Updated October 2026 · By Anton Alexander
A place for style and the story behind it
Get to know the shirt. And the story.
The Anton Alexander blog connects the finished shirt with the choices behind it: how it fits, how the fabric feels, how a cuff changes an outfit, and how the brand took shape. Whether you are choosing a work shirt or planning an evening out, start with the questions that matter to the way you dress.
Start with the dress shirt guides
Choose comfort and shape
Begin with the dress shirt fit guide and measuring instructions. Compare Fitted and Modern Fit using actual numbers rather than another brand’s size label.
Choose for the way you wear it
The fabric guide helps you compare material families and care considerations. The performance fabric guide explores another practical buying question.
Make the details personal
Explore collar and cuff accents or begin with the custom dress shirt guide to connect fit, fabric, and finishing choices.
Follow the work behind American construction
Anton Alexander shirts are constructed in Fort Wayne, Indiana using globally sourced fabrics. The American made dress shirt studio story looks at the machinery, collar and cuff structure, thread, and finishing details.
Good buying questions are practical: Where is the garment made? Which measurements should I compare? What can I customize? How much time should I allow before an event? The blog gives those questions a place alongside the designs.
For a first overview, use our men’s dress shirt guide. For individual combinations, explore the custom builder and confirm the currently available options.
Read the early stories in order
This welcome post began the blog in 2013. The archive records an earlier creative journey, from local fashion events to the production idea behind the label. Those accounts describe their own periods; their dates help put the photographs and prototypes in context.
- 2010
The Livin Loud Fashion Show introduced an early mix of vivid color, eveningwear, and rhinestone details in Fort Wayne.
- 2011–2012
Fashion Show 2.0, Midwest Fashion Week, and Fashion Show 3.0 followed as the menswear ideas developed.
- December 2012
The Kickstarter story explains the campaign’s original goal and the question it was designed to test.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
What does the Anton Alexander blog cover?
Dress shirt fit, fabrics, collars, cuffs, styling, American construction, and the historical events behind the brand.
Where should I start if I am choosing my first shirt?
Use the men’s dress shirt guide, then compare your measurements with the fit and sizing information before deciding on the details.
Can I buy the exact looks in the old runway photos?
The archive shows historical prototypes and event looks. Use the current shop or custom builder to see the designs and options offered now.
Where can I read about production and delivery?
The shipping policy explains normal processing and dispatch, available services, and the additional time needed for carrier transit.