ABOUT THE SHIRT COMPANY

We are a distinctive British brand specialising in premium, exquisitely crafted shirts for women. We're dedicated to redefining modern shirting through expert craftsmanship, specialised fittings and unique statement details to elevate the everyday.

Every collection is thoughtfully conceived in our East London studio and brought to life in specialist European ateliers, where skilled makers transform the finest fabrics into shirts that embody both structure and fluidity.

At The Shirt Company, we believe in the power of slow fashion, advocating for conscious investment in garments of exceptional quality and longevity. From relaxed silhouettes to impeccably structured business shirts and glamorous evening blouses, our collections offer a considered selection of refined wardrobe essentials—each a testament to timeless style and unparalleled workmanship.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Founded by entrepreneur Donna Middleton in 2010, London-based The Shirt Company offers flawless tailoring which meets timeless design. With over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, Donna Middleton has built a reputation as a highly respected designer and entrepreneur. Originally from New Zealand, Donna honed her skills and knowledge through studies at the University of the Arts London and New York's prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology.

Throughout her distinguished career, Donna has worked with some of the world’s most renowned fashion brands, including Karen Walker, Amanda Wakley, TSE, and Whistles. Her expertise and creative vision led her to leave the corporate world and found The Shirt Company, where she now channels her wealth of experience into both the design and the management of the business.

Based in East London, Donna is the driving force behind The Shirt Company's innovative collections, which have become synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and modern feminine style. Through her meticulous attention to detail and passion for design, she has transformed The Shirt Company into a go-to brand for those seeking beautifully tailored shirts that reflect both sophistication and contemporary flair.

Behind the Seams

Our commitment to providing our customers with the perfect garment means that we spend a great deal of time designing and perfecting our products. Designed in our East London studio, every style goes through our exhaustive process, considering each individual aspect of the design and ensuring that it is perfect for our customers.

We begin with in-depth research into fabrications and current trends that fill us with new ideas to develop shapes and silhouettes that we'd like our new designs to have. Using this base, we create hundreds of designs, experimenting with different techniques, styles, and finishes to see which of these developments truly embodies The Shirt Company brand.

Only the very best concepts are brought forward to be considered as a part of the new season's collection, with samples created to our specifications. Being able to see, feel and fit the sample allows us to see how it will develop - how the fabric behaves, how we can improve the concept, and above all - how it fill fulfill the expectation of our customers. Once we have fitted the shirt to our exacting standards and specifications, we begin production.