Beige - Natural, Neutral & Calm

Lying at the edge of brown, flirting with white and yellow is beige. Naturally neutral, reserved and relaxing, this colour chameleon is adaptive, taking on the tone and vibe of whatever colours are placed next to it.

Beige is a relative newcomer in the world of colour; the English first began using this simple description of the shade based on the old French word 'Berg', which referred to natural, un-dyed wool or linens.

Also known as tan, cream, khaki and sand, beige blends the earthy, familiar warmth of brown with the crisp, fresh coolness of white to create a classic colour that invokes feelings of calm, dependability and flexibility. Beige offers an unexpected alternative to traditional 'neutral' shades such as plain white and ivory, making beige a solid choice for those who want to make a quiet statement of confidence with their clothing.

Here at Vitruvien, we believe in beige as the perfect colour for those times when you need a refreshing, yet understated, change from the norm. Add the warmth of beige to your wardrobe with these styling tips:

The Holiday Look - A custom-fitted beige linen rolled-up sleeve shirt matched with a pair of chocolate brown linen beach pants makes the perfect outfit for long, leisurely days on the patio while on holiday.

Beige and Black - Start with a bespoke beige shirt fitted with a classic collar, then add a pair of fitted trousers and a deep red tie for a tidy look that will take you from work to the pub in style.

Why buy custom shirts?

Off the rack is for the rest of the pack! And surely not for the customers of Vitruvien.

So whats the deal with custom shirts? For starters, the fit. Why settle for a little too short a sleeve or a little to baggy a shirt when this age of internet enables otherwise – when you can buy personalized shirts online? And then, the myriad customization options - from French cuffs, to Chinese collars to personalized shirt monograms. The world is your pallete, when it comes to tailor made shirts. And lastly, the finish. When your custom tailored shirt is hand cut with elegance, crafted with German & Japanese interlinings and produced under strict quality control, the result is likely to be close to Da Vinci’s Vitruvian perfection.

About Vitruvien’s made-to-measure shirts

Inspired by Da Vinci’s rendition of the perfect man, Vitruvien’s ambition is to blend art and science, fit and fashion to craft the perfect bespoke shirt for its customers. Hand cut from the finest Egyptian cotton fabrics, Vitruvien’s custom shirts are tailored to perfection using state of the art technology. Design your own tailor made shirt with innumerable styles to choose from. Personalize your shirt with a monogram and make it truly one in a million. And since it is custom – you can be rest assured that no matter what your size, we will always have your fit.