Celebrating The Oxford Shirt

This month we are celebrating the Oxford shirt at RECTANGLE JAUNE

Oxford shirts get their name from the cloth they are cut from- Oxford cloth. Rumour has it that a Scottish mill constructed four new fabric weaves around the late 1800s and named them after four prestigious Universities: Harvard, Yale, Cambridge and, of course, Oxford.

Oxford shirts are a preppy icon. The open weave means that the shirt is breathable, making them wearable in the summer months and they look great layered under a smart knit for colder days, making them a year-round wardrobe staple.

Oxford cloth is traditionally woven using a basket weave technique. Often the Oxford weave will use two slightly different but tonal yarns. This gives the fabric a distinctive pattern and a subtle marl effect to the garment.

Oxford shirts were originally considered very formal and would be worn with a jacket and tie or the shirt would be tucked into the trousers. This was how the shirt was worn when it was considered a staple part of Polo playing attire pre 1930s. The fact that Oxford shirts were worn for playing polo gave them a whole new identity, the Oxford shirt was seen in both a formal and casual manner. As a result, during the 1950s and 60s the Oxford shirt was really embraced by the Preppy Ivy League students who could be seen sporting an Oxford, un-tucked, with shorts and loafers. The shirt took on a sporty persona and was notorious for treading the line between smart and ‘off-duty’. Nowadays an Oxford shirt with a button down collar is considered more sporty.

The oxford shirt has long been an essential part of the RJ man’s wardrobe.
Incredibly versatile, it is appropriate in many settings.

You can finally buy #RJSTYLE online!

We have received several requests from loyal and potential customers who live outside Lebanon, where RJ Products are not available, to sell our products online.
We are excited to try the new Lebanese E-shop EMALL and we are beginning with a small sample of the products we carry in our stores. Our initial selection is RJ Classics: Polos, Shirts,Ties etc...
If you have a product in mind that you would like to see online, just send us an email and we will be happy to put it up as well (rectanglejaune@gmail.com).
We appreciate the loyalty of our wonderful customers for the last 25 years, and we hope that we can build similar relationships with our online customers as well.
Shop and enjoy #RJstyle  here !

We are Recruiting

1-Job Description: Assistant designer

>Overview:

Work with senior designer in areas of design, development, organization. Assist in designing and developing Men's Wear collection from conception to production.

>Responsibilities:

• Assisting in identifying seasonal fashion & merchandise trends.
• Supervising or working with design team members
• Creating sketches and samples
• Researching fashion trends and staying current on contemporary styles
• Choosing materials
• Creating seasonal presentation boards highlighting fabric, color and pattern direction
• Performing business administration tasks
• Organization and maintenance of design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, initial development, line list, etc.
• Attend garment fittings and assist technical designers 

>Qualifications:

Ability to design and sketch; basic understanding of garment construction; strong design and color sensibility; product and fabric knowledge Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills Computer skills:  Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, design software Team player, ability to multi-task, must have sense of urgency when necessary Creativity and Style – Need to be able to draw inspiration from past trends and see new possibilities for their future designs. Please send your CV to: rectanglejaune@gmail.com subject: RJdesign 2- Job Description: Visual Merchandiser >Overview: Maximizes sales of all product categories, through OPTIMAL VISUAL DISPLAY of all merchandise >Responsibilities: Work with Showroom Team to accomplish objectives. Assist Sales Associates with product information as needed, and assist in the setup of new shops. Review floor plan notes and reports. Assist in planning movement of all display product.  Implement product changes and merchandising.  Ensure timely completion of all documents related to display product movement.  Audit floor plan notes for completion.   Review displays for merchandising standards.  Communication: Work with Showroom Team to accomplish objectives Visiting branches to train and brief staff on arranging displays. Brain storm with Creative  Director for new Window Display themes Implement and install Window Displays with technical team. >Skills: 2 years prior experience in either Visual Merchandising or Interior Decoration  Sketching designs and developing floor plans, make the most of the space available Self -motivated and highly organized Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team, or independently with little direct supervision Be creative, imaginative and energetic Working with other members of the design, marketing and buying team to develop themes and color schemes for displays & windows- Spring/Summer, sales, special promotions, Holidays… Please send your CV to: rectanglejaune@gmail.com subject: RJVM

Father's Day gift guide

Father's Day gifts are a great way to spoil your dad! 

We know it can be hard to find the perfect gift, so hopefully we can make your life a little easier with these special picks from our style department, from formal to casual, to suit every taste.

1-RJ  100% Poplin cotton shirt 

2-100% cotton embroidered beach towel 

3-Patchwork water repellent swimsuit

4- Superga Italian sneakers 

5- Cotton piqué polo