Van Laack from 1881 untill now
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When Heinrich van Laack founded his company in 1881 in Berlin, he had a clear goal in mind: he wanted to manufacture the best shirt in the world.
His vision still stands today, as van Laack sets high quality standards based on many years of experience in the manufacturing of high- quality shirts and blouses, a method which has made the company become known as a synonym for craftsmanship, precision work, and love for detail.
The products of van Laack excel by high-quality materials, the best workmanship and a distinctive and individual style.The best weavers in the world are producing selected fabrics for van Laack, made from the highest-quality yarns.
The characteristic van Laack button with three holes is manufactured using the Trochacea deep-sea snail and is sewn on with a button shank, which provides the button with extra durability.
If you value your own style, you can express your individuality by wearing a tailor-made shirt. For over 140 years, these qualities have made van Laack an unmistakable address for people with a good taste and are furthermore the reason for the company’s being valued worldwide by connoisseurs and an exclusive clientele.
THE VAN LAACK MEISTERWERK
LUXURIOUS SHIRTS MADE OF FINEST FABRICS
Meisterwerk in detail
The core of the MEISTERWERK pattern construction is the hand-made ‘round’ sleeve insertion that guarantees a perfect fit while offering the highest possible comfort.
The exceptionally fine hems, as well as the lap-felled seams and the keyhole buttonholes are sewn by hand. Additionally, the hand-stitched armhole and shoulder seams show loving attention to detail. The distinctive van Laack three-hole-button made of mother-of-pearl is a firm, easy to care material, emphasizing our newly designed cuffs and button boarder.
A characterizing detail of Meisterwerk is the hand-sewn gusset. All of these refined details contribute to an exclusive wearing experience and complete the distinctive image and character of a Meisterwerk shirt.
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Meisterwerk - the fabrics
The greatest luxury of a shirt is its unique comfort experience.
A perfect blend of selected exquisite fabrics combined with a modern cut, accomplished by masterly craftsmanship – redefining the meaning of a luxurious shirt. van Laack’s driving force to continue creating new masterpieces lies in its traditional history.
Since 1881 van Laack has been perfecting the art of tailoring. Coincidently, after digging deep into our archives, some exquisite and special pieces from our early days of tailoring came to the light of day
These shirts can be distinguished by a multitude of sophisticated refinements and excellent craftsmanship.
We invested high expenditure in time manufacturing our shirts which not only payed off with outstandingly elegant appearance when worn, but also assure high comfort and a pleasant wearing experience.
In collaboration with Swiss and Italian weavers, we developed a unique fabric of the finest 120 two-ply yarns insuring natural, easy-care properties that meet the highest standards creating a unique feeling of a true luxury shirt.
THE VAN LAACK SUIT
LUXURY STATEMENT
THE VAN LAACK SUIT
LUXURY STATEMENT
THE VAN LAACK SUIT
LUXURY STATEMENT
LORO PIANA – Exclusive Fabrics for Suits
All our suits are exclusively made of soft virgin wool in plain weave by Loro Piana – a high-class Italian manufacturer. As the outer material, the superfine 130‘s wool serge of the Australian merino sheep is one of the essential key ingredients for our impeccable suits.
Due to unique quality products, the innovation, and the supreme craftsmanship – van Laack and Loro Piana are long-term cooperation partners.
van Laack suits are luxury statement pieces for well-made head-to-toe outfits and upgrade your work-to-weekend attire.
Every single ensemble of a blazer and suit trousers make a confidently stylish and perfect impression. You only need to add a leisure or business shirt and elegant shoes.
Like all van Laack creations, these suits symbolise the traditional values of our label, which make us a globally successful gentlemen’s outfitter. We reach the premium level through our sartorial and textile know-how, while our aesthetic suit designs as well take up visionary fashion trends.
Got a meeting? Planned a business trip? Or do you like to relax with style? Whether you dress up for the city, you prefer reinterpretations of the retro elegance, or you accept an invitation for an evening banquet – you can be sure that men’s suits by van Laack guarantee a classy appearance.
