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jasoncala... jasoncala...
 
M$3 December 20, 2008 11:06 PM

Who makes the best white dress shirt for men on the planet?

Sharp looking, crisp, clean, longest lasting white dress shirt on the planet for business or weekend casual: Gucci? Prada? Armani? Zegna? Hickey Freeman?

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ppalmer21 ppalmer21
 
 December 20, 2008 11:37 PM
I recommend an authentic Guayabera. These linen shirts are acceptable as casual wear AND in white are considered the most formal wear for a man in many cultures.

I am most fond of those from Panama because the material is exquisite. (Panabrisa is the brand.)

Here is a link to a number of guataberas:
http://shop.laepocamiami.com/browse.cfm/2,3.html
Panabrisa is also listed. Expect to pay $85-$100.



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pescina pescina
 
December 20, 2008 11:43 PM
Hey! Why not a bulletproof guayabera instead?

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ppalmer21 ppalmer21
 
December 20, 2008 11:50 PM
Great idea. Congrats on the green belt @pescina. Have you slept at all?

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ppalmer21 ppalmer21
 
December 20, 2008 11:58 PM
I slept 12 to celebrate!

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pescina pescina
 
December 20, 2008 11:58 PM
Thanks. I slept 8 hours in a row to celebrate.

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thedoug thedoug
 
December 20, 2008 11:15 PM
Just personal opinion but www.listerouge-paris.com for any style of shirt. Complete control over the process, and they're not happy until you are. Maybe not so casual, but definitely a service to love.

Not looking for the $ just saw the tweet and thought I'd pass my answer on.

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rabbirepor... rabbirepor...
 
December 20, 2008 11:16 PM
For the money, it's easily Brooks Brothers. Their non-iron shirts are well made, classy, classic AND don't need to be ironed. 100% cotton and non-iron? Brilliant. I own several, both barrel and french cuffs.
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Personal experience.


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redbeard redbeard
 
December 20, 2008 11:17 PM
Armani or Prada, I have a few from Gucci and they dont tend to last that long, although they fit nicely I dont prefer the length of the actual shirt though. being as I have a long torso... I prefer Sean Johns cause of the length. They are crisp and nicely fitted. These could go for a weekend out with the wife/girlfriend... or a weekend getaway to the beach.

hope this helped!

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ginerc ginerc
 
December 20, 2008 11:18 PM
I personally am a very big fan of Brooks Brothers Non-Iron shirts. They are the only shirts I've ever had that actually do not need to be ironed, ever!

You can wash them with your regular laundry and they never lose the creases in the sleeves, and they never have any wrinkles.

They are reasonably priced too, or at least on par with the shirts you mentioned. You can always find them 3 for $199, and if you wait you can usually find an additional 25% off. (That brings them down to $50 each)

If you'd like nicer shirts, look at the Brooks Brothers "Luxury Line." I only have one of them but I really like it, nicer fabric, and really cool buttons. (They run $100-$200 each, again wait until there's a big sale and you can get a good deal.)
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http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Se...

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Se...


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bt bt
 
December 20, 2008 11:18 PM
Turnbull and Asser, Charvet or Stefano Ricci

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pdxnwwoman pdxnwwoman
 
December 20, 2008 11:18 PM
Thomas Pink - http://www.thomaspink.com/fcp/categorylist/men/Shirts?filterNameAlias=style&addFilter=STYLE&filterValue=classic

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lynemma lynemma
 
December 20, 2008 11:19 PM
I would need to say Turnbull and Asser. They have impeccable dress shirts. The last source is a helpful guide for buying dress shirts online.

GQ has a phenomenal test kitchen for men's fashion.

Source(s):
PRODUCT: http://www.turnbullandasser.com/
REVIEW: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/product_guide_100/119_fashion_product.html
BEST SHIRTS:
http://men.style.com/gq/features/landing?id=content_5715
HOW TO BUY SHIRTS ONLINE:
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_250/254_fashion_advice.html


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pescina pescina
 
December 20, 2008 11:21 PM
The Colombian designer Miguel Caballero. Not only he makes classy clothes (including shirts). They are also bulletproof, so they last long and YOU last longer too. Presidents and very rich people are among his costumers. See the catalog here and get them shipped directly to you:

http://www.specialops.es/UserFiles/File/TARIFA%20MIGUEL%20CABALLERO.pdf

Source(s):
http://www.specialops.es/antibala-miguel-caballero-p-1212.html
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=AQbN9GMK-s0


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pescina pescina
 
December 20, 2008 11:25 PM
Go for the "Gold line". You wouldn't imagine they are bulletproof AND they are custom made, of course.

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jasoncalac... jasoncalac...
 
December 20, 2008 11:26 PM
OMG that's insane!

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lynemma lynemma
 
December 20, 2008 11:27 PM
Holy heck! Wow. Do you need a bulletproof dress shirt Jason? Don't be swayed, choose my Bond-centric answer.

