Term |
Definition |
|---|---|
| Cable Knit |
A knitting pattern in which cables appear to twist around one another. |
| Calfskin |
A smooth-surfaced, fine-grained, durable leather from the hide of a calf. It does not scuff easily, stretches only moderately, and cleans well. |
| Camelhair |
A soft and luxurious fabric made with hair sheared from a Bactrian camel. Camelhair is most often used in the construction of suits and jackets. Similar to wool, it provides excellent warmth, but is lighter in weight. |
| Camp Shirt |
A button-front shirt with a collar and no neckband. The shirt produces a casual look with its straight hem, boxy cut, and vented sides for wear in or out. One mainly sees a camp collar on a short sleeve summer shirt. |
| Cap |
A form of headwear. The crown of a cap fits closer than that of a hat, and they do not have a brim, although a visor is usually present. There are multiple silouettes of a cap for every head shape. |
| Cap Toe |
A separate piece of material covering the toe section of a shoe for reinforcement and/or decoration; usually used on oxford-style shoes. |
| Car Coat |
A ¾ length coat that is historically known as comfortable option for driving since the 1950s. |
| Cardigan |
A collarless sweater that buttons or zips down the front. Originally used as an extra layer for warmth under military uniforms. A classic piece for any wardrobe. Modern styles have a cardigan with a shawl collar and horn buttons. |
| Cashmere |
An extremely soft and lightweight luxury fiber combed from the undercoat of the long-haired Kashmir goat. Cashmere has a soft and silky finish and is most commonly woven or knit to produce sweaters, suits, coats, and other winter accessories. |
| Chalk Stripe |
Evenly spaced, soft, thin white or light stripes woven into dark fabric. A classic yet elegant look. |
| Chambray |
Similar to denim. A lightweight cotton fabric for shirts. Traditionally used in light colors. |
| Cheviot |
A woolen or worested wool with rough texture. The best are woven of fine worsted yarns in herringbone or other patterns. Seen in suit and jacket fabrics. |
| Chevron |
A pattern characterized by inverted V's. In the 1820s Chevron patterns characterized Art Nouveau design. |
| Chino |
A type of cotton twill that can be finished with a smooth or mercerized brushed surface. Originially used as summer uniforms for the U.S. Army because their durability. Washes and wears extremely well. |
| Club Collar |
Part of Eton College’s dress code in the 1800’s, the rounded edges of the collar look best on thin faces. The softness of the points softening sharp vertical lines. |
| Collar |
coming soon |
| Collar Bar |
A pin or a clip that secures the two ends of a dress shirt collar together and lies underneath the knot of a necktie. |
| Collar Stay |
A small tab that is inserted inside of the collar, running down to the collar points. Allows for an overall better shape, fit and roll of a collar. The newest edition is the Power Stay. A collar stay that is placed in the collar, and then a magnet is fitted on the inside of the shirt to hold the collar down. |
| Color meanings: Accessories |
Red - Agression, dominance, power, sexuality Purple - Inspiration, creativity, royalty, dignity, mystery. Pink - Gentleness, sweetness, comfort, happiness Blue - Truth, trust, security, conservatism, masculine Green - Growth, tranquilty, freshnesss, rejuvenation, calming Yellow - cheer, optimis, vitality, stimulates communication Orange - warmth, energy, activity, excitement White - Innocence, cleanliness, truth, purity, sophisticated |
| Color meanings: Suits |
Brown - projects reliability, durability, comfort, warmth Gray - Associated with intelligence, confidence in the future, security Black - Reflects sophistication, confidence, wealth, and power. Navy - Dependability, reliability, strength, trust and honesty. |
| Comfort Waistband |
A waistband characterized by an elastic quality that offers more give and comfort. |
| Continuous Collar/Cuff |
A fashionable shirt style in which the fabric for the collar and cuff is cut on the cross (vertical) allowing for the shirt pattern to flow in a continuous direction from the body to collar and cuff. |
| Contrasting Collar |
A shirt collar that is a different color or pattern than the rest of the shirt. Usually found on Ken's summer custom shirts. |
| CoolMax |
a licensed form of polyester developed by DuPont. It is a breathable and moisture wicking fabric. |
| Corduroy |
A fabric composed of twisted fibers that lie in distinctive vertical or horizontal rows. Each row, known as a wale, can vary in width. Corduroy wears well, has a soft luster, and is typically used for pants, sport coats, and shirts. Tradionally, in Dallas, corduroy in in the thin wale variety for a lighter weight. |
| Cotton |
Gathered from the seed pods of the cotton plant, the fiber is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. The most widely used natural-fiber cloth in clothing today, cotton fibers have a high degree of strength, durability, and absorbency. There are several grades of cotton; Egyptian cotton is considered to be the finest, with Sea Island as its domestic counterpart. Although less expensive, Pima cotton is also of high quality due to its extra-long staple fibers. |
| Covered Placket |
A button or zipper closure that is hidden under a fold of cloth. Also called a "Fly Front." See also "Placket" |
| Crystal |
A clear, colorless glass of superior quality. Something a man would select to pour an aged scotch. |
| Cuff |
Ken's Dress Shirts have 7 different types of collar combinations, 6 cuff combinations, and 3 sleeve. |
| Cummerbund |
A broad waistband worn with a tuxedo The pleats, always facing up, were originally used to hold theater tickets. Now we say, "to catch the crumbs". |
| Cutaway Collar |
A collar whose points are pulled back to the side to allow full view of the necktie knot. This is ideal for wide and prominent neckwear that requires an unimpeded presentation. |