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The daisy: a timeless symbol and family heirloom
The story Behind every fashion house lies a story. For Frédéric Costa, this story is rooted in a delicate symbol: the daisy. More than just a motif, it represents a... Read more...
The art of premium tailoring: exacting standards in the service of masculine elegance
Tailoring In a world where menswear evolves at the frenetic pace of trends, some brands choose to distinguish themselves through their consistency, precision, and exacting standards. At Frédéric Costa, "active... Read more...
Summer office look: understated and light
=> Combining professional elegance and summer comfort In the summer at the office, finding the perfect balance between impeccable presentation and comfort in the heat is essential. At Frédéric Costa,... Read more...
How to go from a work outfit to an evening look without changing clothes?
✦ The art of elegant transition according to Frédéric Costa Between the office and an evening out, it's not always easy to adapt your outfit to the occasion without sacrificing... Read more...
How to properly care for linen and cotton in the summer?
✦ The complete Frédéric Costa guide to preserving your summer pieces with elegance and durability With the arrival of warmer weather, linen and cotton naturally emerge as the ideal materials... Read more...
Casual Chic according to Frédéric Costa: Elegance and Comfort for the Spring/Summer 2025 Season
✦ Casual chic style Today, it stands out as the ideal answer for the modern man who wants to combine elegance and relaxation. It is a subtle balance between a... Read more...
New SS25 Collection
Balance between tradition and modernity The Spring/Summer 2025 collection embodies Frédéric Costa's vision: menswear that blends sartorial heritage with contemporary lines. Each piece is designed for the modern man, mindful... Read more...
Men's fashion trends for 2025
Towards a new era of men's style The year 2025 promises to be a turning point in the world of menswear, with a renewed appreciation for timeless elegance and a... Read more...
Wedding looks
Wedding looks for men according to Frédéric Costa A wedding is much more than just an event: it's a celebration of love, a moment suspended in time, a day where... Read more...
Frédéric Costa jackets
Style and comfort for everyday life The jacket has always been a cornerstone of the men's wardrobe. It embodies versatility , functionality , and refinement . Whether worn over a... Read more...
Knitwear trend: polos from the new collection to adopt
🧵 The Art of Knitting according to Frédéric Costa Frédéric Costa's knit polo shirts are distinguished by their quality craftsmanship and the use of premium materials. Each piece is made... Read more...
Tie fabrics
SILK GRENADINE Silk grenadine is made on old looms dating from the beginning of the 17th century , entirely mechanical and producing around 20 meters per day . By the... Read more...
Shirt collars
f The Italian pass Traditional collar This is the most popular collar. Timeless and elegant , the Italian collar is characterized by its flared opening . This collar is ideal... Read more...
The secrets of a shirt by Frédéric Costa
Understanding your expectations After 21 years of research , prototypes and exchanges with you I was able to understand your expectations . All these years, your remarks have sharpened my choices, and above all helped to improve my production... Read more...
Which tie to choose?
OUR wide range of ties allows you to offer all possible combinations . Our ties in silk grenadine , in wool , in printed silk , shantung silk And woven silk are complemented by a range of ties in exceptional... Read more...
Our denim fabric
Many of you do tend to confuse it with denim. Origin of denim Denim is a French fabric the term of which is derived from “Serge from Nîmes” . Originally a basic necessity... Read more...
My flannel scarves
I had never made scarves before. This was my first time trying it out. Made with passion , I would like to tell you its story: In winter 2016, following... Read more...
Frédéric Costa: The atypical career path of a perfectionist
Howard's: Testing ties, a MTM business shirt and a casual shirt Do you know my biggest fear about a brand? It's not being able to properly explain to you how... Read more...
Button covers
Forgotten because they are rare ! Their particularity is ultimately none other than hide your shirt buttons , the ones on your wrists Or elsewhere . Rounded or square , lacquered or brushed, silver or... Read more...
Shirt cuffs
The simple wrist The simple wrist is the easiest to wear and therefore the most present in our collection. We have paid particular attention to the wrist circumference so that you don't have too wide... Read more...
Custom Tie Service
Custom-Made Ties for Men I created Howard's Paris in 1997 , then Frédéric Costa in 2024. From the beginning, complete control over the product from A to Z was a... Read more...
What tie knot to tie?
The simple knot: How to wear it? The simple knot is the great classic of tie knots . It is the most used knot. Simple to do , it matches all collars shirt.... Read more...
Custom shirt service
I created Howard's Paris in 1997 and since the beginning, controlling the product from A to Z has been obvious to me. Today, my team has grown and it is... Read more...
Maintenance and alterations
Caring for your Howard's shirts THE collar, cuffs, sleeves, button placket : as many parts of your shirt as you are likely to stain. First of all, we can never advise you... Read more...
Men's shirt guide
Howard's Paris: Our Ultimate Guide to Men's Shirts My advice on men's shirts If you clicked on this page, you are hesitant facing the choice of your shirt . First order? Puzzled in front... Read more...
Shirt fabrics
The Italian collar Traditional collar This is the most requested collar. Timeless and elegant , the Italian collar is characterized by its flared opening . This collar is ideal for... Read more...
Thomas Mason
I work with Thomas Mason since my beginnings in the shirtmaking industry (namely since 1997). His history and its experience in fact a major player in this industry. Who is Thomas Mason? In In England , Thomas Mason is, in 1750 ,... Read more...
What is oxford?
I would like to tell you about a fabric that I particularly like and that I very rarely highlight. It is the oxford. Our Oxford fabric Oxford fabric can be worn both... Read more...
The Journey shirt from Thomas Mason
The Journey shirt from Thomas Mason Thomas Mason I have been working since the end 2013 with Thomas Mason and from the start I was very satisfied by the result. To tell you a little more,... Read more...
Our chambray fabric
It’s a fabric that I really like and you’ll understand why. Chambray THE chambray is a cotton canvas moderately heavy and woven with a ecru thread and a colored thread . This weave avoids transparency .... Read more...
Weaving techniques of our fabrics
An essential component of a shirt, the The fabric is a reliable indicator of its overall quality . It also represents the major cost of its manufacture. But not all fabrics are the... Read more...
The story of our knitted ties
Tie is a French word derived from the term Croatian , used since 17th century . In fact, in this country, the fighters used to tie silk scarves of their wives around their necks before going into... Read more...
What if you dared to wear suspenders?
How to wear suspenders? Many of you are skeptical about taking the plunge, but as Oscar Wilde said, “Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people... Read more...
The linen shirt for men according to Frédéric Costa
It's soon summer and even during this period of confinement, we are starting to want to dress with fabrics a little lighter but above all comfortable to work from home. That's why today I decided to... Read more...