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offthedome offthedome
 
December 20, 2008 11:28 PM
OK that's just insane. I'm not doubting that his clothes actually protects from bullets. But I'm doubting a little bit that that gun had a real bullet in it, based on the shape of the room and their location in it.

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pescina pescina
 
December 20, 2008 11:34 PM - New Source
More links:

http://www.lanacion.cl/prontus_noticias/site/artic/20060120/pags/20060120183754.html
http://www.belt.es/noticias/2005/mayo/10/armani.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3756738.stm

Mostly he sells jackets, but I know he also makes shirts because there was a national security problem here in Mexico when someone leaked information about the president getting a large amount of shirts.
If you check out the catalog there's an old man modeling a short sleeved shirt called "guayabera", common in the South of Mexico, Cuba and other Latin American countries with tropical weather (like Colombia).
Did you see the other videos, @offthedome?

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jonwfr jonwfr
 
December 22, 2008 04:35 PM
that video's so fake. the guy getting shot doesn't even flinch. i dont care if the shirt is bullet proof. you'd still feel the impact and at least sway around, if not fall right over, especially from that close range. way to prove that shirt's ability to combat noise and smoke

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pescina pescina
 
December 22, 2008 08:25 PM
No. I don't think it's fake. They just cut the real end, when they shot guy begins swearing and all that. Being bulletproof doesn't mean bullets don't harm you. I bet you end up with a bruise the size of plate, but still survive. If you don't trust the video read this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3756738.stm

I'm really amazed of people being amazed because of Caballero's clothes. If you read political Latin American news all the time, there's nothing amazing about it. I would agree if you said that the catalog is awful for a designer who sells clothes to some of the richest people on Earth, but I think it's outdated and also Caballero works only if you call him or visit his boutiques.

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dchest dchest
 
December 20, 2008 11:22 PM
"Best" is undefined. Here's my algorithm: go to a shop, get a few shirts, fit them on, and find the most comfortable and the best looking one.

As for quality, it doesn't matter: you can buy 10 cheap ones, or 1 expensive. I prefer inexpensive because I hate to wash them :-)

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cyrusrua cyrusrua
 
December 20, 2008 11:22 PM
I have a great love of the Brooks Brother's line. They have a few different fit options depending on your frame, but here's a link to get you started: http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=665&Product_Id=1384096&Parent_Id=662&default_color=White

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dmaddox dmaddox
 
December 20, 2008 11:23 PM
Land's End. Excellent value.
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Personal experience


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tracebooks tracebooks
 
December 21, 2008 02:33 AM
Yes, Lands' End! They look just as good as the expensive ones, but sell for a fraction of the price.

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djwhelan djwhelan
 
December 20, 2008 11:24 PM
You can never go wrong with Armani, but I think Thomas Pink is a better shirt for the money. And a sleeper could be the J.W. Nordstrom high-end house brand. They look great and wear incredibly well.

I second the mention of GQ as the America's Test Kitchen for men's clothing. They give excellent advice.

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offthedome offthedome
 
December 20, 2008 11:24 PM
This is based on personal experience, not sources, but:

Longest lasting: I've had good experiences with Gucci, and everyone I know likes Gucci. Even my students (at a fashion high school) wear it. I've heard bad things about Prada from a lot of my students, but I've never worn it myself. I've actually heard bad things about Armani, but haven't had a bad experience with it.

Looks: Crisp and clean like you said: Gucci is pretty good. I really do like Armani, despite what my students say, though the shirts can look pretty ordinary. Prada looks feminine to me.

I've never even heard of Zegna and Hickey Freeman, so I can't help you with those. But Gucci is my final answer, no life line needed.

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trevorcarp... trevorcarp...
 
December 20, 2008 11:32 PM
Other than a nice bespoke shirt, Brooks Brothers rules them all.

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heking heking
 
December 20, 2008 11:38 PM
I can't add much to the previous comments, but have to endorse the Brooks Brother's no-iron line. It's practically all that I wear now. They're extremely comfortable, fit great and don't loose their fresh look.

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tforce13 tforce13
 
December 20, 2008 11:47 PM
Joseph & Feiss period.
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menswearhouse.com


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sabbyc sabbyc
 
December 20, 2008 11:49 PM
On a man I prefer Armani, as I also prefer the way their suits wear/look on the body. I actually have been pretty happy with Hugo Boss dress shirts. They look great on and wear well. Since money is not an option just go to Neiman Marcus or Barneys and tell them so and explain what you are looking for. Usually, that does the trick.

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robertlint... robertlint...
 
