There's a new shirt in town and it's aiming a tad higher than the
suburban country club set. In an intimate preview last night at the New
York Yacht Club, Robert Redd explained that his
namesake shirt
collection is tailor-made for sailing, court tennis, horseback riding
and shooting—rather than the relatively plebeian pursuits of golf and
regular tennis. While we can't vouch for their effectiveness in the
fields and waves, what we do find appealing is the lightweight pima
cotton fabric and the slew of colors and stripe options. In addition,
the fit is modern without being trendy, falling somewhere between the
traditional baggy golf shirt and the shrunken, tight-fitting Abercrombie
variety. If you're a pocket square kind of guy, Redd also makes a great
selection for summer. Our favorites include a perfect oxford blue and a
navy Liberty print, both of which would add a touch of panache to your
seersucker blazer.
--Garrett Munce and William Kahn
