My journey to shirtmaking has been anything but conventional.
Trained in Fine Art, I was early drawn to form, proportion, and the delicate balance between function and beauty. This sensibility guided a career spanning two decades as a photographer, specialising in wine, food, and travel, working closely with makers and artisans dedicated to their craft and materials.
The 2008 financial crisis prompted a shift toward the study of the body itself—training in personal training, remedial massage, and yoga. This period refined my understanding of posture, movement, and the subtle asymmetries that make each individual unique.
Throughout, I have been consistently drawn to fine objects: natural fibres, considered construction, and the quiet refinement of things made slowly and well. It is this convergence of form, tactility, and proportion that led me to shirtmaking.
Philosophy
Shirtmaking, for me, is both a technical discipline and an applied art.
Each garment is approached with rigour and restraint. Cloth, cut, and detail are considered in concert, selected and executed with precision. True refinement lies not in embellishment, but in the subtlety of proportion, the quality of the material, and the integrity of the construction.
Natural fibres—linen, poplin, oxford, and twill—are chosen for their character, durability, and the way they develop with wear. Every decision serves both comfort and longevity, ensuring that each shirt is not only made to fit, but made to endure.
Craft & Approach
Unable to find shirts that fit both in proportion and sensibility, I began making my own. What started as a private pursuit gradually extended to friends and family, and has since evolved into a dedicated practice of bespoke tailoring.
Each client is considered individually. Measurements are taken with care, patterns drafted with attention to posture and movement, and fittings conducted with meticulous observation. Adjustments are made with subtlety, prioritising balance and ease over strict conformity.
The result is a shirt that is precise yet natural, a garment that sits comfortably, moves with the wearer, and reflects a quiet attention to craft—where heritage technique meets contemporary sensibility.
