Calder Carmel
Calder Carmel: California Craft Meets Ivy Tradition
Founded in Carmel, California, Calder represents a unique intersection of American shirtmaking: West Coast ease blended with East Coast Ivy refinement. Every Calder shirt is designed and produced in California, using premium European fabrics and an artisanal approach that emphasizes comfort, proportion, and casual sophistication.
Calder’s reputation is built on shirting that feels relaxed but never sloppy, shirts that can be worn open at the collar on a Saturday, or tucked in under a sport coat during the week.
At Claymore Shop, we carry Calder because our clients appreciate shirts with character — easy, breathable, and versatile, yet refined enough to sit beside Hamilton, Ralph Lauren, and Gitman Vintage.
Relaxed Shirts for Men Who Still Value Refinement
Claymore clients want shirts that feel relaxed but carry the same refinement as their tailored clothing. Calder hits that balance. They don’t want disposable “casual shirts.”
Why our clients choose Calder:
- They want shirts that are comfortable without being careless.
- They appreciate West Coast ease interpreted through Ivy sensibility.
- They like pieces that layer naturally with PennBilt chinos, Barbour jackets, or Baudoin & Lange loafers.
- They value shirts that breathe and move in Michigan’s transitional seasons.
- They believe casual clothing should still feel intentional.
For Claymore men, Calder shirts deliver comfort, proportion, and confidence, without sacrificing style.
California Shirting, Edited for Ivy Wardrobes.
Our Calder offering focuses on versatile shirts that carry clients through workdays, weekends, and travel.
🔹Casual Sport Shirts
- Brushed cottons, chambray, and lightweight twills.
- Ideal with PennBilt chinos, Hiltl cords, or casual jackets.
🔹Patterned Shirts
- Seasonal plaids, checks, and subtle prints.
- Balanced proportions for Ivy wear — never loud, always refined.
🔹Relaxed California Staples
- Easy-wearing fabrics like washed oxford and soft cotton blends.
- Designed for open-collar wear with knitwear or casual jackets.
Every Calder shirt at Claymore is chosen because it works across Ivy outfits, from sport coats to denim.
California-Made. Internationally Refined.
🔹Fabrics:
- Fine cottons, chambrays, and seasonal brushed fabrics.
- Many sourced from European mills, adapted for California production.
- Balanced for year-round wear in Midwestern climates.
🔹Fit Philosophy:
- Relaxed Ivy silhouette — trim but not restrictive.
- Proper collar roll for open or tied wear.
- Balanced lengths for versatility tucked or untucked.
🔹Construction:
- Cut and sewn in California.
- Clean seams, reinforced collars, quality buttons.
- Shirts designed to age gracefully with repeated wear.
Calder proves that casual shirting can be crafted with as much care as fine tailoring.
Featured Styles & Claymore Client Favorites
🔹Chambray Sport Shirt
Clients wear it with PennBilt chinos and Paraboot Michael shoes, effortless weekend Ivy.
🔹Navy & Green Plaid Shirt
A fall favorite. Looks sharp with Barbour outerwear and Alden boots.
🔹Washed Oxford in White
The everyday essential. Clients pair it with Ralph Lauren polos and Gitman camp shirts in rotation.
🔹Seasonal Print Sport Shirt
Adds casual personality while still feeling Ivy. Popular with Baudoin & Lange loafers.
🔹Brushed Cotton Twill Shirt in Olive
Perfect for layering under Johnstons knitwear in colder months.
West Coast Ease. Ivy Refinement. Claymore Confidence.
Looking for Calder shirts in Michigan? Claymore Shop offers a curated selection of Calder Carmel shirting, chosen for clients who want relaxed shirts that still respect Ivy standards.
Clients from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, and beyond shop Calder at Claymore because they know casual doesn’t mean careless, it means comfortable, refined, and intentional.
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