The Difference between Wayne Lowe 100% 2-Ply Cotton shirts and Other shirts … And why you should come and see us @ TANGS Empire Subang Shopping Mall!

Ask anyone in the shirting industry and they will tell you that the fabric of a man’s shirt is the first standard by which his shirt will be judged, followed by impeccable design – collar, cuff and cut.

Cotton, a natural material, is without a doubt, the fabric of choice for the discerning gentleman. Once you have worn a shirt made of 100% cotton, you can easily become accustomed to its smooth finish, breathability and overall comfort of the shirt. 

The other types of shirt fabrics are, for example, polyester or chief-value-cotton which is a blend of polyester and cotton. You will feel a distinct (read: uncomfortable!) difference when you wear off-the-rack shirts made of these types of fabric. 

Polyester or chief-value-cotton shirts, designed for the mass market, claim to make fashion convenient for men due to their wrinkle free or wrinkle resistant qualities. No (or less) ironing becomes their tagline. However, beware. These man-made fabrics are not breathable and don’t absorb water well. In our hot and humid climate, this can spell disaster for you. 

If quality, elegance and comfort are what you’re after, then we unabashedly assure you that Wayne Lowe 100% 2-ply cotton shirts are sure to make you a winner. 

Great news! We have set up temporary pop-up counters at TANGS @ Empire Subang shopping mall and will be there for a period of 3 months. Come and have a feel of the high quality fabric of Wayne Lowe shirts. 

Our Summer Sale is on now till 31st July (Summer Sale has been extended till 1st September due to popular demand). All our existing regular cotton shirts are at 15% off, don’t miss out! 

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What to expect from Wayne Lowe Summer Sale! All regular cotton shirts at 15% off!

Fantastic news folks, our Summer Sale is here!

Grab your chance to get our existing shirts at 15% off the usual price! What better time than during our Summer Sale to build up your collection and ensure you have the ideal shirt for every occasion.

Wearing high quality dress shirts of different colours and patterns adds to your style and appeal. It is a simple yet great way to push your wow factor up a notch. Don’t be a bore, inject some colour into your wardrobe! You’ll be pleased with our wide range of shirts with various colours and unique patterns.

Here’s a quick guide to help you choose our shirts for work or leisure.

1. Formal

It is always advisable to go for dress shirts like our Dobby White Stripe, rather than the more flamboyant ones, when attending an interview. There’s nothing like a crisp, white dress shirt with the right tie to project that sharp image. Suitable for any formal event, you will need to have several of these. It is one of the most essential pieces of clothing a gentleman should possess.

Thick Dobby White Stripe

Thin Dobby White Stripe

Stand out amongst the rest at any formal event in our Navy Blue or Soothing Pink shirt both with white collars and cuffs. We also have the Blue Diamond or Purple Diamond Print shirts which are plain and formal but with a unique feature.

Navy Blue with White Collar and Cuffs

Soothing Pink with White Collar and Cuffs

Blue Diamond Print

Purple Diamond Print

2. Casual or smart casual

On the other end of the spectrum we have for you our classic Black shirt. Excellent for that office Friday dress down policy. Working in an advertising agency? You will look über cool in our Black shirt paired with denim jeans.

Black

To achieve a smart casual look, you can wear the Black shirt with a light tan/grey suit or a black and white sports jacket. A useful piece to have, it takes you from office to bar when you have a night out on the cards.

3. Evergreen

Go for our Grey, Blue or Black Stripe shirts for a perennially fresh and interesting style. They add some verve to your wardrobe while remaining classic. For something with more punch, try the stripes in Purple. There is an array of stripes for you to choose from – the Pencil, Slim or Multi-Layer. Talk about being spoilt for choice! Paired with a suitable tie, you can wear these shirts for any formal occasion.

Grey Slim Stripe

Sky Blue Slim Stripe

Fancy Multi-Layer Blue Stripe

Black Candy Stripe

Fancy Multi-Layer Purple Stripe

Purple Candy Stripe

4. Bold

If you want to go for something more daring yet classy, you will score high points with our Pink Multi-Layer Stripe shirt. Pink is a colour that will flatter most skin tones. Wear it with a simple dark tie. You can wear this colour easily from day time to night time. Probably the reason it is becoming more and more popular!

Pink Multi-Layer Stripe

Here’s a style tip:

Darker colours, small patterns and vertical stripes will give the wearer a slimmer look.

Share the news of our Summer Sale with your family and friends, the offer is for a limited period only. Happy shopping!

The Cutaway Collar, a variant to the Semi-Cutaway Collar

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Today we bring you some interesting facts about the Cutaway Collar. As its name implies, the collar points are ‘cut away’, pointing back towards the shoulders. A unique feature of the cutaway is that the spread between the collar points are much wider when compared with collars like the Straight Point Collar.

Wearing the cutaway makes you stand out from the crowd while you exude that confident image.

If you have an inspiring tie collection, the cutaway gives you the perfect opportunity to show it off! The wider distance between the collar points reveals more of that dashing tie of yours. Bigger tie knots like the Windsor and half-Windsor do well with the cutaway, but not so for the slim ties. You can wear it without a necktie too, but leave a couple of buttons undone to achieve that casual, debonair look. 

