The best part of getting a custom made shirt is imagining all the potential details that you can add to make your shirt totally unique. Looking at historical photos of men with memorable style, most of these guys wore shirts that had exceptional details that eventually became their trademark look – certain kinds of cuffs, collar shapes, pocket styles, etc.

Marilyn Monroe wearing an example of a custom monogram

One of the most enduring and fun details that can be added to a shirt is the MONOGRAM.

From initials, slogans and symbols – our new state-of-the-art computerized embroidery machine can make almost anything a possibility. Right now in our Hamilton 1883 ready to wear line, two new styles that were inspired by custom monograms are currently available: The Bar H is our take on a Hamilton rancher logo; and the “MINE” Monogram, cleverly states that the shirt belongs to you, and you alone.

For many of our custom clients, adding the monogram is the one decorative element that sets their shirt apart from all others. With initials being the most popular request, here in Texas having your ranch name or symbol is also a very common addition.

Image YOUR possibilities….stylish Fiat heir, Lapo Elkann, with the Italian flag monogrammed on his cuff

A great custom monogram story happened a number of years ago when a Hamilton client ordered a dozen shirts with the request of his special brand to be sewn onto the lower front panel of each and every shirt. Quite by accident, the actual words SPECIAL BRAND were sewn spelled out onto each and every shirt. The customer received the order, called the shop to question the mistake, and was so amused by the result that our client still orders Special Brand monogrammed on all his shirts to this day.

Another rogue client once placed an order using a famous deceased politicians initials on his shirts as his own…just to impress the ladies with a VERY odd conversation starter.

Examples of monograms belonging to the the Duke of Windsor

While we haven’t made that mistake again, and we don’t necessarily recommend deception as part of your style – its certainly makes it fun to think outside of the box. A one-of-a-kind shirt can go a long way in really defining your style, and its also great way to inject a sense of fun into your wardrobe. Keep our monogram detail option in mind for the upcoming holidays, a personalized shirt would make a really great gift.

A couple more ideas…check out these recent examples of awesome Texas football pride monograms that we’ve been making up for clients:

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