Linen is a fantastic fabric for shirts. It is highly absorbent and breathable, making it perfect for hot weather. We assume that linen is only wearable in the warmer months when in fact linen can be worn all year round as linen fabric is temperature regulating. We don't stop wearing cotton shirts in the winter months so why not linen?

There are many different styles of casual jackets for men, from classic denim to the anorak. At Order Materia we think the fit should be comfortable, versatile, and have a relaxed silhouette. Fasteners can be varied from buttons, zip, or snap fasteners. And what is the difference between a jacket and a coat? It’s usually the length. Jackets are shorter and usually made of lighter-weight fabrics. A casual jacket can be both lined or unlined and coats are usually lined.

What is an Overshirt I hear you say. Well, an Overshirt is an outerwear piece of clothing that is constructed like a shirt and worn like a casual jacket, but it is not a jacket. Are Overshirts in fashion? Oh yes. They are one of the most popular men's trends over the last 2 years. An Overshirt is a versatile garment that is meant to be worn over another layer or two of clothing like a teeshirt, shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie or sweater. The garment should be loose enough to wear another garment underneath but not loose enough to be unflattering.

Can casual shirts be tucked in?

If you’re unsure, here are some things to consider. Think of the occasion. Going to the pub? Untucked. Special occasion? Tucked in. And if you are tucking your shirt in, wearing a belt will make your outfit look neater. If you are wearing a casual shirt without a jacket, untucked. Wearing a casual jacket or a coat over a casual shirt changes things a little, as it becomes slightly less casual, so tucked in. There are other casual shirt types that can be worn untucked, including a short-sleeved shirt (Hawaiin patterned ones included) a t-shirt, a polo shirt, and a rugby shirt.

There have been many disputes as to who first made the shorter hemlines, but it was Mary Quant who pioneered 60s fashion in London. Born 11th February 1930 in Blackheath, London. Her parents were university professors. She studied illustration at Goldsmiths then apprenticed to an upmarket milliner in Mayfair. At 16 Alexander Plunkett Greene, grandson of Bertrand Russel and descendant of an aristocratic family, helped her to open her boutique ‘Bazaar’. Her iconic boutique ‘Bazaar’ on King’s Road London was opened in 1955, where her strong colours and simple shapes were born. Bazaar became the place to be, a hedonistic hangout of music, drinks and fashion, which appealed to the young. Short skirts and dresses were her signature look, making the mini popular on an international scale. The Quant definition of a mini required the bottom edge of the skirt to hit roughly halfway up the thigh and fall no more than 4” below the butt.

Men’s trousers fall into two categories, smart or casual. Smart trousers; think suit trousers. Casual; jeans or chinos. But what about something in between? You want to look like you have made an effort but with a sense of comfort and an injection of your own style. Good quality fabrics are a must and of course

I’m sure everyone reading this knows about Mary Quant and her iconic ’60s mini skirt. All the years later and the mini is still a fashionable piece of clothing. How short is a mini skirt? A mini skirt sits mid-thigh, but the actual length can range from 11” - 17” depending on the wearer's height and leg length. A micro mini, a massive 2022 trend, has a length of around 10”.

At Order Materia we are passionate about our choice of fabrics, our manufacturing process and the finish of our garments. Each garment that we design is manufactured to a high standard. The choice of fabrics, their construction, and manufacture are extremely important to us. We use a variety of manufacturing techniques that are relevant to each garment and type of fabric.