Sunday, June 29, 2014
Pret-a-Porter or Ready-to-Wear Clothing—Ever so Popular!
Imagine how hassle-free it would be not to go scouring around temperamental tailors! Imagine the relief from worrying about whether the stitch and cut is as you desire. The answer to all these woes of tailored clothes are ready-to-wear or prêt-à-porter garments. Stitched clothing sold in finished condition, in standardised sizes!
Such ready-to-wear clothing available in a number of sizes has helped women, as well as men, become conscious about their fitness and shape as they are manufactured in set specific, standardised sizes.
The convenience of pret-a-porter is unmatched. You can buy it off a rack even an hour before you need to wear it and there’s a staggering variety to choose from. You also get exactly what you see.
However, in case of pret-a-porter, it is important to be able to tell the difference between substandard, off-the-rack garments churned out by machines in factories by the hundreds and quality brand garments which pay attention to the slightest of details.
Reputed brands like Cotton & Cotton offer a sale on ready to wear men’s and women’s clothing this Ramazaan and Eid. Log onto ccshirts.com to view our range of chic women’s wear. Visit our outlets in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Multan to choose from men’s kurtas on sale. Take the convenience of pret-a-porter to another level by shopping online from the Cotton & Cotton e-store and have your Eid garments delivered to your doorstep.
Such ready-to-wear clothing available in a number of sizes has helped women, as well as men, become conscious about their fitness and shape as they are manufactured in set specific, standardised sizes.
The convenience of pret-a-porter is unmatched. You can buy it off a rack even an hour before you need to wear it and there’s a staggering variety to choose from. You also get exactly what you see.
However, in case of pret-a-porter, it is important to be able to tell the difference between substandard, off-the-rack garments churned out by machines in factories by the hundreds and quality brand garments which pay attention to the slightest of details.
Reputed brands like Cotton & Cotton offer a sale on ready to wear men’s and women’s clothing this Ramazaan and Eid. Log onto ccshirts.com to view our range of chic women’s wear. Visit our outlets in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Multan to choose from men’s kurtas on sale. Take the convenience of pret-a-porter to another level by shopping online from the Cotton & Cotton e-store and have your Eid garments delivered to your doorstep.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The Qualities of a Casual Shirt
Formal shirts may be reserved for those special occasions but it is casual shirts which are part of your day to day wardrobe. They are ideal for traveling or relaxing over the weekend. Thus it is essential not to compromise on the quality of casual shirts your purchase because they need to give you comfort, style as well as last you longer. Here’s a checklist of qualities you should keep in mind when buying a superior quality casual shirt.
The Ideal Fabric:
Cotton is a favorite fabric to make casual shirts because the softness and breathable quality of cotton makes it ideal to relax.Colors are also more defined and brighter on high quality cotton as compared to synthetics so it gives you a wide range of color options and offer relief from the formal or business attire you might wear to work. The high quality 2 ply Egyptian cotton fabrics used in Cotton & Cotton casual shirts give you all these assets.Comfortable Collar and Soft Cuffs:
An ideal casual shirt features a soft,button down collar with lighter weight, removable collar bones giving you just the right size and shape for a relaxed and casual look along with soft cuffs which can be easily rolled up.A Practical Pocket:
Casual shirts are functional and having a breast pocket helps you keep be practical. However, superior quality casual shirts like those available at Cotton & Cotton have pockets sewn so expertly that they don’t break the symmetry of the shirt.Log onto ccshirts.com and view the sale on Cotton & Cotton’s range of regular fit cotton shirts.
Monday, June 16, 2014
How to tell if it’s a Genuine Silk Tie
Ties of polyester, microfiber, cotton, satin or linen may have come as a cheaper option but there is certainly nothing like a genuine silk tie.
Silk ties are season less, because the method in which pure silk is fashioned is also something which has permeated seasons and generations. Made intricately from the cocoons of silk worms for over 5000 years, silk remains a fashion statement and a symbol of exclusive luxury.
Apart from its exclusivity is its inimitable look. The drape of the silk fabric as well as its gloss is what makes it stand out from imitations. A superior quality silk tie, like those available on ccshirts.com or at the Cotton & Cotton outlets, will have no loose threads, runs or bumps. Run your fingers along the fabric to determine the tightness of the weave and feel its texture.
Hold the tie up from one end, it should not twist and turn. This tells you whether the silk was cut on bias. Turn the tie over. In a genuine silk of the highest quality there should not be any visible threads and the folds/rolls should be of the same width on each edge.
From single colored, textured, two-toned, checkered to striped and patterned genuine silk ties, log onto ccshirts.com. Avail our exclusive sale on select ties and buy online to have the tie of your choice delivered to your doorstep.
Apart from its exclusivity is its inimitable look. The drape of the silk fabric as well as its gloss is what makes it stand out from imitations. A superior quality silk tie, like those available on ccshirts.com or at the Cotton & Cotton outlets, will have no loose threads, runs or bumps. Run your fingers along the fabric to determine the tightness of the weave and feel its texture.
