31 A must have in any wardrobe. It can be smart, casual or even formal depending on how you wear it The Oxford shirt originates from the 19th century Scotland, where a new kind of shirt fabric was named after one of the most popular universities, University of Oxford. The Oxford shirt, as we know it, is woven in a specific basket-weave pattern, combining two yarns, and has a highly recognizable look. The story The Oxford Shirt also originates from the old team sport, Polo. The Polo players of the British Raj valued the lightweight and breathable qualities from the cotton shirt, but were highly irritated by the collars flipping in the wind while playing. To stop the collars from flipping, small buttons were sewn onto the body of the shirt so that the collar could be held in place. From there the button-down collar was born – simple as that. The shirt made its way to American shores where it was embraced by Ivy League students in the 1920s and 1930s. the go-to-shirt Today, the Oxford shirt is the go-to-shirt we always trust. From dressed to casual, the Oxford shirt grants a smart, yet casual look for almost every daily occasion ranging from evening wear, summer looks to your daily business wardrobe. The timeless design has changed very little and it has never been as popular as it is today – which is why we at Nimbus are proud to state that our version of the Oxford shirt is, and always will be, a huge part of our success and growth.
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