Howard's Paris Article
Howard's PARIS is a online store which offers high quality shirts .
Frederic Costa , creator of the brand , experienced a first life in the luxury car industry before his destiny shifted towards that of fashion. Indeed, he worked as a mechanic for BMW for 4 years, becoming the best worker in Ile-de-France until the day he decided to apply to Ferrari.
He looking for a tie for its maintenance : the one he finds makes him feel like he's in disguise.
He then decides to rework the shape of his tie and adapt it to your personality thanks to the machine sew from his mother .
This will be the first in his collection.
In 1997 , he decides then to leave the automotive world to found Howard's PARIS.
Just 20 years old, he opens the shop at 45 rue d'Amsterdam (Paris 8th) . Frédéric Costa starts in the men's fashion industry with only luggage his desire to create unique products.
It is this desire that drives him to travel in France, Italy, Switzerland and England to meet the masters of matter , of confection and of the fashion .
He is initiated into this art And thus discovers an exciting universe : that of century- old looms , creators of fabrics with overflowing imagination , the softness of Egyptian cottons , the beauty of work to the hand , the magnificent coloring of silk , the unique feel of Sea Island cottons , the incomparable reflection of Australian mother-of-pearl buttons (Mother of Pearl).
Over the years, his passion and his commitment made him a experienced professional, demanding and knowledgeable recognized by his peers.
Frédéric Costa wanted to preserve the intimate and confidential side of its brand to make it the address for refined men who are sensitive to quality products. The shirts are shaped into Normandy by a workshop created in 1976 and composed of a team of 6 seamstresses.
So I chose to test a slim fit shirt .
I think it is a essential piece in a wardrobe because she is very easy to match to all suit colors. This shirt is made in a very dense twill fabric and very comfortable .
In terms of the characteristics of this model, we finds an Italian collar and 2-button beveled cuffs. The shirt East 100% in cotton double twisted and has a curved shape.
We also notice that the quality of craftsmanship is exceptional.
The making of this shirt also stands out for its attention to small details. which makes all the difference.
A great discovery!