Hold the tie up from one end, it should not twist and turn. This tells you whether the silk was cut on bias. Turn the tie over. In a genuine silk of the highest quality there should not be any visible threads and the folds/rolls should be of the same width on each edge.
From single colored, textured, two-toned, checkered to striped and patterned genuine silk ties, log onto ccshirts.com. Avail our exclusive sale on select ties and buy online to have the tie of your choice delivered to your doorstep.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Taking Care of Silk Ties
Silk ties are a style icon known and loved for their superior quality, drape and glossy finish. The purchase of a genuine silk tie from a reputed brand like Cotton & Cotton comes with the responsibility of taking care of this luxury accessory. The fabric requires special attention while cleaning, packing and pressing to maintain its exceptional form and colour.
Here are a few tips every silk tie owner must be aware of to ensure the long life of his ties:
1. Always untie your ties after you are done wearing them as leaving knots will crease the fabric and form permanently. Hang them loosely as folding them will leave wrinkles.
2. When packing to travel hang silk ties in a garment bag. You can also fold the tie into four and gently slide it in the breast pocket of a suit. Make sure they are the first thing to unpack and hang overnight to allow the wrinkles to be smoothed away.
3. Only hand wash silk neckties gently with a mild liquid laundry soap. Make sure you do not wring it. Hang the tie to dry.
4. Dry cleaning silk ties is a big risk as that would subject the silk fabric to harsh chemicals.It will also cause the beautifully rolled edges to go flat when the dry cleaners press the tie.
5. When dining with a silk tie, tuck a napkin in your shirt collar. However, in case of stains dab talcum powder or corn starch on the stained portion and leave it overnight on the tie before brushing it off.
6. Ironing may also scorch or discolor silk ties. The best appliance to use to press silk ties is a hand steamer which should be used once every two months. An alternative is hanging ties in the bathroom during a hot shower. If ironing is unavoidable, place a towel beneath the silk tie and cover it with a slightly damp towel and iron at the lowest temperature. Let the towels dry before lifting them from the tie.
7. Tie clips leave holes and disfigure the tie. You can try inserting the tie tack on the back of your tie through the label to keep it in place.
Relish years of elegance with your branded silk ties from Cotton & Cotton with proper care of these prized items. View our wide and exclusive collection of genuine silk ties at ccshirts.com.
Here are a few tips every silk tie owner must be aware of to ensure the long life of his ties:
1. Always untie your ties after you are done wearing them as leaving knots will crease the fabric and form permanently. Hang them loosely as folding them will leave wrinkles.
2. When packing to travel hang silk ties in a garment bag. You can also fold the tie into four and gently slide it in the breast pocket of a suit. Make sure they are the first thing to unpack and hang overnight to allow the wrinkles to be smoothed away.
3. Only hand wash silk neckties gently with a mild liquid laundry soap. Make sure you do not wring it. Hang the tie to dry.
4. Dry cleaning silk ties is a big risk as that would subject the silk fabric to harsh chemicals.It will also cause the beautifully rolled edges to go flat when the dry cleaners press the tie.
5. When dining with a silk tie, tuck a napkin in your shirt collar. However, in case of stains dab talcum powder or corn starch on the stained portion and leave it overnight on the tie before brushing it off.
6. Ironing may also scorch or discolor silk ties. The best appliance to use to press silk ties is a hand steamer which should be used once every two months. An alternative is hanging ties in the bathroom during a hot shower. If ironing is unavoidable, place a towel beneath the silk tie and cover it with a slightly damp towel and iron at the lowest temperature. Let the towels dry before lifting them from the tie.
7. Tie clips leave holes and disfigure the tie. You can try inserting the tie tack on the back of your tie through the label to keep it in place.
Relish years of elegance with your branded silk ties from Cotton & Cotton with proper care of these prized items. View our wide and exclusive collection of genuine silk ties at ccshirts.com.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
When to Wear Cufflinks!
Cuff links may seem to be doing the job of replacing buttons in holding a shirt’s cuffs around a
man’s wrists, so one might wonder why wear them in the first place?
The simple reason is to render that touch of class and elegance. Men have limited accessories
options and cufflinks present you the possibility to dressing yourself up. They are even dubbed
jewelry for the shirt!
But men of class know exactly which occasion calls for cufflinks. You might consider wearing
them at work and socially, yet, you can’t do so all the time. If you are the CEO or Managing
Director of high-profile company then wearing cufflinks habitually as a sign of power may seem
appropriate. Yet, simple button-down shirts with buttoned cuffs are the norm in day-to-day
office wear. Cufflinks is a good idea when you have a high-powered meeting to attend or you are
participating in a conference. It conveys that you’ve made an effort to prepare for an occasion.
Socially, choosing to wear cufflinks instead of boring buttons for formal events like galas, weddings, receptions and parties is a smart idea. No matter what social or professional setting you wear cufflinks to, make sure they are classy and not tacky or loud. Cufflinks should serve to compliment a gentleman’s apparel and appearance.
