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Off the Shirt Cuffs

The two most visible parts of an attractive dress shirt beneath a blazer or jacket are the cuffs. As men we do not think about them that often, but there’s evidence that others do. The Esquire survey found that 41.9% of women preferred men with French cuffs. These are considered more formal but are nevertheless acceptable in more casual settings. Even if French cuffs are not necessarily your thing, considering other cuffs is another way to emphasize your personal style.

You might just look better with a two-button rounded cuff, or a barrel cuff – which is simpler and less formal than a French cuff.

What are Shirt Cuffs?

A layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve in a garment be it in shirt, coat or jacket at the wrist is referred to as a cuff.It is like a part of an anatomy that encloses the wrist added as an additional piece of fabric that is sewn onto the sleeve of shirts for men.  Cuffs are constructed by turning back or folding the fabric or a separate material is inserted and sewn on or else, worn separately which are attached by buttons or studs.

If you are unsure about how to wear cuffs or how many types of cuffs are there, then you are at the right place to explore the different types of cuffs and when to wear. So, what’s the wait for? Let’s explore the possibilities with CREDO,of wearing the cuffs and finding the right occasion for you.

Background of Shirt Cuffs

Shirt cuffs denoted the level of “formality”.Cuffs were present in the 15th century also, and to be honest at that time of the year cuffs were ornamentation in male suits. Did you know that between 15th till 18th century the rich men wore cuffs which had sleeves decorated with laces? Well, even today Catholic clergy were cuffs which have the same fine laces decorated on their cuffs. Later, the tailors of Savile Row invented various types of shirts for men cuffs for making their own shirts: button, link (single or double) and convertible cuffs.

Know about the Barrel Cuffs introduced by CREDOFORU

Barrel cuffs are not necessarily formal and informal, and they tilt towards the casual end of the field. The cuffs corners are square in position and it is fastened with one or two buttons which goes well with a casual shirt. These shirts for men work extremely well when worn with denims, blazer or a sports coat. The United States TV President Frank Underwood, from House of Cards just rocked the style by wearing the barrel cuffs which made a style statement across the world and this is enough to convince people to why you should opt for wearing a barrel cuff. You can make your look EXTRA-ordinary with CREDO. Try our CREDO ACCELERATE barrel cuff collections for men exclusively at out online store at www.credoforu.com

Let us learn about French Cuffs

History of French Cuffs

Why French cuffs are called French cuff? Well, to know this we need to go back to the 16th century, where the upper-class individuals used ribbons to prevent the ruffled ends of their shirts sleeves from coming open. This practice continued till many centuries. Later, by the early 19th century, when the construction of modern shirts for men came into existence, the ruffles were replaced by the cuffs which had secured links. One such story claims that French cuffs kick started when Napoleon ordered extra-long sleeves for the shirts which was worn by his soldiers in his troops of army so that they could wipe their noses on the end of their sleeves and then roll back their cuffs back.  This story has no historical evidence however, it is more of a fun story to hear!

French cuffs or double cuffs are the cuffs which allow the fabric to roll it back over itself and seal it with cuff-links or silk knots.There are holes on both sides of the cuff through the layers of the fabric of the garment. Most French cuffs has four holes in a cuff, and some has a total of six holes in the inner fabric portion of the cuff.  French cuffs should only be worn in a formal affair. It goes best with a tie specifically a black complimented by a pair of formal trousers.

Do you know about the Convertible Cuffs?

Convertible cuffs are the combination of Barrel and French cuffs. These cuffs can be sealed with either a button or a cuff link. These types of shirts for men cannot be categorized as either casual or formal. It is approximately 2.5” long.  This cuff is on the vogue for its extreme versatility. It is consisted of a single layer and its shape is like a barrel cuff with an addition to an extra buttonhole in which a cuff link can be threaded through.

Convertible cuff can be worn with buttoned for a more casual look or with the cuff links. The convertible cuff can take you on a smooth drive from a morning office event to an evening party with ease. These cuffs are a lesser known cuff that has rose to popularity within a short span of time.

What are angle cuffs?

