I like them and have a few T&A shirts with them, yet for some reason I find that I don't wear them very often.
FWIW, I don't think they're particularly casual (I'd say more formal than barrel cuffs), nor are they any flashier than double cuffs with metal links. With a button-down though? Seems that a button down collar is too casual to pull off turnbacks.
I am not a fan either. Even if they were acceptable for work, I wouldn't wear them. They smell of Eric Glennie to me.
However, I do think they would look more acceptable if they weren't made with two different fabric types. The "contrast" cuffs seem to yell for attention. "Hey, look at me, I'm uniquie."
I have these cuffs on this Ben Sherman I have. They are very soft though, much like the collar (which is almost 70s huge). Apart from the collar I like the shirt.
Can you roll your shirt sleeves easily with these cuffs (or at least as easily as sleeves with French cuffs)? I guess you can't flip your cuffs up at the wrist like you can with normal barrel cuffs.
I have a few T&A with these cuffs (heard folks in the turnbull store requesting the "bond" cuff) - you can only get them from turnbull on the bespoke shirts. anyways, they are sort of cool, only with a suit
Beautiful shirts! They remind me of some Robert Graham designs, only better since they're bespoke. Care to divulge the location of the two beautiful ladies?
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Originally Posted by Mustapha
As the owner of those shirts that the OP posted I just want to say that those are my most conservative turnback cuffs. I agree with some here who opined that if the material did not contrast it would make for a much more business appropriate shirt. How appropriate I guess would depend on your environment. I would also guess that a plain all white poplin turnback cuff shirt would be quietly distinctive and not jar any observer.
As a classicist in dress: quiet suits, rep ties and white shirts with barrel cuffs for meetings and weddings, etc., I wear these turnback cuff shirts for 'fun'. 'Fun' being with jeans and RM Williams boots. It's my look and I try to look comfortable in it. Here is one that I posted to shocking silence awhile back.
I am constantly being asked where I bought these shirts, so certainly the 'fun' factor counts for something. Being bespoke is icing on the cake. , as is the opportunity to consult with the two beautiful ladies that create these for me; and surprise and delight me with the colour, button and fabric combinations.
Beautiful shirts! They remind me of some Robert Graham designs, only better since they're bespoke. Care to divulge the location of the two beautiful ladies?
But of course. The two ladies are Rosa and Johanna, located in Toronto. They work for Don Lee of Trend Custom Tailors.