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Akshay Narvekar: The cuffs and collar man

December 15, 2018

The founder of Bombay Shirt Company tells Mint about setting up a fashion brand one stitch at a time, and how he wants to be a democratic brand

GQ’s 50 Most Influential Young Indians of 2018

December 5, 2018

When the narrowest of gaps opened in the fashion business, Akshay Narvekar jumped in, and jacked it wide open. In 2012, he launched the Bombay Shirt Company, combining his frustration over finding an affordable, high-quality, customised shirt in India, expertise working at BCBGMAXAZRIA and a private equity firm in LA and hunger to start his own business

Bombay Shirt Company — Refining the Art of Accessible Custom Made Shirts

November 27, 2018

BSC can make you a custom shirt, including your collar style, button choice, monogram and more, starting at under 2000 bucks.You can choose it all online in under 5 minutes, don’t need to have your measurements handy and the variety of their fabric selection (over 400 online!) is top notch.

February twenty eighteen

April 16, 2018

I was invited by the lovely girls at Pop Comms to have a bespoke shirt made for me by the Bombay Shirt Company who are located in DIFC and the whole experience was fantastic. It was also an education-I literally knew nothing about tailoring to this level but every detail of the shirt was completely customisable.

Flannels are good for city weather

April 03, 2018

Summer is already here and so are flannel plaid shirts. With a weather like Bengaluru’s, where rain and the chilly wind is almost unpredictable, this fabric does quite the job. For Akshay Narvekar, founder, Bombay Shirt Company, flannel shirts are synonymous with cool, effortless and casual wear.

I Got My First Custom-Made Shirt and I'll Never Go Back to a High Street Chain Again

April 02, 2018

When I think of the shirts business, I'd usually associate it with being a guy thing. The shapes and cuts of a button-down is something you're more likely to hear male colleagues swapping information about during their commute, or over a beer at the bar. Me on the other hand; a good shirt is something I have reserved for more formal situations likes business meetings or job interviews. Bombay Shirts however, has completely changed my mind. The company, which as the name suggests, was first established in Bombay, India, has since branded out to places around the country, New York, and now Dubai.

BOMBAY SHIRT COMPANY HOUSES AN EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF COLLARS AND CUFFS

February 04, 2018

Bombay Shirt Company, the renowned custom shirt brand, situated in the heart of Dubai at Central Park Towers in DIFC, offers a wide range of customizable shirts with your choice of fabrics, collars, cuffs and many other finer details, providing you with the perfect shirt for any occasion. Whether your personal style leans more towards casual, or if you consider a crisp white shirt a wardrobe staple, Bombay Shirt Company can cater to all your needs.

Bespoke shirts just became a necessity

February 04, 2018

That was when a close friend of theirs from Mumbai recommended a 'newly founded gem' that gem was Bombay Shirt Company.

Your One-Stop Shirt Shop for All Occasions: Bombay Shirt Company houses an extensive variety of collars and cuffs

February 04, 2018

Bespoke Bombay bites into big apple: Akshay Narvekar of Bombay Shirt Company opens his store in New York

January 27, 2018

Akshay Narvekar, founder of Bombay Shirt Company (BSC), has joined the big league. The India-based bespoke shirt manufacturer opened a flagship store in New York last month, which means that he is one of the major players in customised tailoring for men and will rub shoulders with industry populars such as Stantt, Alton Lane, M Tailor, Indochino, Marcella and Proper Cloth.

A Kala Ghoda Boutique Makes Customised Shirts For Men And Women That Are Perfect To Wear To Work

January 25, 2018

For anyone struggling to find the perfect shirt for office, Bombay Shirt Company at Kala Ghoda tailors made-to-measure ones that are entirely customisable - from the fabric used to the detailing on your cuffs. There are few things that can beat the luxury of bespoke clothing, especially when that comes in the form of a well-tailored shirt.

The Bombay Shirt Company finds a home in the city of New York

January 23,2018

The Bombay Shirt Company, as the name suggests takes pride in its city of origin, Mumbai. Known for their custom-tailored shirts, BSC’s offerings are for the corporate crowd, yet anything but generic. BSC originally started out as an online store in 2012, extending to stores in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkatta, New Delhi and Dubai, and now, the label has found a new home. Carrying forward their minimalist urban aesthetic, the Bombay Shirt Company has a new space in SoHo, New York City. Vogue spoke to founder and creative director Akshay Narvekar about the big move.

