for more a more formal evening event. Light blue business shirting is also handsomely catered for in the guise of a blue cotton poplin shirt produced at Milan's historic Larusmiani mill. It is a regular cut with mother-of-pearl buttons and a small semi-spread, Italian-style collar that will provide the perfect canvas for your tie options. The same style of shirt also comes in a vibrant blue pinstripe to change things up from Monday to Friday.