Shirt collar styles

What collar styles or collar types are there for shirts? We present them with image, description and link to the corresponding shop category:

Kent collar The Kent collar is quite simply the epitome of today’s shirt collar. With its more or less widely spread collar points, it suits a business suit just as well as casual wear. A Kent collar can also be shaped blunt, angular or pointed. Therefore, Kent does not refer to one specific collar, but rather to a variation of similar collar styles. A current addition is the New Kent collar. Thanks to its combination of shark collar and pointed Kent collar points, many customers have already discovered it for themselves. Fashionable and classic at the same time. Worn with a suit, under a sweater or on its own. With the (New) Kent collar, you are always making the right choice. Reinforced with collar stays, it also sits perfectly. Shirts with Kent collar

Button-down collar A classic in both the business and casual sectors is the button-down collar. Whether you combine it with or without a tie, the button-down collar is an all-rounder that, with its buttoned collar points, also looks exceptionally good in combination with fashionable / sporty blazers. In addition, button-down collars in their various versions allow for thinner as well as thicker ties and, beyond that, different tie knots. From narrow to wider knots. Depending on the cut of the collar points and the placement of the buttons. Or, in short, depending on the man’s mood and preference. Shirts with button-down collar

Shark collar The shark collar which is very popular with fashion-conscious men, is also known as a shark collar or Shark collar Shirts with shark collar

Tab collar The tab collar is especially suitable for the business sector. Thanks to its specially attached tabs on the collar points, the tie knot is shown off to best advantage. Even if the jacket is taken off during meetings in summer, the professional appearance is emphasized by the tab collar. That is why it is no surprise that a tab collar is referred to as a pure tie shirt. It is especially suitable for narrower tie knots. A shirt that should never be worn without a tie. After all, it ultimately stands for their perfect fit. Even if fastening the tabs requires a little finger dexterity - in the end, the tab collar ensures a perfect appearance for its wearer. Shirts with tab collar

Wing collar What is so revealingly called father killer is nothing other than the tailcoat collar for tuxedo shirts / gala shirts, which is based on a stand-up collar and is worn with a bow tie. However, newly interpreted. Unlike around 100 years ago, when gentlemen had to show posture in their evening shirts with the high stand-up collar styles. That, by the way, is also where the name comes from. Today, this collar style, with its hints of a stand-up collar, stands for a tuxedo shirt, often with an elegantly concealed button placket, which is worn underneath with a bow tie or ribbon tie, or under a tailcoat for very special occasions. During the day, it stands for a fashionable shirt with a turn-down collar. It is worn with a narrowly tied tie knot. Regardless of day or evening, a gentleman in a tuxedo shirt always looks elegant anyway. Shirts with wing collar

Contrast collar For gentlemen who prefer something a little more extravagant, the Contrast collar the right choice. In the 1920s, it was even a must. Today, the white collar on a patterned or differently colored shirt stands for the fashion awareness of its wearer. Especially under dark suits, it looks very good with a matching pocket square. Elegant as well as unusual cufflinks subtly but harmoniously complete the collar and shirt for the wearer. Shirts with contrast collar

hidden button-down collar A rather rare variant, however, is the hidden button-down, also called under button-down. With this style, the buttons are fastened out of sight on the underside of the collar. A collar that is suitable for men who prefer button-down shirts but do not want the buttons to be visible on the outside of the shirt collar.

Stand-up collar / without collar The stand-up collar is a shirt collar that is worn standing up around the neck Shirts with stand-up collar

Eton collar Slightly more spread than a Kent collar, but not as wide as a cutaway collar, the Eton collar can be worn with a tie or without one. The collar usually features subtle decorative stitching that underlines the fashionable, high-quality impression of a shirt with an Eton collar.

Bristol collar The Bristol collar extends further downward than the aforementioned collars. Its elongated collar points create a lengthening effect on the overall appearance. In addition, it is especially well suited for ties made of somewhat firmer fabrics. Thanks to its construction, the collar points still stay down and contribute to an excellent interplay between a thicker tie and the collar. The tie knot should not be too short in order to achieve its optimal effect.

French cuff Today, the modern shirt is generally equipped with a sport cuff. The cuff has 2 buttons and is therefore adjustable in width. The formerly common French cuff is currently experiencing a renaissance. Worn with beautiful cufflinks, it is a sign of refined clothing culture. Shirts with French cuffs