RENOWNED LUXURY CUSTOM SHIRT BRAND OPENS FIRST ATELIER IN THE UAE

January 21, 2018

Launched in 2012, Bombay Shirt Company, one of India’s most well-known custom shirt brands, provides a seamless multi-channel shopping experience through their brick-and-mortar and online touch points. Bombay Shirt Company marries contemporary designs and fabric selections with classic tailoring, catering to your unique individuality. The brand has opened its doors in Dubai at Central Park Towers, DIFC.

3 Modern Takes on the Humble Button-Down Shirt

January 16, 2018

Making waves in India and the Middle East since launching in 2012, Bombay Shirt Company is the vision of a thoroughly modern shirt brand. Now, the digital-first label has landed in the U.S., opening a store in SoHo and making its extensive range of shirts available to purchase stateside for the first time.

A Slice of ‘Bombay’ in Calcutta

January 8, 2018

He is a “minimalist” and has “only 12-15 shirts” in his wardrobe at any given point and that too in “boring, solid colours”. Meet Akshay Narvekar, founder, Bombay Shirt Company, who was in town for the launch.

Bombay Shirt Company continues global expansion with New York

January 3, 2018

Menswear brand Bombay Shirt Company, known for its custom shirts that patrons can design online, has opened its first US concept store, in New York’s trendy SoHo.

How Many Books Are Too Many?

December, 2017

A bookoholic by nature, Akshay Narvekar's favourite books are typically autobiographies of successful entrepreneurs.

Our fabrics are sourced centrally from our manufacturing unit in Mumbai: Akshay Narvekar

December 19, 2017

In conversation with Akshay Narvekar, Founder and Creative Director, Bombay Shirt Company, who speaks about his brand and its future expansion plans.

Bombay Shirt Company opens flagship boutique in New York.

December 15, 2017

Bombay Shirt Company has opened a flagship store in New York. It is the first North American location for the Bombay, India-based bespoke shirt manufacturer. The Bombay Shirt Company is unlike all other custom shirt companies, as its customers select from a wide range of custom details, from the type of cuff they want to the collar and cut they prefer, without affecting the price of the shirt or delaying the two week delivery time. The store is located at 223 Mott Street in SoHo.

Bombay Shirt Co. to Open First U.S. Store

December 4, 2017

Bombay Shirt Company, an Indian online custom shirt brand, will open its first American store in New York’s SoHo on Wednesday. The unit, at 223 Mott Street, will offer a variety of men’s custom shirts that will sell for $59 and up, with most selling for less than $200. Both casual and dress shirts will be offered and fabric choices include Egyptian cottons, linens, denims, flannels and others from India, Italy, Japan, Portugal and Turkey.

Bombay Shirt Company founder Akshay Narvekar's fitness mantra: Don't follow the crowd

December 4, 2017

Good clothes and a great body complement each other, feels Bombay Shirt Company founder, Akshay Narvekar. The 35-year- old entrepreneur is a sports buff and believes that playing a sport is the best way to stay fit.

5 Minutes With Akshay Narvekar

November 30, 2017

We caught up with the entrepreneur and design-lover, Akshay Narvekar – Founder of Bombay Shirt Company, for a rapid-fire Q&A.

Building a world class brand

November 21, 2017

Akshay Narvekar is the founder of Bombay Shirt Company (BSC), India’s first online custom-made shirts brand. In conversation with Dominic Rebello, Akshay says, it is his personal mission to ensure that BSC provides the highest quality product and aesthetic within their price ranges.

Measure of a Man

November 18, 2017

Different brands pride themselves on various procedures and selections which they tout as their USP - Bombay Shirt Company, for example, is ultra-choosy when it comes to its raw materials. “Selecting a fabric is where the process of crafting the perfect custom-made shirt starts,” says Akshay Narvekar, founder of the Bombay Shirt Company, “We work with only a handful of suppliers across the world, to bring our customers the best quality Egyptian cotton and pure linens.”

Bombay Shirt Company to increase store count

November 13, 2017

Bombay Shirt Company (BSC), an online custom-made shirt brand, has drawn up plans to expand its geographical footprint across the country, said founder - Akshay Narvekar.

Bombay Shirt Company takes bigger strides in South

November 13, 2017

Bombay Shirt Company, India’s first custom-made shirt brand, has made their second foray in South India after Bengaluru by marking their presence in Chennai at Ganesha Towers, Cathedral Road. Spread across 400 sq.ft, the store showcases the finest fabrics ranging from Egyptian cottons, linens, denims, flannels and much more, sourced from some of the biggest mills in Europe, India, Turkey and Japan.

