Charles Tyrwhitt

Charles Tyrwhitt, British shirtmaker with a presence in the United States

Charles Tyrwhitt is a British menswear brand that sells shirts, polos, suits, pants, sweaters, jackets, coats, shoes and accessories. Its catalog is built around shirtmaking, with collections of dress shirts, business casual shirts, casual shirts, linen shirts, short sleeve shirts, tuxedo shirts, non-iron shirts and custom shirts, as well as a polo line that includes pique, knitted, long sleeve, golf and zip neck styles.

The company operates through online sales and a network of physical stores in the United States, with a store locator and the option to book an in-store appointment. Its offering is presented under the motto of timeless British style and built to last.

Tailoring and clothing

The tailoring range covers two- and three-piece suits, wool, linen, Italian, double breasted, tuxedo, morning and lounge suits, as well as suit jackets and pants, vests and suit separates. Among jackets and coats are wool, cotton, linen and velvet blazers and double breasted jackets, along with raincoats, wool coats, overshirts and vests.

The pants section includes chinos, dress pants, casual pants, corduroy pants, linen pants, suit pants and shorts. The knitwear section brings together crew neck, V-neck, turtleneck, button neck sweaters, cardigans and knitted polos, in materials such as merino, cashmere and cotton.

Footwear and accessories

The brand sells dress shoes, casual shoes, boots, loafers and sneakers, as well as socks and shoe care products. Accessories include ties, bow ties, belts and braces, cufflinks, pocket squares, evening accessories, gloves and scarves, underwear, bags and wallets, umbrellas and wedding accessories.

Customization services and style guides

Charles Tyrwhitt offers a custom shirt service with an online design tool, with a starting price listed at $129 and a promotion of buying two units with a 10% discount. The company publishes guides on how to measure a shirt collar, how to tie a tie or a bow tie, how to fold a pocket square and how to style outfits for occasions such as weddings, job interviews or dinners.

Collections and collaborations

The catalog includes the shirt of the season, presented as The Trafalgar Weave, with a non-iron finish, cotton and nine colors available. The company maintains collaborations with sports figures such as Anthony Volpe, Luke Donald, Joe Root, Stuart Broad and Marcus Smith, as well as with England Rugby, British & Irish Lions, Fulham FC and The King's Trust. It also sells products from the New York Yankees and England Rugby brands.

Promotions and purchase conditions

The website shows promotions such as four shirts or polos for $299, with savings of up to $255, and buying two pants with a $40 discount. The company offers premium shipping with tracking, payment by credit card, PayPal and Apple Pay, and a full refund guarantee up to six months after purchase. It also states that it works with Planet Mark to reduce its carbon emissions year after year.

History and commitment

The brand presents itself with a forty-year history and maintains ethical trading, accessibility, privacy and modern slavery policies. It has a program to donate used men's clothing and publishes information about its beliefs, benefits and team, as well as job openings in the United Kingdom and the United States.