Choose from the range of exclusive cufflinks available online on ccshirts.com or visit our outlets in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Multan.
Socially, choosing to wear cufflinks instead of boring buttons for formal events like galas, weddings, receptions and parties is a smart idea. No matter what social or professional setting you wear cufflinks to, make sure they are classy and not tacky or loud. Cufflinks should serve to compliment a gentleman’s apparel and appearance.
Choose from the range of exclusive cufflinks available online on ccshirts.com or visit our outlets in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Multan.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Why Gentlemen Men Love Cotton & Cotton Striped Shirts?
Do striped shirts ever go out of fashion? The answer is, most definitely, ‘No’!
There are so many qualities a striped shirt brings to a gentleman’s persona. It makes one look lean and tall, flattering every physique—it perfectly accents a well-toned body and gives a lankier stance to those who have a stubby or heavy built.
The Versatility of Striped Shirts:
Striped shirts add that subtle zing to a man’s wardrobe. It is so much more voguish than a plain colored shirt but not as flamboyant as a checked one.
Wear it over trousers, couple it with a tie or make it the foundation to a suit-- striped shirts always give you a reason to wear them, no matter what the occasion.
At Cotton & Cotton there’s an assortment of awning striped, Bengal striped, dress striped, hairline striped and multi-colour striped shirts to choose from for every kind of man. Fairer men can carry off striped pink, blue, purple and light green shirts while those with tanned skin tones can opt for deeper tones in striped shirts. For those whose skin colour falls in between, just any color of striped shirts will go.
Rules about Striped Shirts and Ties:
It might be a common perception that ties go well with single colored shirts but coupling ties with striped shirts is much more fun. There is nothing like the look of a gold tie over a classic blue striped shirt but here are a few rules every gentleman must know when wearing a tie to work over a striped shirt.
Rule 1: Solid colored ties look dashing with striped shirts! Choose a tie from the ccshirts collection which coordinates with the most prominent colour of your striped shirt.
Rule 2: When wearing a striped tie with a striped shirt make sure the scales of the stripes are different on both. You should opt for a thick-striped shirt with a thin-striped tie or vice versa and make sure the stripes of your shirt and tie run in different directions.
Log onto the ccshirts e-store to buy from a wide range of men’s shirts, including a range of striped Italian Cotton Shirts, at a sensational 30% sale.
There are so many qualities a striped shirt brings to a gentleman’s persona. It makes one look lean and tall, flattering every physique—it perfectly accents a well-toned body and gives a lankier stance to those who have a stubby or heavy built.
The Versatility of Striped Shirts:
Striped shirts add that subtle zing to a man’s wardrobe. It is so much more voguish than a plain colored shirt but not as flamboyant as a checked one.
Wear it over trousers, couple it with a tie or make it the foundation to a suit-- striped shirts always give you a reason to wear them, no matter what the occasion.
At Cotton & Cotton there’s an assortment of awning striped, Bengal striped, dress striped, hairline striped and multi-colour striped shirts to choose from for every kind of man. Fairer men can carry off striped pink, blue, purple and light green shirts while those with tanned skin tones can opt for deeper tones in striped shirts. For those whose skin colour falls in between, just any color of striped shirts will go.
Rules about Striped Shirts and Ties:
It might be a common perception that ties go well with single colored shirts but coupling ties with striped shirts is much more fun. There is nothing like the look of a gold tie over a classic blue striped shirt but here are a few rules every gentleman must know when wearing a tie to work over a striped shirt.Rule 1: Solid colored ties look dashing with striped shirts! Choose a tie from the ccshirts collection which coordinates with the most prominent colour of your striped shirt.
Rule 2: When wearing a striped tie with a striped shirt make sure the scales of the stripes are different on both. You should opt for a thick-striped shirt with a thin-striped tie or vice versa and make sure the stripes of your shirt and tie run in different directions.
Log onto the ccshirts e-store to buy from a wide range of men’s shirts, including a range of striped Italian Cotton Shirts, at a sensational 30% sale.
Cotton & Cotton Mega Sale to Kick Off Summer
The summer heat has struck! It’s time to don breathable and superior quality cotton garments to let you enjoy the balmy summer months. Start off this summer season with a Mega Sale which promises you your money’s worth! Shop for premium quality men's and women’s wear at Cotton & Cotton outlets. It’s surely a genuine sale if you get branded Cotton & Cotton apparel upto a staggering 50% off.From formal and summer shirts, to kurtas, ties, accessories and trendy women’s kurtas—it’s all up for grabs at generously slashed prices at Cotton & Cotton. This is because we at ccshirts believe that luxury apparel is something everyone should be able to afford and treat themselves to.
When you buy an outfit from a reputed brand like Cotton & Cotton it’s, undoubtedly, an investment in the long run. The superior quality fabric will never fray or fade and no stitch will come undone. The styles are evergreen and keep you looking your best.
So begin this summer’s shopping spree at Cotton & Cotton’s Mega Sale and let luxury become your way of life.