Angled at 45 degrees at the corner, this cuff is known as Angle cuff or Mitered cuff. These cuffs increase your style statement. It is quite common cuff and it is one such type of ready-to-go type of wear. The accent of the shirts for men cuffs gives you a more formal look than casual. The cuffs can be fastened with one or two buttons. Angle cuffs are a good option when you want to put emphasize on your watch or when you need to showcase that you are a man who pays full attention to the finishing touches!

What are Neapolitan Cuffs introduced by CREDOFORU?

Join the journey with CREDO, who will introduce you to what are cocktail shirt cuffs. It is likely that it got it name in London during the 1930s. These cuffs are also known as the Turn back cuffs, the Casino, Portfolio, or the James Bond cuff or Neapolitan cuffs. These cuffs were popularized by Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr.No. in the late 60’s.  It is a double-length barrel cuff that is folded over itself with the cuff hems on a diagonal line. These cuffs are probably the forgotten menswear cuff in this 21st century.

Neapolitan cuffs are practical and stylish, a road to finish the sleeve on shirts for men.  It is distinguished by the combination of a button closure and cutaway fold back. These cuffs are perfect for summer weddings especially on a beach, dressier garden parties and of course, after work cocktails parties with the cocktail shirts for men cuffs. These cuffs are the settlement between Buttoned cuffs and the Link cuffs. It does not fold back on itself and it is fastened with buttons. These shirts for men cuff sometimes have an interior color that remains visible inside the fold. credo accelerate shirts for men with Neapolitan cuffs can be worn for a casual look with a tie and a pair of jeans.

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Know about the Two Button cuffs

Two button cuffs are single layer alternative to the double cuff. A two button cuff has a longer barrel than on one button cuff and it provides a distinctive look when worn. If worn with a business suit or in a casual affair, the two button cuffs are practically a substitute for double cuffs with cuff-links. It also has a gauntlet button, an additional button on the opening of the sleeve above the cuff. They are easier to roll up when you prefer a casual look.CREDO advice that these type of shirts for men cuff goes best in a formal as well as casual, be it with formal trousers or a pair of jeans.

What is rounded cuff?

Rounded cuffs are pretty much rounded as it sounds! CREDO brings to your notice about rounded cuffs which have a rounded cut, almost a quarter circle. It is largely innocuous, and soft on the eye’s. By wearing rounded cuff shirts for men, you can wear your confident in the middle of the road in an entirely inoffensive way! The corners of this cuffs are casual and comfortable. These cuffs are informal in nature and works well with button down collar shirts for men. Rounded cuffs are small, but its significant design adds a finishing touch to the shirts for men.

Shirts are valuable garments which are handled with dignity and care. Cuffs make a difference once worn and brings everyone’s attention to you and makes you a real style specialist! CREDO ACCELERATE is a brand which brings to you a vivid collection of shirts for men that are made from fabrics of Arvind, Raymond, Mafatlal, Siyarams, Graviera and so on. You can see our collection at www.credoforu.com for formal and casual wear where you can showcase your dressing style from dusk till dawn!

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CREDO’s Kolkata

Sail across the unsung side of Calcutta.

Explore the unexplored! Calcutta’s Heritage Walk Tour is a gem in the woods in fact a perfect tour for tourists who are affectionate to explore the unexplored areas of Calcutta. Calcutta is a land full of enthusiast people all around the so called “the city of joy” and if you devote at least three-five hours minimum of your 24 hours schedule for the heritage walk, then we can walk past the colonial buildings made during the British reign in the 19th century.

Calcutta was the “the Jewel of the East” in the East India Company days. The tour is an absolute worth it as it ends with the sunset in the banks of the Ganges! Your eyes will encounter the Calcutta’s landmark Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu (Hoogly Bridge) from the Ghat of the river Ganges which is surrounded by the cool breeze and wonderful walks beside the Ganges river complimented by boats, ships sailing around. Visiting this place, you will have the times of your life so what’s the wait for? Let’s Walk-Explore-Enjoy!

At 7:00 in the morning our CREDO Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel doorstep. Dress up and be ready and to look perfect and suit the occasion CREDO brings to you a guidebook for men where you can find shirts for men which specifically will suit the event. Try wearing CREDO check or stripe shirts. You can absolutely browse the collection of shirts for men in the website of www.credoforu.com where CREDO brings to you an amazing collection of bespoke men’s shirts which will be perfect and comfortable for your mission to witness the city of Calcutta. You will be driven by a car to ‘the city of joy’ — the colonial city developed by the East India Company. We will walk past the colonial buildings of the 19th century made during the British reign. Let’s explore a few destination hubs of Calcutta.

