Steven Wheeler shares this video show his process from sketch, pattern, to finish on how to make a chambray shirt. “Much of my work is now done on the computer, and our manufacturing is sourced from overseas. That’s cool. It enables me to focus more on the creative bits, instead of sewing all day long. But sometimes I miss getting to work directly with the fabric; finding out what I can and can’t do with my little Singer.” Tip: 189

Southern California based brand SLVDR shows us their take on the classic chambray longsleeve shirt. The button-down collar shirt comes in red or gray and offers a left arm detail that’s perfect for cellphones, pens, ipods, etc. The shirt is 100% cotton in a slim fit. “The SLVDR aesthetic is deeply rooted in timeless design and attention to detail.” This is illustrated with this subtle piece that stands out in the mass of other chambray shirts in the market. Swell has them.

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Still can’t get enough chambray? here’s another shirt you can add to the team. The most obvious difference between this and most chambray shirts is the fact that it’s a pullover version, which gives it a nice, if not earth shaking, twist. The second one is the club collar (although Our Legacy got there first). The pockets are a little western, but not overbearingly so. After the Japan-fest today, you’ll be glad to know you won’t need a proxy for this one. (Coggles)

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While we love a classic, we also appreciate that you might need to mix it up ever so often. There’s no need to turn into your father just yet. That’s why we like pieces like this B-Store chambray shirt-jacket. The fit will be a little challenging for some, but if you can pull it off then you’ll be sure that no-one else will be rocking the same top as you. Get it from B-Store.

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We might as well call it “hard” ware. The very best of workwear continues to re-filter onto the shores of the USA. Self Edge is bringing it back home with these “Made in SF” Chambray Shirts. “Our take on a classic western chambray shirt stays true to classic stylings but adds a few twists. The front pockets have been flipped, pocket flaps are a curved arcuate shape, and the buttons are a little different than what’s normally found on a vintage shirt like this” Available now in long and short sleeve from Self Edge.

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The quality of this Real Japan Blues Chambray Shirt is what is drawing our praise at the moment. As Self Edge describes it,  "This shirt appears to be salmon colored but is actually made up of 7 different colors of yarn, none of which are the color of the shirt." A very All American look but in a garment that has the fit and feel of Japanese quality and detail. Mother of Pearl buttons and all. Available now at Self Edge.