Gingham History
Gingham is a medium-weight balanced plain-woven fabric typically with striped, check or plaid patterns in white and a bright color made from dyed cotton or cotton-blend yarns. It is made...
The Collar Speaks
Stay-at-Home Style
Working from home and venturing out infrequently over this past year has resulted in the clothing choices of many of us becoming somewhat questionable! The same two t-shirts on repeat,...
Monsoon Essentials.
One of the best times of the year for going on a vacation with your special ones is without a doubt – Monsoon. It’s that time when the rain settles...
The Wishlist
What’s the harm in a little bit of daydreaming? Here at The Stiff Collar, we've compiled a wishlist of items from designers and brands around the globe that caught our...
The Perils of Fast Fashion
Head to any marketplace in India and you will likely find a tailor sitting at an old-fashioned sewing machine, with his creations on hangers around him waiting to be collected....
The History of Men's Clothing in India
The subcontinent of India, with its enormous diversity of cultures, religions and languages, has an equally interesting and colourful history when it comes to clothing. Factors such as climate,...
Up and Coming Indian Menswear Designers
We’ve all heard of the likes of Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Manish Malhotra, who have long since surpassed their status as mere fashion designers, and are now widely regarded as celebrities...
Natural vs. Synthetic
First things first, for those who might not know their silk from their rayon, their polyester from their linen or their cotton from their nylon, I’ll share a brief explanation with...
Secrets of Savile Row
Savile Sophistication The suavest men in London are likely to be sporting a Savile Row three piece! From the leather brogues to the handkerchief, every inch of their outfit...
The Great Outdoors
Planning a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of the city? Organising an intrepid road trip with friends? A Himalayan hiking excursion? However little or large your adventure, we've got...
Know your Collars!
Collars have evolved hugely over time from the bejewelled and embellished collars of the Mughal empire to the ruffles and ribbons of the Elizabethan period. As of today, there...
Care for your Stiff Collar
At The Stiff Collar all of our shirts are undoubtedly premium quality with durability and softness guaranteed. We use only 100% cotton fabrics and work closely with our tailors to...