Interesting OCBDs
Hey guys - I’m on the hunt for some interesting OCBDs that are off the beaten path. Pushing the boundaries of an OCBD. I can think of a few off the top of my head - EG, Battenwear, Gramicci, TNFPL. Does anyone else have good examples to share?
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Loooooooooooooooooooooooooots of brands do funky takes on buttoned shirts, but not always using oxford cloth
how are you defining interesting? pattern, fit, features?
agree that most "interesting" button down shirts (including vintage ones) aren't going to be made of oxford cloth or have a button down collar
Craig green makes some gorgeous weird stuff but not so much in that fabric
off the top of my head, visvim's albacore shirts, minotaur striped tech shirts and the junya x brooks bros collab
CdG homme plus in general
corridor, if you're inclined
Supreme 🫡
Faconnable is a nice on-ramp to fun OCBDs. They do classic patterns in bold colors. Plus they have incredible collar rolls. Be warned, they are cut very full.
Anatomica always has a few unique colours and patterns, although they tend to do very short and limited runs.
For example, I have this Bengal shirt and love it
ANATOMICA ONLINE STORE
BENGAL STRIPED SHIRT
Anatomica's classic button-down shirt. The design of this button-down shirt is inspired by a piece from a certain long-established American brand. Most current button-down shirts have seven buttons on the front, but Anatomica button-down shirts have six buttons. The buttons are spaced widely and evenly apart, creating
Not oxford cloth, though.
They always have a few interesting Bd shirts on