Eton Shirts: Ahead of the curve

Yet again, they have cunningly grasped their client’s appetite in this moment, this time producing a collection that pertains to the blurred lines between domestic and work life. The feeling is that people want to feel comfortable and appropriately dressed in the same outfit, both on- and off-duty. Not always an easy balance to strike, their shirts and T-shirts have been adroitly fine-tuned to be infallible garments whatever setting you find yourself in.

Cut from blue denim cotton TENCEL™ their relaxed-yet-smart button-down shirt is a good example of the firm refining the denim shirt to perform underneath a tailored jacket at work, or to be worn with jeans or chinos on the weekend. Adaptability is one of the great attributes of a well-cut button-down shirt, and this very much applies to their versions in dark red, brown and dark green.

Each season we see the venerable shirtmaker displaying fresher combinations of casual luxury. In a rich Filo di Scozia fabric their new long-sleeved popover shirt confirms this notion. With a classic sporty tipped collar, and knitted from a luxurious 2-ply long staple, double mercerized yarn, this jersey is a healthy soupçon of sporty, leisure élan and modern workwear elegance. When tucked into a pair of classic-cut pants, the finer attributes of a man’s physique is there for all to see. The off-white shade is a particular standout of this style.

Like the T-shirts from their high summer collection their latest versions are indicative of their desire to push the boundaries. In a rich, Italian-knitted interlock jersey, made with Filo di Scozia yarn, their crewneck T-shirts are butter-soft, lustrous and rich to touch. A world away from the generic T-shirts in poor fabrics, Eton's designs pack a serious punch in terms of quality. With a minimalistic aesthetic, they look slick underneath a tailored jacket, whilst retaining a superior drape to them when worn on their own with a pair of trousers.

Now for their legion of followers who prefer their coveted business shirts, you didn’t worry, their latest assortment consists of some very enterprising designs. In an innovative stretch fabric, their light brown and blue shirt with smart vertical stripes is a beautiful creation, that will enhance any jacket. Woven on the diagonal with premium core-spun elastane, silky lyocell and breathable cotton it is engineered for optimal stretch and comfort.

Eton continue to disrupt the established techniques of artisanal shirtmaking, but with a history spanning nearly a century, they certainly know what they’re doing. And their latest collection which perfectly reflects the moment it is a testament to their desire to make shirts in the way that you want.