Although not a hard and fast rule, it is said that men with slimmer and long facial features can pull off wearing a cutaway collar really well as opposed to those with a rounder countenance. 

At this point, you’re probably getting a sense of déjà vu! This is because we spoke about the Semi-Cutaway Collar last week, which is a variant of the cutaway. The difference between the two collars lies in the angle between the collar points, which is wider in the cutaway. 

The Cutaway Collar was made popular by the English during the Edwardian era and was worn for formal occasions or at black tie events. Much favoured by the Europeans, the cutaway is now spicing up men’s wardrobes everywhere!

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Introducing the Semi-Cutaway Collar, a versatile and stylish collar that never gets old

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We are back! Today we would like to tell you about the Semi-Cutaway Collar.

This collar type and its variants have been made famous by English royalty and Hollywood A-listers. It originated in the early 20th century and is also known as the 'English' collar.If you want to make a statement, then go for the Semi-Cutaway Collar. The collar points are spread farther apart than other shirt collars giving the wearer a bolder look.

This collar type goes well with the larger tie knots like the Windsor or half-Windsor due to its wider spread. Want to look smart and casual? Skip the neckwear and undo a button or two. Perfect for those working in a less formal business environment. The Semi-Cutaway collar also looks great paired with a coat or a blazer. It is a really versatile collar!

Here’s another great tip. If you have a long and slender face shape, you can go for the Semi-Cutaway collar. The wider spread balances your longer features.

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Have a good week folks!

The button-down collar, the ultimate casual collar:-

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Today we will be introducing the famous button-down collar, collars that have small buttonholes at the tip of each collar point which corresponds to a small button on each side of the shirtfront.

Let's get one thing straight. The button-down collar is a casual collar, and by casual we mean it shouldn't be worn with a suit, or at your work place. Before we go into the reasons why it is so, let's look at how the button-down collar came about. The button-down's roots can be detected on the polo fields of England during the 19th century, where the polo players wore traditional shirts for polo matches and in order to prevent their collars from flapping up (riding around in giant stallions causes that), causing a visual distraction, they sew buttons on their collar tips, fastening them down for matches. 

Now, many may argue that buttons are perfectly acceptable on both formal and informal garments, citing suit coats that has numerous buttons. However, we need to understand that the buttons on suit coats, no matter how many, all have their purposes, which is to close the garment. The function of a button down collar is to fasten the collar tips so that it doesn't flap up. Let's look at the collars normally worn with a suit, be it a straight point collar or a cutaway collar. These collars have collar stays and are stiff enough so that the collar tip doesn't fly around. Unless you ride a horse during work, there is no way your collars will be flying around and thus, a button-down collar has practically no uses when it comes to formal dressing. 

That being said, the button down collar is a fantastic collar when it comes to casual wear, or even during Friday dress downs. You can rock it with suit pants during a Friday dress down or with a pair of jeans during your “lazy-Sunday” brunches. It is one of the collars that people absolutely love when it comes to casual wear. 

Remember, a button down collar is a great collar, for casual wear, not for formal wear. You'll never find a suit wearing model wearing a button-down collar in proper shirt-maker catalogues. For those who know about shirts, anyone wearing a button-down collar with a suit can instantly be identified as uninformed. 

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Showing Up At Work With The Right Shirt Collar:-

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Today we will be talking about the Straight Point Collar. This type of collar is clearly identifiable by a small spread between the collar points and is the most common dress shirt collar found in men's dress shirts. Originating from military uniforms at the turn of the 20^th century, the Straight Point Collar or any variations thereof has established itself as the de facto collar of the world due to its ability to remain relatively neutral in all occasions.

Going for an interview? Going for an important meeting? First day of work at a corporate? Wear the Straight Point Collar. Whenever you are in doubt about what collars are appropriate at an occasion, wear the Straight Point Collar as it is perceived as a “safe” and “normal” collar in any environment, you can never go wrong with it.

Side note, people with wider or round faces can also opt for the Straight Point Collar to provide a more trimmed and sharp look.

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Are you projecting the right image at work?

What you wear very much influences what people think and make of you at work. In the coming weeks we will be sharing tips with you on how you can enhance your image and make an instant impression at work! Lets get the ball rolling with an article about your shirt collar.

The collar of a shirt is often overlooked by many, and yet, it is arguably the most important in making an impression - the collar is the first thing people notice when they see you! 

A collar that “stands” and stays straight gives you a smart and sharp look; portraying an image that instills confidence be it to your potential employer, clients or colleagues.

There are many manufacturers in the market who produce soft, crumply collars which leaves the wearer with an untidy and “jaded” image. 

So, what keeps a collar sharp and crisp? There are two essential items that keep your collar in shape, namely the collar-stays (“pokey” plastic pieces found in both tips of the collar) and the additional interlining fabric in the collar (good manufacturers will insert this interlining fabric for comfort and shape retention although it is more costly). These two items keep your collar straight, sharp, and crisp, bringing about a professional image.

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