Behind the label: R-edition

Abid Rahman

Launched last year, R-edition is a labour of love for Hong Kong-based shirt fanatics Allan Ho and Arnault Castel. The duo, who have long been obsessed with the minutiae of shirt making, decided to put their expert knowledge to practical use. Ho, the chief designer, looked to preppy, Sloane ranger and bon chic, bon genre influences for a collection that pays tribute to the past with decidedly modern twists.

this is a brand that's in love with the shirt. The amount of research that goes into each shirt is remarkable and you will be forever finding new and subtle details you had not noticed before. Best of all, these small features and details are not gimmicks: they all serve a purpose, such as the hand-stitched buttons with leather patches for reinforcement; removable stays; and under-collar locker loops.

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