• Raj Bhavan (Governor’s House):

It’s the Governor of West Bengal’s official residence built in 1803. After the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858, it became the official residence of the Viceroy of India. It’s a three-storied building which requires permission of the Additional Chief Secretary prior to visiting and mentioning the preferred dates, purpose of visit and numbers of person visiting the place.

• Calcutta High Court:

Calcutta High Court, the oldest high court in India established in 1st July 1862. Designed by Mr. Walter Granville, a government architect, established at the Presidency Town by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date 26 June 1862.

• Hotel Great Eastern:

This is a colonial era hotel and longest operating luxury hotel chain in India. The hotel was established in 1841. The architecture is famous for its combination of Victorian, Edwardian and Contemporary styles. It has 215 operational rooms and suites and 13,000 square feet of banquet and conference space. The Lalit operates two restaurants namely, Alfresco and The Legacy Grill which has a multiple option to dine for. The CREDO tour guide can take you either to Alfresco or The Legacy Grill for your afternoon bon appetite!

• Kolkata Town Hall:

Originated in 1813 by the architect and engineer Major-Gen. John Garstin built in Roman Doric style to provide the Europeans a place for social gathering. It is located in the centre of Calcutta in Esplanade. In the Town Hall there consists a library which has the entire collection of rare books and journals on Kolkata. It now has almost a collection of 12,000 books and journals to name a few valuable books held by the library are: Wilmot Corfield- Calcutta faces and places in pre-camera days, Henry Hyde- Parochial Annals of Bengal, Charles Moor- The Sheriffs of Fort William from 1775 to 1926, Harry Hobbs- The Romance of Calcutta sweep.

• The Writer’s Building:

The CREDO tour guide will take you to the Writer’s Building which is in the capital city of Kolkata. It was originally served as an administrative office for writers. Designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777 and located in Lal Dighi, BBD Bagh, Kolkata. At the time of completion in the year 1780, the Writer’s Building was considered to have the first three-storey constructed building in Calcutta. Isn’t it interesting?

• Lal Dighi (Red Tank):

Lal Dighi existed long before the arrival of Job Charnock. The local name for Lal Dighi was ‘Lal Bagh’ or ‘Lall Bagh’ owing to the name of the area location. The place depicted the celebration of Holi, the festival of colours. It is a man-made water body surrounded by historic buildings of General Post Office, Writer’s Building, Reserve Bank of India, Andrew’s Church etc. Beside visiting Lal Dighi if you want to drop by the places around then you can visit the famous Indian Museum– the oldest and largest museum in the world where you can encounter unique antiques, paintings, sculptors, armour and many more, Nakhoda Masjid -the mosque which is the imitation of mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Fouzaan at Agra, New Market — the oldest retail therapy you can get in the city!

• St. John’s Church:

St. John’s Church is the third oldest church situated in Calcutta. A Parish church of Bengal built in the year 1787. Did you know that it was in this very church that Job Charnock — the founder of Calcutta was buried with his family?

It is in the North-West corner of Raj Bhavan, Calcutta. The three important memorials you can witness inside the St. John’s Church are:

Job Charnock’s Tomb:

The founder of Calcutta, came as a British trader back in 1690 to the Sutanuti village and combined three villages of Govindopur, Kalikata and Sutanuti to form the present-day Metropolis of Calcutta. After two years he died following which his son-in-law built a memorial in his honour where his tomb can be found in this church.

The Black Hole Monument:

This monument was built in the memory of the Black Hole tragedy. In the year 1756, Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah took 146 British prisoners and locked them in a room which measured 14 feet by 8 feet where 123 died out of heart attack and suffocation, only 23 could survive. Do you know the fact that earlier no people other than prisoners, clowns, prostitutes and socially marginalised people were allowed to wear stripe shirts? To know more visit https://credoforu.fashion.blog/2020/01/31/know-your-stripes/ One of the survivors named John Holwell who later became the Governor of West Bengal left this account of this Black Hole Monument.

