Kamakura Shirts

Kamakura Shirts started in 1993 in Kamakura, Japan, and has spent over 30 years making shirts there. Everything is made in Japan, with fabrics starting at a yarn count of 80 and some selected cloths reaching 400. Buttons are natural shell, which have a soft sheen and are easier to fasten than plastic ones.

The range starts with two fits. Slim fit takes its cue from Italian dress shirts, with a compact collar and narrow plackets. Classic fit leans British and American, with a relaxed collar that sits well open and a roomier body. Both come in Tokyo sizing, plus larger New York sizes for taller wearers.

What began as a shirt specialist now also makes trousers, jackets and suits, and has seasonal pieces in cotton linen and washable wool.