Men’s shirts: adopt modern collars for this winter

You may have a small collection of shirts that you want to wear men’s shirts… But have you ever been tempted by an original and different collar ? The collar of a shirt is a detail that has all its importance. And for good reason, it brings character to this timeless garment. French brand The Nines brings an elegant, modern and interesting twist to their creations. Among their range of clothing and accessories, their collared shirts, both classic and original, are making their way to the forefront of masculine elegance.

But the rising stars of this winter are without a doubt the shirts with modern collars: officer collar, Mao collar or reverse collar … Here is the ultimate guide to dress up during the holiday season, or find a gift idea worthy of the great lovers of beautiful shirts.

The shirt with collar

A severe name but a rather casual style: it is quite the spirit of the shirt with officer collar. Of military origin, this simple collar stand, without flap is composed of two pieces of fabric that close with a small button. Prefer real mother-of-pearl buttons for a gain of authenticity and a better solidity. Although the collar makes a big difference in the shape of the shirt, this shirt will lean towards the “very casual” side if you choose it with a fabric that is also casual: denim, chambray or even flannel.

This minimalist collar The collar shirt is more than enough for itself and can be worn without any accessories, so as not to hide the collar button that makes its charm. So it’s not the ideal shirt to wear with your new bow tie or your nice new tie ! Its relaxed yet refined look can be worn with a suit jacket to reveal its chic spirit, or with a chino or jeans to accentuate its casual look.

The Mao collar shirt

If you’re wearing this shirt slightly open at the top, you’ve got it right ! The Mao collar shirt seems to have never aged, and can be mixed with casual clothes as well as with sophisticated ones. It allows you to play the balance and weigh on the scale by adding either a causal and modern side, or a sober and elegant side without doing too much.

Why such a name ? This shirt comes straight from Asia and was made popular by Mao Zedong who wore it very often during his public appearances. One thing leading to another, the Mao collar shirt managed to conquer the hearts and wardrobes of the French thanks to the great designer Pierre Cardin, who reinvented this collar for men’s shirts.

Original and modern, the Mao collar shirt You may have a small collection of shirts that can be reinvented in stripes, plain, winter or summer material. It ranks high among comfortable shirts thanks to its slightly open collar, which does not hinder movement. Between controlled casualness and sobriety, this shirt will be the perfect compromise.

The shirt with inverted collar

With its flap folded on itself, turned inward, this collar of Indian origin is also worn without any accessory to not “hide” its exotic shape. Among the modern collars which include the shirt with an officer collar and Mao collar, the inverted collar shirt is considered the most refined. It is therefore quite possible to match it with suit pants or more elegant !

The Nines inverted collar shirt is made of a light blue striped fabric, which gives it a very interesting character. The micro-patterns are also known to bring a touch of refinement in addition: it is the ideal shirt to dress in an elegant way on the evening of the New Year.

The inverted collar shirt usually has no visible buttons: it is then called a shirt with hidden throat. This subtlety definitely makes this shirt one of the most stylish !

Designed in Paris and manufactured in Europe by traditional workshops, The Nines shirts are also made from fabrics from internationally renowned weavers. Thanks to a short circuit, without really any intermediary, the brand beats the records by posting all their shirts at the fixed price of 69€ ! At a price as fair as this one, there’s sure to be something to spoil your loved ones or treat yourself without hesitation.