Lady Canning Memorial:

She was the wife of the Governor General and Viceroy of India, Charles Canning. The tomb was built in her memory (1817–1861) in which her name was made immortal by a sweet maker, Bhim Nag who made Pantua, a type of sweet and named after her as Ladykeni.

 Eden Gardens:

A cricket ground in Kolkata established in 1864. The second largest ground in India with a capacity of carrying 66,349 crowd. It is almost 156 years old. The Eden Garden was initially named before as ‘Auckland Circus Gardens’ which was built between Babughat and Fort William. Eden has hosted 15 World Cups of both men’s and women’s cricket.

Calcutta is synonymous to the foundation of CREDO (which is ‘I BELIEVE’ in Latin) The spirit of Calcutta believes in the City of Joy to light the passion of culture which dwells in the heart of every resident. Truly, CREDO’s Kolkata is the cultural capital of India. So why to wait? Take a deep breath and start your voyage in the city of joy to find your piece of happiness.

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IRON GRIT STORY of the IRONMAN

Once an American author, Napoleon Hill said, “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way”. While remembering his words we came across a man who resembles that of the small contributions he made to change the life of people around him. The Ironman, as we decided to call him, not only for the profession he was in but also for the sheer iron grit exhibited by him to overcome extreme odds and lead an exemplary life of a true Indian. Yes, we are talking about Mr. Kaif Khan who hails from Subhashgram, living in a nondescript locality called Rajpur in the Indian State of West Bengal. Since birth, he has not left his small village where he still lives with his mother, elder brother, younger sister, his wife and three sons (6 to 9 years of age).  

At his teens, he had to abandon his studies due to the paralysis of his father. The responsibility of being the only 'bread earner' fell upon him - a daunting task for a 17-year-old kid. His belief in his ability to survive and earn led him to become an apprentice at a local laundry where he learned to iron clothes. He had to abandon his curricular at Mulickpur High School due to his inability to afford an education in the face of poverty. Kaif dreamt to be a driver, zipping around in cars and one day owning his own taxi. Fate was not in agreement. He labored day and night at the laundry, under coal-fired ovens - inhaling smoke, chocking at it but determined to earn a living for his family.  A decade passed. Kaif, now a young man of 27 years, accepted his life but always knew of the hazards of inhaling coal smog 16 hours a day. Kaif today has a family of his own, children and a loving wife.

Finally, fate smiled on Kaif - rewarding him for his patience and faith. He was taken in by CREDO a non-profit Charitable Trust where he was trained to use an eco-friendly electric Automatic Steam iron  at their Kolkata garments incubation center - moving him away from the hazards of the toxic coal-fired Ironing life. He joined on 18th June 2019 and he is loving his work at CREDO. Now he has a stable job with CREDO. He has respite from his earlier life at the air-conditioned CREDO IC-SURE garments incubation center. Kaif's life has changed. A structured job has taught him not only the art of modern ironing but also to be punctual and disciplined. Moreover, he has become an important stakeholder in the assembly line in the process of making shirts for men at CREDO. IC-SURE by CREDO is basically a training cum tailoring unit for garments that produce high quality branded shirts for men in formal and casual orientation. Kaif is an important contributor in Quality Control as his acute concentration during the final finishing process, ironing ensures that each CREDO shirt for men goes through a rigorous inspection before packing.

The Ironman’s life was going on smoothly but fate had a harsh chapter awaiting. On the fateful afternoon of 15th August 2019, his wife got burnt while cooking on kerosene fired home oven - a domestic accident while Kaif was at work. 35% of her body got burnt when she was cooking food for her family in the oil stove. She was immediately rushed to Bangur hospital and admitted to the burns unit. CREDO assisted Kaif by sponsoring the expensive treatment required. She started to recover, slowly but steadily. During the month-long hospitalization, the Ironman was unstoppable in his dedication to his work, so much so, that he used to work at the CREDO Incubation Centre whenever he could make time between caring for his ailing wife and fending for his family, in her absence. The Ironman got financial support from the IC-SURE a team in overcoming the hurdles faced by him and his wife.

Ironman’s story is a tale of strength overcoming all odds in life and striving to be a model citizen. IRONMAN exudes faith, struggle, and victory over circumstances - the iron will of a youngster to earn honest bread. But can the thousands of IRONMEN working around the dark furnaces of coal-fired laundry services have a chance to survive long? How much of the tar and smog can their lungs accept before they succumb to life-threatening ailments? How will Kaif survive if his lungs and body give in!  

