Hamilton Shirts

Hamilton Shirts
Company
Industry Clothier
Founded Houston, Texas, 1883
Headquarters 5700 Richmond Ave., Houston, Texas
Key people
 Jim Hamilton
Products Bespoke, made-to-measure, and Ready-To-Wear shirts
Website http://www.Hamiltonshirts.com

Hamilton Shirts, or Hamilton, is an American shirtmaker. It produces and sells ready-to-wear shirts and two types of men’s custom shirts, bespoke and made-to-measure. All shirts are made in Hamilton’s Houston, Texas workshop. Hamilton shirts are sold at its Houston headquarters, online and through luxury retailers, such as Barneys New York.[1]

History

Founded in 1883, and now in its fourth generation of family ownership,[2] Hamilton is Houston’s oldest family owned business.

Fabrics

Some Hamilton fabrics are double-ply and derived from extra long staple cotton.[3]

References

  1. ↑ COLMAN, David (November 17, 2005). "Dress Codes; Collar From Column A, Cuffs From Column B". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  2. ↑ Parel, Sylvia (January 11, 2004). "Craftsmanship Keeps Houston Tailor's Customers Coming Back". Houston Chronicl. Retrieved 2010-01-16. (Subscription required (help)).
  3. ↑ Sewing, Joey (June 22, 2009). "Not-so-stiff shirts.. Hamilton softens up with new designs and fabrics". Houston Chronicle.


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