THE VAN LAACK SHIRT
OUR SHIRTS DETAILS
For more than 130 years we have been visionary celebrating and defining the men’s fashion with our iconic van Laack shirts. Till this day, they pay particular attention to precise tailoring, highest quality demands and excellent sense of style.
THE COLLAR
4 cutting pieces form the basis of our perfected two-piece collar – which is made up of an inner and outer stand as well as an upper and lower collar. In-house developed and cut according to the individual size – the collar curve provides an impeccable fit. One thing is sure: whether Kent or Shark collar – with every detail van Laack's shirts embody first class tailoring expertise.
3-HOLE SHIRT BUTTON
3-HOLE BUTTONS:Enormous strength, effortless opening and closing – these characteristics are what the typical label buttons made of trochacea or real "Macassar" mother-of-pearl with three-hole stitching stand for. The next step ensures added support and is about wrapping and sewing on the button with a stick.
THE CUFFS
Classic cuffs or double cuffs? No matter, as long it’s the refined manufactured and patented van Laack interpretation in a slightly curved form. For a sophisticated look, the cuffs have an in-house insert. Due to the smooth fashioning, all cutting pieces fit harmoniously into the overall picture. And the best? Our cuffs are individually tailored to the size of every shirt – through this fact we achieve the best possible fit at the wrist height.
THE PERFECT LOOK
Minimal care effort and maximum effect: all shirts from the “Perfect Look” line by van Laack will be as good-looking at the end of a long day as in the morning.
How? The 24/7 essentials made of fine Swiss full-twisted yarns prove to be easy to iron and smoothens by itself.
They are brilliant while travelling and ideal for business men with a tight time management. Make sure you snap up one of these smart shirts from our van Laack online shop.
THE VAN LAACK BLOUSE
THE VAN LAACK BLOUSE
Why you can rely on the blouse
Is there anything nicer than a piece that accompanies you reliably, never gets boring and complements almost every outfit?
The blouse is such a favourite piece that nothing can easily compete with it in each and every is season.
With a blouse you are always perfectly dressed – no matter whether in the home office or for a date at the weekend. It gives every outfit an immediate freshness kick and provides that certain something with modern interpretations.
And it’s really uncomplicated, even without a blazer or cardigan: for example, combine the new oversized models with narrow jeans or a skirt with an airy fit and you’ve got a stylish look.
THE INFINITELY BEAUTIFUL OPTIONS
The classic blouse convinces with diversity and always scores with new details.
Our latest models inspire with surprising twists such as playful lace patterns or romantic ruffles. If you prefer straight lines, you can opt for cuts with kimono or goblet collars.
THE NATURAL EASY CARE
Through an intensive research, with “NATURAL EASYCARE” we have succeeded in creating a new kind of textile refinement, which makes van Laack blouses easy to iron.
This textile finishing enables the genuine experience of pure cotton as the natural product – free from chemical substances out of the refining process.
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THE COLLAR
4 cutting pieces form the basis of our perfected two-piece collar – which is made up of an inner and an outer stand as well as an upper and a lower collar. For a precisely fitting curve, a mirrored graph characterises the collar and the collar stand. Our van Laack blouses provide a multifaceted range of collar shapes. A cup collar, a shirt collar or rather a self-tie bow? The decision is entirely up to you …
BUTTONS
In the minutest detail – the buttonholes of a van Laack blouse symbolise perfection. They are sewn on with extra-fine yarns and about 160 stitches. Depending on the size of the buttonhole, we adjust this quantity accordingly.
THE CUFFS
1-button cuffs or 2-button cuffs? No matter, as long it’s the refined manufactured and patented van Laack interpretation in a slightly curved form. Due to the smooth fashioning, all cutting pieces fit harmoniously into the precise silhouettes of our blouses.
For a touch of extravagance, we like to work with double cuffs or other modern style features, depending on long sleeves and short sleeves.
The Beststeller
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