Background of the charcoal iron:

Do you know what a coal Iron is or how it functions? Do we care enough to learn the hazards IRONMEN takes to ensure the crisp shirts and dresses we wear? Well, a coal iron is created by the smelting of iron ore with charcoal. It was invented in 15th century China. Way back, during 1st century BC, the process of ironing was based on using metal pans filled with hot charcoal. Can you believe the fact that Archaeologists have discovered paintings in which it is depicted the process of ironing by women using superheated coal filled pans! The Iron’s forte is in smoothening of clothes for a good feel to wear them.

The iron consisted of a single body with a lid that could be easily moved attached to the rear on an angle to be opened and closed thus, transmitting the heat necessary for ironing as a result of placing coal in it. At the top, it has a wooden handle that is served to prevent the burning of the ironing hand. The resultant burning coal smog and tar is a major health hazard for the ironmen leading up to cancer and other respiratory diseases.

The Art of Ironing:

Modern Steam Iron which is used in the Incubation Centre by CREDO is from the company 'Messer' operating at 1000 volt. This is a precision-made iron that helps in ironing the shirts for men in a unique way without much of the hard work nor the health hazards which were required in the previous days. First of all the collar is on the priority list. The collar is pressed through the steam iron and then a hard paper - cut to the collar size, is inserted inside so that the collar remains stiff and captures its position. The paper is later removed and then a transparent collar band is inserted. While ironing the ARM portion of the CREDO shirt for men, a water spray is used followed by light ironing. Next, the body section of the CREDO shirt for men is executed which follows the same procedure to that of spraying water and then ironing and concluding it by folding the CREDO shirt for men and bringing the shirts to the buyers in such a way that it gets eye seeking attention.

The role of Ironman is indeed praiseworthy and we somehow tend to forget the micro contributions which ultimately creates the image of a praiseworthy CREDO shirt for men. Kaif Khan is a good learner and a dedicated family man. He stands up for all that is good and humble while CREDO helped him to earn at will while serving society.

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The Lady Who Believed in Herself

Neha Khatoon, a promising talent who is challenged by poverty and unfavourable circumstances fight back with self-belief and CREDO support.

Neha is one such young woman who has fire in the belly and dreams in her eyes to soar against the opposing currents.

She is the youngest child in the family who was brought up by her Naani (grandmother) since the age of six due to poverty and unfortunate twists and turns of fate. She studied in a Bengali medium school till Class – VIII but once again had to take a premature about-turn from studies owing to unfavourable circumstances in life. Neha understood very early in life the importance of standing on her feet. To be economically self-reliant she took basic stitching lessons from a local tailoring training centre. She also learnt Urdu and Arabic and started teaching these languages to the local children. In spite of doing everything possible to win over her antagonistic circumstances, Neha was floating like a rudderless boat till she met her benevolent Rotarian mentor Jayshree Sanghvi.  Rotarian Jayshree introduced her to CREDO.

 Rotary Club of Calcutta Chowrenghee, where Rotarian Jayshree is the club Director has partnered with the Charitable Trust 'CREDO' - a non-profit empowerment project.

Introduced Neha to their training and entrepreneurship development program - 'Mission Swabhimaan'.

Here Neha received training in the tailoring of premium shirts for men while receiving a stipend along with employment and entrepreneurial opportunity. CREDO envisioned an Incubation Centre for Start-Ups, Rehabilitation & Empowerment (IC-SURE) for the underprivileged people in society.

CREDO IC-SURE started its pilot project at Kolkata by creating a state-of-the-art garment manufacturing facility to incubate potential entrepreneurs from weaker section of society who can be trained and employed to contribute towards the nation’s economic progress.

Neha’s grandmother happens to stay adjacent to the CREDO IC-SURE facility and advised Neha to try her luck at CREDO, assist by Rotary Club of Calcutta Chowrenghee.

At CREDO IC-Sure Incubation Centre, Neha 'unlearnt' whatever she was taught in the local tailoring training centre and relearnt the tricks and techniques of garment stitching as per international quality standards. She admits, “Here I learnt to give quality finish to different types of garments by maintaining exceptional manufacturing standards.” CREDO training gave Neha’s imagination wings and she tried her hands at creating a wide gamut of demo products like foot wares, bags, shirts, aprons, doormats, caps, kitchen gloves, and refrigerator cover.

