Maroon: The Colour of Control, Courage & Strength

Maroon. That elusive, powerful and underused colour that is often incorrectly described as blood red, red-brown or scarlet. It was the undisputed shade of choice among the most noble medieval knights and Crusaders, and high-ranking Christian clergy such as bishops and cardinals wear distinctive maroon garb to denote their status in the Church.

Maroon has long been the colour of courage; it's blood-like tone suggests strength and fearlessness, tempered with a healthy does of symbolism. The inherent warmth of maroon is born from it's red roots, while it's 'almost purple' status reeks of riches and passion, giving maroon a slightly mysterious and undeniably intriguing quality.

Here at Vitruvien, we've made it easy for men to make their mark in maroon with our tailormade shirts crafted from this classic shade. Add the colour of courage and control to your wardrobe with these designer-approved styling tips:

Command Respect in the Boardroom: Channel the strength of the Crusaders in a long sleeve bespoke shirt personalised with French cuffs and your own monogram. Pair this tailor-made top with a three-piece business suit in charcoal grey for a sophisticated, powerful look.

Dress Sharp After-Hours: Communicate your confidence with a custom fit maroon shirt tailor-made with a hidden placket and Chinese collar worn with casual dark navy trousers and simple brown leather shoes.

Relax in Style: Spend your downtime relaxing in an uber-comfortable custom fit maroon linen shirt paired with your favorite well-worn denims and slip-on loafers for a look that says casual and confident.

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.