Men, There's A New Store In Town From Bombay And It Specialises In Custom Formals Just For You

November 10, 2017

Now that Bombay Shirt Company’s opened up on Cathedral Road, you can stop looking for that elusive shirt with that perfect fit. On offer are a variety of basic readymade shirts in solids, stripes, checks and funky prints if you want to shop and dash — but it’s their custom apparel that you should have your eye on.

Made to measure

November 10, 2017

With Egyptian cotton and flannel from Europe, Bombay Shirt Company promises breezy fabrics and custom fits.

Right on the button

November 3, 2017

Before he started Bombay Shirt Company in 2012, Akshay Narvekar, 35, would get his own shirts made - this entailed a tedious process of trawling fabric markets, sourcing accessories and eventually taking it all to a tailor to stitch the perfect bespoke shirt.

Suits & now Shirts; Sood is expanding its menswear gamut

November 2, 2017

The first floor of the design den – Sood, is now home to Bombay Shirt Company, with a 800 sq.ft space dedicated to customized shirts.

Try some muted shades this autumn-winter

October 18, 2017

Revive your wardrobe this winter season with printed denim shirts, check shirts in muted colours such as olive green and classic footwear like leather sneakers and ankle length boots.

Try Some Muted Shades This Autumn-Winter

October 18, 2017

High top leather sneakers in classic tones of tan, blue, black, wine and burgundy are quite in vogue and look on top of the fashion when teamed with slim fit denims and mock layered zippers.

Try some muted shades this autumn-winter

October 18, 2017

Akshay Narvekar, Founder of Bombay Shirt Company, Ishaan Sachdeva, Director of Alberto Torresi and Tabby Bhatia, Director of Voganow.com doles out tips on how to remain fashionable with muted shades the coming season.

Men, move over dark tones, try some muted shades this autumn-winter

October 18, 2017

In preparation for winter, revive your wardrobe with a fresh whiff of rich fabrics and classic footwear to keep yourself in line with the latest fashion but don’t forget to indulge in muted and autumnal shades apparels to enhance the sharp and robust look, say experts.

This curated list is all you need to upgrade your gifting game

October 16, 2017

Designer bags, colognes, travel kits and more: 30 ideas from GQ’s Diwali gifting guide for men.

Indian men are falling in love with their mirrors

August 22, 2017

The Bombay Shirt Company goes a step further: On its website, shoppers can customise their shirts down to the button and its thread after selecting from a vast variety of fabrics, including checks, stripes, and prints.

Why buy readymade when you can go custom: Akshay Narvekar

16th May, 2016

Bombay Shirt Company (BSC), which started as an online custom shirt brand in September 2012, pivoted to become a hybrid brand and has since launched two stores, one each in Mumbai's Kala Ghoda and Bandra (West).

A new range of shirts from the Bombay Shirt Company

26th April, 2016

The Bombay Shirt Company brings you the perfect blend of classic and contemporary shirt styles, giving you the power to personalize your wardrobe through its BSC Spring Ready collection. In a myriad mix of fabrics - from solid colours to checks, stripes and prints, and with shades and tones to complement the youth, the collection has something for everyone.

India's Leading Shirt Makers on Selecting Fabrics, Collars and the Perfect Fit

5th April, 2016

This month, India's leading shirt makers - Camessi, Bombay Shirt Company, 16stitches, Vitruvien and Threads & Shirts talk to MW about choosing fabrics, collars and the perfect fit. How important is fabric in the process of having a shirt made?

Meet the guy with a serious agenda to make every man look good

1st April, 2016

Back in 2012, Akshay Narvekar's personal need for a one-stop online platform which could customise his shirts drove him to build Bombay Shirt Company, India's first online custom shirt brand.

Best Tailored-Shirts Brands in India

18th March, 2016

Bombay Shirt Company - What started off as an online bespoke shirt brand now has a swanky store in Kalaghoda, Mumbai. Bombay Shirt Company is a leading name when speaking of designer custom shirts or bespoke garbs both for men and women.

You can now customise your shirt in a simulator

23rd February, 2016

The Bombay Shirt Company has always been about custom everything, and now they've brought their dizzying array of detailing to the digital age.Usually, when you picture a simulator, it's more likely an air force pilot in training than a haberdashery. But at the Bombay Shirt Company, the signature attention to detail has gone digital.

The fashion technology threatening India's tailors

17th January, 2016

The fashion technology threatening India's tailors India is known for its tailors, and getting shirts and suits made-to-measure is not just for the rich.But new businesses are offering an alternative way for men to get their bespoke clothing made - so what does this mean for the traditional trade?