Neha now knows how to tailor men’s garments using advanced Japanese Technology JUKI machines and how to align all the parts of a mill fabric shirt for men with seamless stitching. Neha is well on her way to becoming an expert in manufacturing quality shirts for men with perfect enduring finishing.

Neha is not only a fast and passionate learner but also an excellent team worker who loves to work with the CREDO family. She is still able to pursue her other interests like teaching Urdu and Arabic to local children while picking up the expertise for tailoring quality garments at CREDO. She loves the amicable environment at the CREDO IC SURE Incubation Centre and treats this place as the launchpad for her dreams to build her own enterprise someday. This enterprise will be yet another initiative that will inspire and nurture women like her to achieve their dreams.

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Know Your STRIPES

Even though in your hectic schedule you have to be presentable or choose the right kind of clothing to attend a conference, or a meeting and balance both the pressure like a pro. We all know that the key to the success of one’s life initiates from the first impression of dressing.

Did you know that in the Middle Ages wearing stripe shirts was a perilous act!! This was elaborated in the book ‘The Devil’s Cloth: A History of Stripes’ written by Michel Pastoureau where he recounts the horrifying story of a cobbler in North French where he was condemned to death as he was spotted with stripped clothes.

These stripes cloth was worn basically by the socially deprived people such as prostitutes, cripples, jugglers or clowns. Later in the 20th century, in many of the American states, many begun to abolish the notion of the stripes that were created in the Middle Ages and this was marked as undesirable.

The series of lines which does not cross each other and which goes parallels one after the other is termed as Stripes. They're even accented with colored thread to make for a more tumultuous look great for casual settings but unlikely to work in the office. Let’s have a look at the types of stripes that are uniquely famous in their own way.

Know the Bengal Stripes:-

What is Bengal Stripes? Well, it’s a type of shirt which has a ¼” alternative stripe. This stripe is one of the widest stripe found in the category of stripes which is good business wear.

Bengal stripe looks best when worn with a solid or pattern suit with a tie.

The HAIRLINE STRIPES:-

Hairline Stripes are the thinnest stripes whose thickness is like that of a hair. These stripes are actually placed close to each other which gives a solid effect to the shirt.

The thinness of the stripe from far away will appear as a solid color shirt for men which will give an ultimate chic look to a men’s formal look.

 What do you think of Pin Stripes??

These are vertical stripes that are mostly one or two yards thick and sometimes broken or dashed in between the vertical lines. The spacing of these stripes barely exceeds 5/8”. The uniqueness of pinstripe is that a man will look dapper in this pinstripe with a suite without outdating the look be it in dusk or dawn. Try out the amazing collection of CREDO ACCELERATE at www.credoforu.com

If you choose light-colored pin-striped shirts than go for a classic suit like that of navy blue, black or grey accordingly. LUCID by RAYMOND fabric which is a pure cotton fabric is a must wear stripe shirt for men presented by CREDO.  

These are classic formals for any meetings or day-to-day wear for your monotonous office course!

A guide to what is a Chalk Stripe –

A series of lines used to give a stripe effect that resembles a line made by tailor’s chalk can be termed as chalk stripe. The chalk stripe pretty much looks like a rope. These stripes are a little fuzzy. The chalk stripes were adopted in the 1910s by the modern city slickers as corporate big wigs. It is very interesting to know that these stripes were worn in the British and American finance firms where bankers were permitted to wear these chalk stripes.

Chalk stripes are best worn in a formal affair. Its usage is best for office wear, or for any meetings on weekdays. You can try something new of these type of shirts for men which can be found on www.credoforu.com

Check the premium collection of CREDO ACCELERATE shirts for men of chalk stripes.   

Multi-track Stripe -     

The multi-track stripe shirt has numerous colors incorporated in the fabric. These stripes are referred to as bar code stripes. These stripes have vertical lines that coincided with another stripe and are perfect for the winters. The multi-track stripe shirt for men can best be worn for casual wear.

