Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

2 0 7 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I W e’ll just go ahead and say it: no man’s wardrobe is complete without a Prince of Wales check shirt from Thomas Pink. Instantly recognisable as a modern classic, it’s an absolute staple item that pairs equally well with a bespoke suit or jeans. Pink is the instantly recognisable standard in men’s dress shirts, keeping alive the impeccable heritage of London's Jermyn Street, home of traditional British shirt-making. And now, the traditional Prince of Wales check pattern gets the Thomas Pink treatment in 100%, two-fold cotton in a range of rich colours, immaculately cut and finished with the legendary Pink detailing, available in Slim Fit and Classic Fit. The history of the Prince of Wales check dates back to the 1800s when Caroline, Countess of Seafield, asked her gamekeepers on the Seafield Estate in the valley of Glen Urquhart to wear a very specific check pattern. A century later, the Seafield gamekeepers were well known for still wearing the distinctive check. It was then that a young Edward VII, Prince of Wales, took a hunting trip to the Estate and fell in love with the design. In the late 19th/early 20th century, the Prince was what we’d probably now call a male fashion icon. It’s an understatement to say he was a trendsetter among the young, stylish London set. So when he adapted the Glen Urquhart design to his own specifications, it was immediately the talk of fashion circles, earning the pattern the famous name we know today – the Prince of Wales check. It’s fitting, then, that Pink should keep alive this marvellous and historic plaid. Mr Thomas Pink was the 18th century London tailor who designed the iconic hunting coat. Scrupulous attention to detail, exclusive fabric and exquisite craftsmanship were the hallmarks of a Pink coat, and today, Tailor Pink’s tradition of excellence is carried on in these meticulously crafted shirts. Each one is an exercise in perfection: flawlessly made, Pink shirts are crisp, comfortable and look the part anywhere from the boardroom to the ballroom. It’s more than a shirt, really. The Prince of Wales check is a part of history, carrying with it connections from the wild Scottish Highlands where it was created to the pristine tailoring shop on Jermyn Street where Pink’s legendary tailoring began. And with a Thomas Pink shirt comes Pink privileges and services. Personally Pink is a made-to- order shirt service available in selected stores worldwide. You can arrange an appointment with a tailor in store, at home or your offices for the ultimate fitted shirt. Pink Privileges also include ironing your new shirt while you wait. If you’re off to a party or just need a freshly pressed shirt to start the day, Pink associates will ensure your shirt looks immaculate by pressing it there and then in the shop. Shirts can be altered, or monogrammed as required. Travellers can save precious time before flying by ordering goods by telephone or email for collection at Heathrow airport. There are three Pink shops in the UAE, including one at The Galleria Sowwah Square. So go ahead and add this timeless, essential classic to your wardrobe and see for yourself why Thomas Pink is the world’s leading luxury shirt brand.

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