SCORES:
Mott & Bow — M8 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 23
Colorful Standard — M8 / C7 / J8 — TOTAL: 23
Asket — M7 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 22
Son of a Tailor — M5 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 20
Uniqlo — M6 / C7 / J6 — TOTAL: 19
Sunspel — M7 / C5 / J6 — TOTAL: 18
Rapanui — M5 / C6 / J6 — TOTAL: 18
True Classic — M5 / C4 / J7 — TOTAL: 16
Spoke — M4 / C4 / J4 — TOTAL: 12
Both ASKET and Mott & Bow produce high-quality T-shirts off the peg, however ASKET’s in depth selection of sizes, together with width and size, ought to guarantee everybody can discover one thing that appears and feels nice. Uniqlo appears to have created a superb-value, indestructible design that may final for years, whereas Colorful Standard proves that prewashed, hipster-approved natural tees can look nice on all physique shapes.
Of the 2 bespoke manufacturers, Son of a Tailor was far superior to Spoke. The use of high quality (albeit not natural) Supima cotton in a selection of weights, mixed with a flattering, premium look and the flexibility to tweak subsequent designs to swimsuit stands them aside, regardless of the unusual discrepancy in sizing. Spoke failed to impress, though the remake of Chris’ authentic shirt was a important enchancment.
Taub isn’t stunned that the net algorithm strategy isn’t, as but, foolproof. “Getting people that aren’t experienced inputting their measurements is flawed. You could never get a customer to send their measurements accurately. I’m also surprised none of these brands ask for a simple photograph, as it would really add a dimension.”
But he does concede that “if you understand that the first T-shirt [ordered online] isn’t going to be the best, and instead consider it a journey with a brand you’re willing to trust and support—and that will still be in existence in the future—you will learn what looks good on you. Through trial and error, you will be able to get a custom fit from a factory-made garment. But from what I’ve seen so far, none of them really have been better than you just spending two days going to every single shop, and checking them out for yourself.”