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Looking for what to wear for the races? From classic plain shirts, to statement patterned shirts, read our top tips on how to dress for The Grand National.

Looking for what to wear to work when it’s hot out? From expert ensembles to the best shirt fits, read our top tips on how to dress professionally in hot weather.

We know finding suitable summer wear for men can be a challenge, which is why we’ve put together some helpful style tips for your next sunny adventure.

Looking for what to wear for the races? From classic plain shirts, to statement patterned shirts, read our top tips on how to dress for The Grand National.

Women were essential to the start-up of Double Two

In April 1940, the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer announced new work opportunities for “200 women at [the] new Wakefield Factory ''. Isaak Donner had recently arrived in Wakefield, having left Vienna as a Jewish refugee and was setting up his clothing factory business which specialised in shirtmaking and the patented double collar shirt. One of the provisions of starting the business was that it must provide employment for women. A

As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day 2022, the Lord Mayor of Wakefield, Tracey Austin, visited our office and factory site in Wakefield. This visit comes as part of a project with the 6million+ Trust, who lead creative arts project to express and share stories of the Holocaust. 

Timeless yet traditional, a classic shirt should be the one item you base an entire look on. That means the style you choose should not only be tailored to perfection but you should also look for shirts crafted from the finest materials in a style that fits in with your lifestyle. Enter our core collection. Our core collection range is exactly that; core. It is a collection of shirts that today’s man should have in his wardrobe. Exquisite tailoring, fine materials and quality craftsmanship feature in every style, providing the perfect focal point to every outfit.

Hand designed in Britain, our range of shirts come in a wide variety of styles, colours and fits. As a trusted British brand with 80 years in the shirt making industry, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation for quite some time. Our core collection ranges from Non-Iron styles to our award-winning Paradigm Shirts in sizes 15” to 23” at varying price points to suit every budget. To help you find your desired

It's Summer. The country is basking in a heatwave. Meanwhile you’re melting in the office and losing your sense of style as the week goes on!

Well it doesn’t have to be this way! We’ve put together the finest shirts in the most breathable fabrics, so you can practice the art of suave refinement whilst still keeping your cool.

Take your pick of shirts in the fabric below to look the part in the office without breaking sweat.

Cotton

As one of the most common natural fibre fabrics out there, cotton is perfect for all climates. The natural cotton fibres allow air to circulate and move freely through the fabric. This makes heat more bearable. A 100% cotton shirt is like a built in air conditioner for your body!

Take your pick of our superb premium business shirt, the

Scooters from all over the region turned out in force at the Dockside Shopping Centre in Chatham on Sunday 24th March.

The array of glorious Lambretta scooters dazzled onlookers in the sunshine as they lined up for a Best Scooter Competition held by our Chatham store to promote their Lambretta Clothing range.

The event, now in its third year, never fails to disappoint, with shoppers young and old been treated to a wonderful display of scooters, in-store competitions and prizes as well as huge discounts on the Lambretta Clothing stocked by all Double TWO outlet stores.

There were also great discounts to be had on our own collections, including our renowned 100% cotton, non-iron Paradigm shirts as well as men’s and women’s formal shirt and casual shirt collections.

Scooter clubs in attendance were The Medway Aces, Sittingbourne Knights, Gravesend Sentinels, Amalga (South East London & Kent), Basildon Scooter Club (Essex), Lazy Sundays (Canterbury) and Big 7 (

On Thursday March 1^st (despite heavy snowfall!), Double Two received a visit from Mr Michael Saunders a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. He was accompanied by Mr Will Holman, Deputy Agent for Yorkshire.

Ricky and John Donner, Chairman and Managing Director of Double Two, have been members of the bank’s Yorkshire Business Information Panel for several years. It was, however, a great honour to be chosen for a company site visit and in depth discussion on the effect the bank’s monetary policy was having on the company and on the clothing industry in general.

MPC members visit industrialists all over the country, through good weather and bad! The visits help the MPC to understand how real businesses work and are responding to the challenges they face. The Bank of England is giving guidance that interest rates are likely to rise, in a gradual and limited way.

John Donner explained that the Wakefield Shirt Group encompassed Double Two Ltd s