Grey: Timeless, Classic

"Life isn't black and white. It's a million grey areas, don't you find?" Ridley Scott, Director

Whether you call or grey, or grey, this colour has long been associated with wisdom, knowledge, and refinement. In nature, grey is synonymous with strength, mystery and power; think granite, rugged mountain ranges, and turbulent, stormy skies.

The human eye can distinguish close to 500 unique shades of grey, making this one of the most complex colours on the spectrum. Despite its perceived simplicity, grey can invoke sentiments of both trustworthiness and unease, which is captured in the term 'grey area' - a reference to being torn between two opposing viewpoints.

It goes without saying that it takes a strong, self-assured man to wear grey - one that knows exactly what he wants out of life, and who is comfortable being in a position of authority.

Here at Vitruvien, we believe every successful man who seeks to stand out in a crowd in a subtle, refined manner should order custom shirts online in grey to enhance their wardrobe - here's how:

Make A Statement - For a powerful, yet subtle business shirt, combine Morges Grey dobby weave fabric with matching French cuffs and a Milano spread collar, then add a slim tie in burgundy. Complete with a solid black business suit and matte black shoes for a look that says strong, self-assured and slightly edgy.

Cool Grey - Nothing says refinement like a casual, long-sleeve custom shirt in Gunmetal Grey crafted from superfine 120-count Egyptian Giza cotton styled with a Chinese collar, French placket, and smooth, pocket-less front. Pair with dark blue or maroon jeans for wear during the winter, while white jeans or chinos are perfect for after-hours summertime parties.

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.