The mandarin collar originates from China in the 17th century. It can best be described as a narrow stand-up collar that can sometimes overlap at the front. As it is almost always worn with the top button done up it gives a smart impression of the wearer. Regularly coming in and out of fashion, it is never less a staple of the UK shirt collection. As a customised garment, a personalised mandarin collar shirt is popular in many of the hospitality sectors such as hotels, bars, and restaurants. Embroidered with a logo to the left chest is the most popular way of personalising this smart garment and can be done easily on our website or by conacting one of our sales team.