The collar of a shirt is one of its distinctive elements, perhaps the most important, also because whatever clothing is always visible. Originally it was a separate element from the shirt connected to it by buttonholes and buttons. Starting from the 19th century, the collar was merged with the shirt, becoming its distinctive feature.

The collar and its shape define the style of the shirt and, net of personal preferences, there is a sort of collar etiquette that defines the right collar for the right event.

The shirt was born inextricably linked to the tie of which it is the guest par excellence, but today the shirt is a garment that in most cases is worn without a tie and there are many collars that redefine it in a sporty way, for example the button collar down.

The classic hills, of which however there are many different interpretations, are:

the Italian neck: neck with straight points quite close to each other, the distance can change by a few centimeters depending on the tie, ideal for an elegant and formal look, it is actually one of the most popular today and is commonly especially without a tie

The French collar: it is a straight point collar whose distance is much greater than the Italian one, ideal for hosting ties with a Windsor model knotr

The semi-french collar: a cross between the Italian and French necks, the distance between its points is in fact halfway between the two previous hills. Less formal than French, but still suitable for wearing with a tie.

The button down collar: of typically sporting use, its genesis dates back to the polo uniforms of the late 19th century, it is characterized by 2 buttons that fix the tips to the tunic. Ideal for casual and sporty clothing, but not very suitable for use with a tie and certainly not recommended for ceremonies or formal occasions.

The diplomatic collar: characterized by points bent outwards, it represents the standard for ceremonies and representative events, and is certainly the most elegant collar, usually used with very fine fabrics and cuffs strictly with cufflinks.

The korean collar: certainly the most famous and used neck in the world is composed only of the solino without points. In our fashion it is often associated with linen fabrics and with a typically sporty use, even if it was originally used for shirts suitable for tailcoats and tuxedos.