3 colour combinations that suit every Indian man

28th October, 2015

Custom-made is a word you should be familiar with. It's the guiding philosophy for the menswear designers at SS HOMME and the Bombay Shirt Company, which puts them in a good position to help you out of this particular rut. Check out their new festive collaboration, Ceremonia, while you're at it.

SS HOMME & Bombay Shirt Company Joins Hands for a Festival Collection

28th October, 2015

It was a month of June when we took throught the ultimate journey of a bespoke suit with luxury menwear brand SS HOMME.

21 Cool Store every Man should Bookmark

27th October, 2015

From being able to order jeans made in Japan, to monogramming your initials on a custom-made shirts,or personalising a pair of chinos to finding.

Style Check

24th October, 2015

Men's-only fashion stores,moustache tonic.

That shirt on your back

24th October, 2015

Considered to be conservative with their choices,Indian men are embracing quirkier shirts.

Bombay Shirt Club

25th September, 2015

The latest addition to a landscape of customisable clothing stores in Bandra.

Why the shirt must fit

19th August, 2015

Wearing the right shirt can make you feel like a million bucks.

The Dapper Darzi: Bespoke menswear is here to stay

30th November, 2014

From home visits to personalised monograms, new age designers do it all.

The Luxury Of Made To Measure

21st November, 2014

Bloomberg TV India takes a look at wavemakers in a new market. Watch at 6:45 mark to know.

BSC invited Team MissMalini

26th September, 2014

When BSC invited Team MissMalini over to come and take a look at what they do, I jumped at the opportunity. Watch the whole thing on MissMalini’s World on TLC.

The Shirt Master

13th September, 2014

Crisp bespoke shirts for everyday wear? Young entrepreneur Akshay Narvekar’s Bombay Shirt Company has hit a home run with the concept. Here’s the low-down on his start-up thoughts.

Expert Speak

September 2014

Akshay Narvekar speaks on how many shirts you should own and other everyday fashion conundrums.

Off my back

3rd August, 2014

From making the simplistic choice between formals and dress to negotiating his way through seersucker, nailhead and Ozwald, a man journeys to rediscover the everyday shirt.

Bombay Shirt Company launches its flagship store in Mumbai

1st August, 2014

Set in in South Mumbai's art district, Kala Ghoda, the new Bombay Shirt Company flagship store is a tailored shirt fan's delight. Boasting a minimalist brick and mortar set up, you'd be forgiven for not believing you were in a creative workspace in the heart of a horn-blaring city.

The Bombay Shirt Company, Kala Ghoda

17th July, 2014

Just when you thought Kala Ghoda was bursting at the seams, tailors trot in to sew it back together.

The Right Fit

14th July, 2014

Mumbai-based entrepreneur Akshay Narvekar's business card doesn't mention a definite designation.

Bombay Shirt Company's Spanking New Store

16th June, 2014

When the Bombay Shirt Company launched online in 2012, it had a simple game plan: Allow men the option of micro-managing their wardrobes with about 150 possible customizations for a basic shirt.

Patni brothers buy stake in online custom shirt brand.

10th June, 2014

Brothers Amit Patni and Arihant Patni said on Monday that they had purchased a significant stake in Mumbai-based Bombay Shirt Co. (BSC), India’s first online custom shirt brand, for an undisclosed amount.

The Perfect Fit

3rd June, 2014

I have always loved bespoke tailoring and one-of-a-kind pieces in fashion. To be able to design your own piece of clothing is a luxury not many men have been fortunate to have

Bombay Shirt Company now makes custom-made shirts for women too

26th February, 2014

Finding a shirt that fits women perfectly isn’t easy, especially since most shirts that are spotted on mall racks aren’t cut to fit sizes. For those who don’t have the time to head to a tailor to get a shirt stitched, Bombay Shirt Company offers a brilliant option to customise one’s shirt-from collar to cuff details.

Fitting it Right: Bombay Shirt Company

21st December, 2013

Being fashionable is no longer a woman’s prerogative. Akshay Narvekar feels as passionately about his own wardrobe as other blokes his age. He’s no designer but the 31 year-old has found a way for men to design and tailor their own shirts, down to the last stitch—all at the click of a button.

Off The Cuff: My Bespoke Shirt Experience at Bombay Shirt Company

2nd September, 2013

Riaan George, a noted luxury and lifestyle expert had this to say when he visited Bombay Shirt Company for his very own custom-made shirt. "A great service of international standards and the choices on offer are beyond impressive. The overall finish of the product, the packaging and the process, is top! I can safely put this in the rarefied list of ’my current favourite brands’."