These type of stripes goes well with different types of denim, trousers or even shorts with the shirt tucked in to get a sharp look which is an addition to your attitude. You should try the premium collection of multi-track stripe shirts for men of CREDO ACCELERATE.  

What are Roman Stripes?

Roman Stripes are multi-colored stripes which are often known as Rainbow Stripes. These are multi-colored contrasting stripes and range in thickness to create an arousing effect.

The repetition of this effect is quite large to give the impact of many different colors used. Different combinations of colors can be used and the fabric can be color woven rather than print.  

 What is Double-Stripe Pattern? 

 It’s a pattern that accounts for multiple pinstripes, pencil stripes, or narrow stripes. CREDO ACCELERATE Double-Striped linen blend woven fabric is best suited for casual wear. This linen mixture combines the comfort of linen and the luxury of cotton with texture and weight of double cloth material.

Know about Mille Stripe –

The stripes are usually formed by groups of two or three threads, and a true thread-by-thread stripe is known as an end-on-end. Mille stripe shirt for men looks like a solid from a short distance. 

Seersucker Stripe Fabric

From Kaufman Fabrics, this very lightweight woven cotton blend Seersucker Stripe Fabric is light and summery. Made with combed cotton, this versatile fabric is perfect for stylish summer suits, dresses, heirloom projects or children’s apparel. It can also be used for lightweight curtains, home decor accents, and even bedding accessories.

Even though in your hectic schedule you have to be presentable or choose the right kind of clothing to attend a conference, or a meeting and balance both the pressure like a pro. We all know that the key to the success of one’s life initiates from the first impression of dressing.

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Know Your Shirts Collar

A COLLAR is the ultimate portion which gets extremely noticed when you suit up. Attractive dress shirts for men arrive with various collars, and like anything you need to get the ones that serves you best.

Do you often wear a tie? Try prioritizing a forward point collar (less than 35 degrees) to better complement the look.

 Straight collar can be utilized for extending the face for getting a sharp look who’s having a round face.  It is preferable with a tie and a suit. This ensures that the collar stays crisp and hard.

Know more about Mandarin Collar:

Go casual in a relaxed mood with Mandarin Collar. The Mandarin collar is also known as Korean, Chinese or Nehru Collar. The US Army’s Army combat uniform has intensely populated the concept of Mandarin collar.

The Mandarin collar heads back to the kings and aristocrats which allowed them to wear an outfit that suited up the climate and comfortably poised with an addition to the fashion wardrobe. This collar is defined by short stand-up collar which cannot be folded and it can count on you for a perfect weekend party. Try searching out the premium collection of Mandarin collar of CREDO ACCELERATE at www.credoforu.com

When to wear a Spread Collar shirt?

If you prefer to undo a couple of buttons, then invest in a few spread collars (45-55 degree spread) that work for the style. A certain number of collar more suits to the casual affair like that of the Spread collar, the most popular amongst all collars. The CREDO Spread collar shirts for men are best recommended for long or thin facial features. The spread collar helps to create a space to even out the facial look of the person. The man which has a round face should avoid these collars or can try out without using a tie.

Button-Down Collar:

Do you know about Button-Down Collar? It’s a collar that has been connected to the fabric. This collar is not for formal occasions and has drawn attraction to casual events. This type of shirt for men can be worn out with or without a tie. You can choose to wear this button-down collar men shirt with a pair of shorts keeping it untucked with an addition to a pair of sneakers basically to beat the scorching heat of the summers.

Cutaway Collars:

Do you know that in the 1930s a collar was invented which is called a Cutaway Collar and sometimes it is also known as Windsor Collar.

The cutaway collar tips are short and open, spaced out and outstretched. This collar has few features which are worth noticing it. First, its collar is manufactured in a way to put a bow or tie which will ultimately end up showing the collar band on either side. Second, the cutaway collar remains exposed while wearing a suit. Third, the cutaway collar frames the facial get-up with skinnier or longer faces. This is best to wear when you are uplifted for any party with a carelessness attitude to pull off the best in you.

Wingtip Collars:

The wingtip collar is compared to Gladstone collar which is coined after the former prime minister of England named William Gladstone who is known as the predecessor of the wingtip collar. The wingtip collar was famous during the 1900’s however it has lost its popularity as the spread collars have started to dominate the collar industry.  

