ABOUT THE SHIRT COMPANY

We’re a British brand focused on women's shirting, done properly.

Designed in our East London studio and made in small runs by specialist makers across Europe, each piece is cut with care, using considered fabrics and a focus on fit.

Our approach is simple - shirts that work with your life. Easy to wear, effortless to style, and designed to feel as good as they look.

We believe in buying less, but better. Thoughtfully made pieces you reach for again and again, and keep for years to come.






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 Wakeley, 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.