Made-to-measure mandarin collar shirts
No collar points, no tie, no sizes. The mandarin collar shirt, sewn in Italy to your measurements, in the fabric you choose.
- Mandarin CollarOur mandarin collar: a low band fastened with a single button.
- Any fabricLinen, poplin, Oxford: the mandarin collar works with all of them.
- A collar that doesn’t pinchThe band is sewn to the measurement of your neck.
- Fit guaranteedIf it doesn’t fit, within 30 days we’ll alter it or, if that’s not possible, remake it free of charge.
What is a mandarin collar
Also known as Mao, grandad, guru or “collarless”
A mandarin collar shirt has no collar points: all that remains is the band, a strip of fabric a few centimetres high that wraps around the neck. It is a collarless shirt with a pared-back style, born far from the tie and all the freer for it.
Precisely because the collar is so visible, the measurement matters more than on any other shirt: a band that is too loose sags, one that is too tight leaves a mark. Made to measure, it closes just right, with a finger’s width of ease.
Recommended fabrics
Which fabric for a mandarin collar
Choose the fabric: in the configurator, select the Mandarin collar and your shirt becomes a mandarin collar shirt.
SummerLino Bianco
€ 99The quintessential mandarin collar: summer, holidays, a ceremony by the sea.
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Popeline Bianco
€ 89Smooth and compact: the elegant version, perfect under a jacket.
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Oxford Bianco
€ 89More substantial and casual, it looks good even well worn.
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Lino Blu Oltremare
Bold colour, to wear untucked.
Configure →How to wear it
Mandarin collar with a jacket, on its own, under a jumper
- With a jacketButtoned to the top under an unstructured blazer: clean, modern, no tie needed.
- With a suit, even at a weddingIn white or light blue, with a navy or grey suit. Choose a smooth fabric such as poplin.
- On its own, in summerIn linen, top button undone, sleeves rolled up.
- Under a jumperThe band just peeks out from the crew neck: no points folding over.
Start with the right collar
The configurator opens with the mandarin collar already selected
All that’s left is fabric, cuffs and details. Then your measurements, from home, in 5 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
About the mandarin collar shirt
What is a mandarin collar shirt?
It is a shirt without collar points: in their place there is just a low band that wraps around the neck, fastened with a button. It is also called a Mao collar, guru collar or collarless shirt.
Can a mandarin collar shirt be worn with a jacket?
Yes, it is one of the most successful pairings: buttoned to the top under a blazer or a suit, without a tie. Choose a smooth fabric such as poplin for an elegant result.
Can you wear a mandarin collar shirt to a wedding?
Yes, especially at summer or informal ceremonies: in white or light blue, under a navy or grey suit. For a very formal ceremony, a classic collar with a tie is still more appropriate.
Do you wear a tie with a mandarin collar?
No. The mandarin collar is designed to be worn without a tie or bow tie.
Which fabric should I choose for a mandarin collar shirt?
Linen for summer and leisure, poplin for an elegant look under a jacket, Oxford for everyday wear.
How do I order a made-to-measure mandarin collar shirt?
Choose the fabric and, in the configurator, select the Mandarin collar, our take on the mandarin collar. After ordering, take your measurements at home with the video guide.