Charvet was established in 1838 in Paris as the world’s first shirt shop. Its reputation soon grew high and wide, claiming royalty, statesmen, and many other luminaries as patrons. Like Hôtel Ritz just across the street, Charvet, known for offering the finest men’s shirts and ties in the world, has long become an institution of Place Vendôme.

Charvet also offers bespoke tailoring that, like it’s ready-to-wear shirts and accessories, is none other than the best France has to offer. Charvet bespoke tailoring remains more low-profile yet equally superlative compared to the better known Parisian bespoke tailors like Camps de Luca and Cifonelli, meaning it is among the greatest in the world.

DETAILS

Excellent condition
Outer: wool
Lining: silk or Bemberg
Buttons: horn
Three button stance
Milanaise buttonhole
Operational cuff buttons (“surgeon’s cuff”)
Fully lined
Welt chest pocket
Flap hip pockets — a ticket pocket included
Double vent
Bespoke, handmade in France

SIZE AND FIT

Bespoke. Roughly EU 48S or UK 38S.
Chest: pit to pit 20.5 inches / 52 cm
Shoulder: 17.5 inches / 44.5 cm
Sleeve: from shoulder seam 23 inches / 58.5 cm
Length: from below collar 27.5 inches / 70 cm