Budd is an English brand, which was established in 1910. It offers bespoke, made-to-measure and ready-to-wear shirts; all of them are manufactured in England. Budd shirts feature traditional non-fused collars, removable collar stays, side gussets, single-needle stitching, split yokes (cut NOT on the bias) and thin mother-of-pearl buttons (usually sewn by machines, without shanks; if you order a bespoke shirt, they can sew them on by hand / by request). There is no hand-stitching, but the fabric is cut by hand.

Budd often uses high-quality shirtings from Alumo (genuine 2-ply – 2×2, Made in Switzerland, Oeko-Tex Standard 100, extra-long staple Egyptian cotton). Besides, Budd also uses Acorn, Testa Atelier Romentino, Albini, Thomas Mason and Monti fabrics. Yarn numbers: 100 – 170. There are shirts made of certified Sea Island cotton too. Some shirts are made of Irish linen fabrics, wool + cotton and 85% cotton + 15% cashmere fabrics.

Weaves: poplin, oxford, end-on-end, zephyr, twill / herringbone, marcella, voile. Patterns: checks (tattersall, gingham, micro check), houndstooth, stripes, herringbone; there are solid colour shirts too. The range of colours and shades is wide (white, blue, pink, khaki, cream, lilac, red, purple, green, navy, etc). Sizes (ready-to-wear): 15 – 18 in. (= 38 – 45.5 cm). Sleeve length options: 32, 33, 34, 35 in. Classic fit, tailored fit. Button cuffs, French cuffs. Collars: Budd, bank, button down, round pin, tab, Washington, neckband, wing.

You can purchase Budd shirts in their store (3 Piccadilly Arcade, London) or online (Buddshirts.co.uk). Prices start at 135 GBP (incl. VAT; ready-to-wear), 195 GBP (incl. VAT, made-to-measure), 255 GBP (incl. VAT, bespoke). Some Budd shirts are available on so-called Sample sale (25 GBP off). Bespoke shirts are usually ready within 8-10 weeks. Minimum order (bespoke): 4 shirts.