by Wayne | Sep 20, 2016 | Blogs
In the same year that New York State abolished slavery. 1827 is the year that it is believed a lady called Hannah Montague invented the detachable collar. It is documented that she used to cut the collars off her husband’s shirts to wash them before sewing them back...
by Wayne | Sep 20, 2016 | Blogs
The Marcella waistcoat is a wardrobe staple when attending a formal white tie event and we believe they look stunning. Quite simply, Marcella is of Latin origin and the Italian name or another term used for Pique. Marcella waistcoats are white and come in a variety of...
by Wayne | Sep 20, 2016 | Blogs
Here is the stages we go through when starching your collars: First it must be rinsed in boiling water to remove any starch. Then laundered as normal. Then soaked in a concentrated warm starch solution. It is then left until nearly dry. Ironed until hard. The shape is...
by Wayne | Sep 20, 2016 | Blogs
Sarah Farmar visited The Barker Group, the only company that makes, cleans and cares for starched detachable collars. She learns about the products and processes behind achieving the perfect collar. These collars are seen on Downton Abbey and Titanic among many other...
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