Sweet Enlow

Spring is steadily approaching.  Clothing lines are now beginning to release some of the spring season gear and I wanted to point out a type of shirt that I think not only will be largely popular, but is also very cool – Madras.

Like all style, Madras was once hugely popular in the ’60s.  It is having a seasonal resurgence this year.  It was breifly displayed last year, but this year I have been noticing that it is becoming a larger segment of many label’s selections.

The above picture is one taken from Ralph Lauren’s “Rugby” selection.  They always add a bit of funk to their stuff, sometimes enhancing it, most of the time ruining it.  But often times I can find some real good stuff there.  This pearl-snap madras shirt is a great example.  Additionally, anything from Rugby is going to be cut very trim so it will actually fit pretty will.

J.Crew has recently put out a few madras shirts that offer a little more of a utility look. (The picture wont load) http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/shirts/madrasshirts/PRDOVR~22796/22796.jsp

These shirts arn’t terrible expensive and are timeless.  They are like flannel for the spring/summer. 

In addition, for the girls – Madras looks great casual sun-dresses. 

Caveat:  Dont not wear this madras

this is worse

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