Custom-Made

16th August, 2013

The Bombay Shirt Company has a detailed bespoke service that allows you to design your own shirt from scratch or make changes to one of their readymade designs.

Shirting the Issue

26th July, 2013

Your shirt can now be an exact size 40.27, in your favourite cerulean blue with a quirky collar, cuffs and even pockets in odd places, thanks to the Bombay Shirt Company (BSC). Based in Mumbai, BSC promises quality tailoring with a large selection in contemporary styles.

Shirts Only Made for You

18th July, 2013

Make an appointment with the BSC Travelling Tailor to customise the shirt of your dream, from the cut and fabric right down to cuffs ? all in the comfort of your own home!

Bombay Shirt Company | Easy shirts

24th June, 2013

The Bombay Shirt Company (BSC), based in the city of its name, allows customers to call a travelling tailor home, get measured up and get clothes of their choice in a sort-of “design your own shirt” way. “Bespoke has a connotation of being snooty,” says Akshay Narvekar, 30, co-founder of the BSC, which started operations in September. “We say design is for everyone.”

Suit Yourself

22nd June, 2013

The Bombay Shirt Company offers a comprehensive menu of choices in fabrics - with options ranging from workaday checks, stripes and solids to more adventurous prints - and in details like collar, cuffs, placket, buttons, pocket, pleats and monograms.

The Traveling Tailor: Dar-ji Spot!

10th June, 2013

Men, still looking for innovative ways to put a shirt on your back? Call the Traveling Tailor, a darji that shows up at your doorstep (for no extra charge) with fabric swatches and a measuring tape, and lets you customise a shirt.

Father's Day Gift Guide

7th June, 2013

Introduce him to BombayShirtCompany, a website that lets you be your own custom-tailor. Log on and, with easy-to-follow steps, select your fabric, size (custom measurements available) and the trims (you can customise your collar, cuffs, pockets, buttons, plackets, pleats and monogram style). It’ll make his life easier.

Fashion Conscious

31st May, 2013

The elusive founder Akshay Narvekar, returned from Los Angeles to work for a private equity fund. Later, the Bombay Shirt Company came into existence, an innovative concept, which enables the consumer to create their own product. “From a functional perspective, no one really has the time to go to a tailor, get fabric, get measured and stay updated about the follow up process.

The Top 100 Online Stores

March, 2013

The easy to use site offers well-cut bespoke shirts in great packaging.

Bombay Shirt Company | Tinker Tailor

20th February, 2013

He looked positively dashing! We just had to ask the man opposite us on the bus where he'd bought his awesome pink shirt. Everyone loves a good compliment, so he leaned in close and whispered his special find: he had created his own personalised shirt online with the Bombay Shirt Company.

Male Order

February, 2013

Akshay Narvekar, founder of Bombay Shirt Company has a passion for bespoke tailoring and takes it forward through his website. It's like a buffet table with plenty of choices, maybe even too many at times. The best part is that they offer you customization options you might not even have considered.

Made to Order

December, 2012

You turn designer here. Through simple options on their website, you pick details such as type of collar button, fabric and cuffs for your shirt. To make sure the fit is perfect, you can either pick from ready made sizes or tweak their measurements. You can also send in a well fitting shirt of yours to replicate the measurements.

All things shirt: Can these online shirt retailers make a style statement?

31st August, 2012

On the site, customers can choose from 26 different fabrics and the company is planning to add another 15 by mid-September. Plus, one can choose from checks, solids, strips and prints. Once the fabric is finalised, one can customise other things – length and other measurement, cuffs, collar, buttons, placket, pleat and even monograming (you can put your initials on the shirt).

Bespoke for the People

15th August, 2012

We've been hanging out with all sorts of people of late, all to aid our quest to bring you stories that deserve to be in India's most admired men's magazine (and website). To that end, we were chatting with a certain distinguished gentleman the other day about yachts (he insisted we call them boats), when an off-the-cuff remark he made got us thinking.

The Bombay Shirt Company: Sleeve Jobs

14th April, 2012

Boys, how do you get measured for a shirt? Put on a French song by The Plastiscines. Get a measuring tape and give it to your significant other. If you don’t have one, get “a friend, or um, your mother”. So goes the instructional measurement video on The Bombay Shirt Company website, a fun feature that immediately sets this bespoke shirt builder apart from other e-commerce platforms for men in India.