The history of the shirt

The shirt undeniably constituted and continues to constitute the most important piece of clothing for a man. It presents intense semiotic interest, not only because it is identified with the personality of the man who wears it, by revealing his choices, but also because it diachronically expresses culture and aesthetics.

Its roots touch upon the kalaziri of Assyrians and Babylonians, the kandy of Persians, the hitona of Greeks, and finally, the tunica of Etruscans and Romans, all of whom were the ushers of today's shirt.

The term camisas, dating back to the 17th century, signals the beginning of the newer history of the shirt. Throughout the years, high quality buckrams, collars and sleeve lets have portrayed the professional identity of the economic workforce.

Today, more than ever, shirts are manufactured in a greater variety of colours and designs.

However, for the Oxford Company, the shirt is not simply a dress element, but a raison d'etre and vision.