There may be no acronym more studied—or scrutinized—in menswear than “OCBD.” Shorthand for “oxford cloth button-down,” it refers to the casual sports shirt that was first introduced by Brooks Brothers ...

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Future Apple devices and accessories may use buttons made from fabric, a concept that could help with the design of unique hardware and peripherals, as well as eliminating the need for current styles ...

Oxford cloth fabric was invented in Scotland in the 19th century and named after Oxford University (a.k.a. England's Harvard), yet the shirt crafted from it is remarkably democratic. The white oxford ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Max Berlinger A button-up shirt has undeniable utility: It’s the rare garment that’s ...

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us. A white oxford shirt is one of those ...

Working in menswear for much of my career, I've picked up the nuances regarding terminology and the key distinctions between classic garments: jacket (blazer) vs jacket (outerwear), chinos vs khakis, ...

The best button-up shirts for men take all the guesswork out of getting dressed. We know this. You know this. Every extremely-online menswear enthusiast hawking a surefire fix for yellowing collars ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Dan Jones A well-tailored shirt can elevate any outfit. And if you’ve ever struggled to ...

Long before Google and Facebook, young women had no trouble finding out if the new man in town had a wife. They just looked at his buttons. In medieval times, buttons were made of cloth, and if they ...