You need look no further than French label, Equipment. Founded in the mid-seventies by Christian Restoin (husband of Carine Roitfeld, ex-Paris Vogue Editor, no less), the brand produced impeccably tailored, menswear inspired shirts that quickly reached iconic-status amongst the fashion elite. Thus it was to the disappointment of many, that following some 20 years of world-wide success, Restoin announced he was winding up the label in 1995. This however was not to be the end. Fast forward to 2009, Restoin announced he was reviving Equipment with the backing of Serge Azria, owner of JOIE and Current/Elliot, deciding it was time to bring this insiders secret to a whole new generation. The drapey, silky quality of the shirts still carry the unmistakable look of the originals, ensuring they stay true to the essence of the brand. So in short, if you want to invest in a shirt that encapsulates cool, quality and above all, understated elegance, Equipment is your new best friend. Available online here.
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