In 1999, Steven Alan designed the perfect shirt. He did this not by reinventing the essence of shirtness but by tweaking it – very, very precisely. Alan started with a traditional button-down shape, bought up rolls of “jobbers” fabric – traditional checks and stripes – and then he went to town on the details. His shirt had to be fussy in its tailoring yet unfussy in its final effect.

They’re washed several times, giving them the feel of vintage without a trace of Eau de Salvation Army. Wrinkled but not ravaged, they fit perfectly - slightly trim along the sides and a bit short around the hips, making them ideal for that imperfect, untucked look. You can wear them with jeans or cords, with a skinny tie, or under your suit.