Bespoke Shirts
Bespoke Shirtmaking
Bespoke shirtmaking is at the heart of the House of Christakis, carrying forward a craft we have practised in Athens since 1947.
Every shirt begins with the individual rather than the garment itself, allowing proportion, balance and character to emerge naturally through the process.
Your Pattern
A bespoke shirt begins long before the cloth is cut.
Every client is measured individually and recorded in our archives, where each pattern becomes part of a tradition maintained over generations. Rather than selecting a standard size, every proportion is considered from the beginning, allowing the shirt to be shaped around the individual rather than adapted afterwards.
Over time, both the pattern and the shirt evolve, reflecting years of refinement rather than a single fitting.
The Details
Every bespoke shirt is defined by a series of considered choices. Beyond measurements, each commission allows for a wide range of refinements, from collar and cuff proportions to pockets, monograms and finishing details. Together, they create a shirt that is recognisably your own.
The Cloth
Cloth is selected for the way it feels, wears and responds over time, as much as for its colour or pattern.
Our collection ranges from crisp poplins and fine twills to Oxford cloths and seasonal linens, gathered over decades from selected European mills. Different weights and weaves allow each shirt to be suited to its purpose, its season and the habits of its owner.
Handmade in Athens
Cutting, assembly and finishing all take place in our own Athens workshop.
The work passes through the hands of a small team of specialised craftspeople, with each stage remaining under the same roof. This continuity has shaped the way our shirts have been made for generations.
A Place in Our Archive
Your shirt will leave our workshop.
Your name will remain in our archive.
Book an Appointment
Visit our Athens atelier to explore our cloth collections and discuss the garment you would like us to create.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