December 21, 2008 12:03 AM
Ike Behar, hands down. Quilted collar, unbelievable stitching, superb fabric quality. Take a crowbar to your wallet and put down the $150. You won't regret it.
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cre8ive cre8ive
 
December 21, 2008 12:14 AM
Still, "Paul Stuart"
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http://nymag.com/bestofny/shopping/2006/mensdressshirts/


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ospirin ospirin
 
December 21, 2008 12:19 AM
Good shirts are tailored. Period. If you want a shirt to go along with a power suit, pre-cut or pre-fab will not cut it. Sons of loyalty and blue-blood only accept shirts out of Savile Row (Westminster, England). I tend to favor tailor over pedigree, here is some famous Tailors

Anto (C.A) // 2 fittings // 3 weeks
Battistoni (England) // 1 fittings
Borrelli (N.Y) // 2 fittings
Charvet (England) // 2 fittings
New & Lingwood (England) // 1 fittings
Seize sur Vingt (N.Y) // 2 fittings
Turbull & Asser (N.Y) // 2 fittings
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Parsons School of Design, follow designers


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tracebooks tracebooks
 
December 21, 2008 02:36 AM
I was going to suggest this, too.

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hallson hallson
 
December 21, 2008 12:23 AM
Only one... Luigi Borrelli. Nothing compares
http://www.luigiborrelli.com/

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montereyki... montereyki...
 
December 21, 2008 12:54 AM
Okay, I'm going outside the box here. I know, I know...everyone and there mother is going to throw big names at you...Prada, Gucci, Armani, blah blah blah.

My question to you is what is the "best" feature you are looking for? Honestly, I find the dress shirts from "Express" to be the best fit, most fashionable (without 'trying' to look fashionable), and most comfortable. They stay bright, vibrant, and unwrinkled.

They are almost slightly stretchy which make the fit and lay very nice.

http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1&parentCategoryId=1&categoryId=49&subCategoryId=50
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http://www.express.com


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colttrickl... colttrickl...
 
December 21, 2008 01:04 AM
The best fit more me of the shelf (i.e. not tailored because that would be the best) is the 1MX collection from Express Men. It is a good price an a good fit for me. It really depends on the body type. That bullet proof shirt is ridiculous.
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http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1&parentCategoryId...


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tsmillersd tsmillersd
 
December 21, 2008 01:06 AM
US Polo in Shanghai. There's nothing like a custom made (bespoke for you Brits) shirt made by a master craftsman (perfectionist) of the material you pick yourself.

It's worth the trip.

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bharritt bharritt
 
December 21, 2008 01:34 AM
Jos. A Bank!! For the best price and quality...I think that Jos. A. Bank makes the one of the best shirts out there. Plus their Travelers Collection shirt is wrinkle free and still feels amazing.
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http://www.josbank.com/HomePage.process


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bcolwin bcolwin
 
December 21, 2008 02:19 AM
My preference fore dress shirts is Joseph Aboud, in terms of cut, style and fabric. However, I haven't really been too happy the way they wear. But that may be because they're usually softer fabrics.

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tracebooks tracebooks
 
December 21, 2008 02:36 AM
Got money to blow? Knock on any door in Saville Row.

Don't have it? Go to Lands' End.

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mtwhite mtwhite
 
December 21, 2008 03:28 AM
Brooks Brothers gets my vote also. The tailoring and construction are impeccable and they hold up to repeated trips to even the harshest dry cleaning shops. The style and patterns are varied enough to compliment any wardrobe.
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fpburdette fpburdette
 
December 21, 2008 04:01 AM
Actually, if find the Men's Warehouse brand 'Joseph & Feiss', No-Iron, for around $49.99 is a great deal. Available in plain and french cuff and the french blue version is nice, too. Enjoy!

Regards,
Frank
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http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408...


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thatdwayne thatdwayne
 
December 21, 2008 04:54 AM
Brooks Brothers or Nordstrom - both of these companies' no-iron lines are excellent.

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romuo romuo
 
December 21, 2008 07:12 AM
well - obviously to each his own.. but feel free to check out yoox.
http://www1.yoox.com/searchresult/c/cat_38/ene_color/4294967245/ipp/10/gender/U/toll/A/tskay/3FD17CD7/dept/men
i changed the color to white only ;) - i havent had much expererience wearing the fancy shirts but i did like my cerruti *dont think they make em anymore*

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s7acker s7acker
 
December 21, 2008 10:58 AM
My wife's Grandfather, James Mackenzie Nairn, was a Master Tailor that taught most of the pattern cutters and tailors working in London's Savile Row from the early 1950s to early 1980s. As you could probably imagine, he was an impeccably dressed man (I never saw him wear anything other than a shirt and tie, even around his own home) and he only ever wore shirts made by two London shirtmakers:

T.M. Lewin http://www.tmlewin.co.uk/

and

Charles Tyrwhitt http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/
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Personal advice from a Savile Row Master Tailor (sadly, no longer around)


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dhagan dhagan
 
December 22, 2008 10:14 PM
The wrinkle free shirt from Eddie Baur periiod. PS I can buy any price shirt I want.

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k3vin187 k3vin187
 
December 23, 2008 05:12 PM
I would have to go with the Jcrew Oxford for casual. I like versatile shirts but I don't think business and casual can be done with the same dress shirt properly


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