Smart shirts are everywhere. Most of them are mediocre.

But there's little point in throwing your hat into the ring unless you're bringing some difference.

So we've gone all out on the Sharp Shirt.

The fabric's a careful blend - smooth cotton poplin, with a hint of stretch, and it's mercifully crease-resistant.

The seams are like a WWII defensive line - French and frictionless. There's a clean, folded placket, and back pleats allow for shoulder movement.

The small details add up to a shirt you'll want to wear all week.

But, of course, the clincher is the fit. 50 size combinations - chest, cut and length. Made to order, so your size is always in stock. Ready in 2 weeks, with our usual 200-day returns.

It's January, time to get the fundamentals right.

Get Shirty

And have a cracking week,

- Team SPOKE

Big news: we've added a host of new lines to The Winter Sale. A sizzling smorgasbord of denim, chinos, shirts, and so much more is yours at up to 50% off. Just engage those size filters, and bag a steal.

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