How to choose a collar

From the versatile open style to the elegant button-down, our range of tailored collars is designed to frame the face and suit every style, from formal to casual. Read on to learn more about each collar type and how to style it.

Collars for Classic Shirts

These collars are the most structured styles in our shirt range, suitable for slightly more formal occasions and formal business settings. Eton's elegant collars are designed to enhance your wardrobe, with luxury and longevity as the guiding principles of design.

French Collar / Cut Away Collar

Versatile collar with balanced opening and height, to be worn with or without a tie.
This is our most versatile collar, featuring a medium-sized point and opening. An elegant choice for any occasion, style, or combination. Over the decades, we've determined the best height and precisely balanced the opening for a collar that adapts to timeless business, business casual, and elegant leisure looks, with or without a tie. It comes with sewn-in stays.

Moderate Cut Away Collar

Wide, relaxed and elegant neck with removable stays.
This Italian-inspired, medium-soft collar, with a wide opening and removable stays, is ideal for business casual wear or can enhance a smart casual outfit. Carefree yet contemporary, the wide, relaxed collar gives a relaxed feel while maintaining a certain elegance. Many of our delicate-wash shirts feature a wide, relaxed collar.

Pointed Collar

A minimalist collar with a compact opening and narrow, pointed tips.
A minimalist collar with a compact opening and narrow, pointed tips. Smaller and more defined, the sharp angles frame and accentuate the face for a balanced look without a tie. For lovers of modern tailoring and a more formal look, wear it with a slim tie and a jacket with narrow lapels for a contemporary look with a strong impact.

Collars on casual shirts

Planning a Saturday afternoon game? A weekend in the countryside? Looking for inspiration for your casual office look? These collars exude a more relaxed aesthetic, perfect for the more informal events on your calendar.

Button-down Collar

Our take on the classic collar, perfect for both elegant and informal looks.

• Medium opening and height, buttons, soft internal structure
• Tips: 8 cm / 3.1” — Band height: 3.5 cm / 1.2”
• Style: Business casual, casual

Band Collar

A contemporary, essential collar that enhances smart casual looks.

• Medium height, rigid or soft internal structure
• Band: 4 cm / 1.6”
• Style: Business casual, casual, leisure
• Without tie