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Romulus's avatar

Mercer and Sons - is hands down the best OCBD the money can get

Brenden's avatar

This really the only correct answer

Al Hassan's avatar

Awesome write up Tom! Would love to know what denim button down youre wearing in the last photo?

Tom Hoy's avatar

Thanks so much! It’s the Kamakura X Graham Marsh Vintage Ivy Denim Button Down 🙏🏼

Victor Kernes's avatar

Great list, Tom! I’d also add Gitman Vintage. My preferred OCBD is always vintage Brooks Brothers, though! :D

Jonathan Auerbach's avatar

Thanks for this! The jpress blue university stripe with flap pocket is my go-to.

Tom Hoy's avatar

Thank you!

Thomas Csorba's avatar

Great list! I’ve had my Wythe OCBD since Peter’s kickstarter in 2019. A prized possession of mine.

Now that much of this is out of my price range, I’ve been relegated to eBay to find the right OCBD!

Jake Wheatley's avatar

Love this list. Plenty of new brands for me to explore. honorable mentions for Gitman and O’Connell’s. I have a Mercer too but I find the fit seriously strange and wouldn’t go back, personally.

Clabreche's avatar

I own a few oxfords from Wythe and they are as good as advertised.

Reader's avatar

What's the chambray at the end?

Tom Hoy's avatar

Kamakura vintage Ivy!

Steve Perkins's avatar

I too got the red and white uni stripe from Kamakura recently. Lovely. But my go-to? John Simons all day long! They include all the details ie back button on the collar and locker loop.

Tom Hoy's avatar

Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed reading in

John Maddock's avatar

Thanks, Tom. A couple of brands I haven't heard of..

Tom Hoy's avatar

You’re very welcome, thanks for reading!

James's avatar

Thanks, I've been wanting to upgrade to a nice Oxford button down, but so many good brands to choose from

Tom's avatar

What is your view on John Simons Ivy Shirt?

Jonathan Godwin's avatar

I have never heard of many of these shirtmakers. Thanks for sharing! My new favorite is a Billy Reid denim shirt that I bought last year. I wear it as often as I can!

Jonathan Auerbach's avatar

The jpress blue university stripe

Marcus S's avatar

Gitman Vintage is a fabourite. Kamakura is great but only 6 buttons is a minus in my book.