The origin of the officer collar

The shirt as we know it has evolved for a long time before stabilizing for a hundred years to take its current form. Initially without a collar or buttons, it was first an undergarment that was put on over the head. Over the centuries, it became a garment that was buttoned at the chest with different types of collars: until the end of the 19th century, it was even the stand-up collar that dominated.

The officer collar, a safe bet

The officer collar is a timeless item in men's fashion, very close to the Mao collar (or mandarin collar) of which it has the shape with an additional button. It is a collar halfway between the casual shirt and the formal shirt: it represents a mix between classic modern style but with a differentiating detail. A safe bet to add a touch of originality to an outfit without taking any risks.