Yet, Wingtip collar is one of the most famous collar. When one needs to put a bow or tie than this is the perfect collar choice for you. This collar is basically for exceptional occasions to light up your mood.

A guide to wearing a Wingtip Collar:

Wingtip collar is best suited to wear in any occasion especially in a wedding occasions. If you are wearing a cutaway suit or a tuxedo than wingtip collar will best suit you. This is a collar which takes you back to the classic era of the 90’s. The job of the COLLAR is to uplift the man’s facial strategy with the confidence and strength by hiding the loopholes of the man wearing the shirt.  Since you have gained much knowledge about the types of collars why not try the CREDO ACCELERATE collared shirts.

When to wear a Notch Collar? A Notch collar is an angled collar that creates a step effect. This goes best in a casual affair. Be sure to avoid Notch collars in formal wear. A notch collar best goes with a pair of dark denim without tears or rips. The job of the COLLAR is to uplift the man’s facial strategy with confidence and strength by hiding the loopholes of the man wearing the shirt.  Since you have gained much knowledge about the types of collars why not try the CREDO ACCELERATE collared shirts.

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Know Your Colour Tone

Find The Right Shirt Colour For Your Skin Tone.

LIGHT SKIN WITH LIGHT HAIR-

TAN SKIN WITH DARK HAIR-

DARK SKIN WITH DARK HAIR-

LIGHT SKIN WITH DARK HAIR-

Colour and complexion are what most men lack in paying attention. But in this 21st century why not try something different and take a step ahead to pick up the shirts for men in colours that will best suit your skin tone.

In the mid-19th century, Austrian explorer Felix Von Luschan came up with 36 different skin tones with which to classify humans.

That's pretty complicated!

Alan Flusser made it easy for all guys to get – it's all about contrast.

Pale skin tone with dark hair -  

What does this mean? For a lot of men, it's about how your hair looks against your skin tone. If you're pale with dark hair, generally North Indian and fair-complexioned men - then you have a high contrast look, which means you'd benefit from richer and fuller colours.

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Complementing the face with these will help illuminate it, rather than drowning it in a sea of pastels. AVOID PASTELS.

For those tan men with dark hair -

Shirts for men with medium contrast – such as tan men with dark hair, generally depicts most Indians – look better in medium colours such as olive greens, medium blues and salmon reds. These are still bold in their own right, but lessen the intensity a bit so as not to distract from the wearer's face. Pastels will also suit.

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Men with light skin and dark hair -

At the extreme we have low contrast men – these being men with light skin tones and light to dark hair, men generally hailing from North and North East India. In these cases, it's important to hunt for muted colours such as pastels, beige, and off-white to complement the face.

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Men having dark skin with dark hair -

Guys with dark skin and dark hair have an interesting predicament. They tend to be low contrast in appearance, but such colours don't do them any favours.

Men with medium-dark skin look best in medium-contrast. Darker men look best in high-contrast colours. Men with considerably dark faces will produce equally significant contrast when adorned with a bright white or blue shirts for men.

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Now go!!! What’s the wait for. Dress up for yourself to look confident and smart to gush up around the corner you like.

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The Story of Transformation behind IC-SURE by CREDO

Passion resides in every human being but it needs a lot of perseverance to bring that to reality. CREDO has found a unique opportunity to train the urban and rural poor in the art of commercial garment manufacturing specialized in the tailoring of shirts for men. Bespoke tailors and cutter masters have been appointed at the IC-SURE by CREDO who are painstakingly training the poor men and women from society to become master tailor themselves. Transforming a cowshed to an ultra-modern air-conditioned incubation center, IC-SURE was a journey that gave humanity a scope towards social empowerment.  The story of our CREDO shirts for men has its roots attached to IC-SURE. IC-SURE stands for Incubation Centre for Start-Ups, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. People who are underprivileged at IC-SURE for tailoring shirts for men which are made of fabrics from Raymond, Arvind, Mafatlal, Siyarams and so on. The underprivileged have also got the opportunity to learn the art of production in highly specialized Japanese computerized Juki machines stitched from German Gutermann Threads. These shirts for men are not only made from premium fabrics but also provide the buyers with an unmatched economical value starting from Rs.800/- onwards. The collection of shirts for men available at www.credoforu.com on giving a promo code “credoforu”  you can get upto 45% off.