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Hong Kong Handcrafted Shirts

Ascot Chang

Ascot Chang is one of Hong Kong&#39;s most famous shirtmakers. The Armoury by Ascot Chang products are some of our bestsellers, always made with international classic style and quality in mind since 1953.

Stephon visits Coney Island in an Armoury classic, the Safari Jacket.

Over the past decade, casual jackets have become staples of our wardrobes. What started with our Safari jacket has developed into a wide range of options, from a new iteration of our Safari to the latest cropped jackets.

A Guide to the Daywear Casual Jacket Collection

The Armoury by Ascot Chang exclusive line of polos are transitional, comfortable and reliable in fit, cut and style.

Ascot Chang is one of Hong Kong's most famous shirtmakers. The Armoury by Ascot Chang garments utilise their excellent craft and technical skills in combination with our approach to international classic style and quality. All of our collaborative products are available as part of our made-to-order program.

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The Racer Jacket is the latest addition to our Casual Jacket lineup, referencing 1940’s motorcycle jackets. Part of our Dayware range The Racer features first rate details including hand-made button-holes and single-needle stitching.

Made up in a heavyweight wool twill, its fully lined and comes equipped with two front pockets and a smooth two-way zipper. It has a cropped and casual fit, just long enough to cover the waistband of your trouser, but short enough to evoke the casual reference. Details include a subtle western-style back yoke, side adjusters and stitched barrel cuffs.

The Racer Jacket is the latest addition to our Casual Jacket lineup, referencing 1940’s motorcycle jackets. Part of our Dayware range The Racer features first rate details including hand-made button-holes and single-needle stitching.Made up in a heavyweight wool twill, its fully lined and comes equipped with two front pockets and a smooth two-way zipper. It has a cropped and casual fit, just long enough to cover the waistband of your trouser, but short enough to evoke the casual reference. Details include a subtle western-style back yoke, side adjusters and stitched barrel cuffs.

Wool Twill Racer Jacket - Chocolate / Small

Wool Twill Racer Jacket

Chocolate / Small

Our Safari jacket has been an Armoury essential for over a decade. Featuring enlarged waist pockets with gussets and bellows and slimmer chest pockets with rounded corners. We’ve also added two internal chest pockets for plenty of storage when you’re on the go.

It features a three button closure on the front, two action back pleats for increased range of motion and an adjustable half-belt you can cinch for a more pronounced waist. The wide notched collar leans into the classic Safari vibes like those made popular by certain sophisticated travelers in the late 60’s.

This season’s Safari Jacket is made up in a pea green wool and cotton twill.

Our Safari jacket has been an Armoury essential for over a decade. Featuring enlarged waist pockets with gussets and bellows and slimmer chest pockets with rounded corners. We’ve also added two internal chest pockets for plenty of storage when you’re on the go.It features a three button closure on the front, two action back pleats for increased range of motion and an adjustable half-belt you can cinch for a more pronounced waist. The wide notched collar leans into the classic Safari vibes like those made popular by certain sophisticated travelers in the late 60’s.This season’s Safari Jacket is made up in a pea green wool and cotton twill.

Wool/Cotton Twill Safari Jacket II - Green / X-Small

Wool/Cotton Twill Safari Jacket II

Green / X-Small

The Task Jacket is our take on a workwear staple. It’s based on a vintage USMC P47 chore jacket. We’ve modernized the fit and updated the details, including single needle stitching and hand-sewn details throughout.This season’s Task Jacket is made up in a wool canneté, with a wide rib, it’s reminiscent of your favorite corduroy.

The Task Jacket is our take on a workwear staple. It’s based on a vintage USMC P47 chore jacket. We’ve modernized the fit and updated the details, including single needle stitching and hand-sewn details throughout.This season’s Task Jacket is made up in a wool canneté, with a wide rib, it’s reminiscent of your favorite corduroy.

Wool Canneté Task Jacket - Navy / Small

Wool Canneté Task Jacket

Navy / Small

The Calistoga Vest is our take on a vintage hunting vest, best suited for casual settings but features first rate details such as the hand made button holes and single-needle stitching.

Taking inspiration from sportswear and hunting vests, the back features a hidden game pocket, with zippered closures at either side. The corduroy piping is inspired by Brown’s Beach vests. Named for the town of Calistoga, on the northern end of Napa Valley, this vest serves as a cool layer to wear during the Fall and Winter.

The Calistoga Vest is our take on a vintage hunting vest, best suited for casual settings but features first rate details such as the hand made button holes and single-needle stitching.Taking inspiration from sportswear and hunting vests, the back features a hidden game pocket, with zippered closures at either side. The corduroy piping is inspired by Brown’s Beach vests. Named for the town of Calistoga, on the northern end of Napa Valley, this vest serves as a cool layer to wear during the Fall and Winter.

Wool Tweed Check Calistoga Vest - Beige/Blue/Green/Orange/Brown / X-Small

Wool Tweed Check Calistoga Vest

Beige/Blue/Green/Orange/Brown / X-Small

Wool Herringbone Tweed Calistoga Vest - Lilac Melange / X-Small

Wool Herringbone Tweed Calistoga Vest

Lilac Melange / X-Small

Our Safari jacket has been an Armoury essential for over a decade. Featuring enlarged waist pockets with gussets and bellows and slimmer chest pockets with rounded corners. We’ve also added two internal chest pockets for plenty of storage when you’re on the go.

It features a three button closure on the front, two action back pleats for increased range of motion and an adjustable half-belt you can cinch for a more pronounced waist. The wide notched collar leans into the classic Safari vibes like those made popular by certain sophisticated travelers in the late 60’s.

This season’s Safari Jacket is made up in a dark navy travel wool, it’s soft and crease-resistant with plenty of natural stretch.

Our Safari jacket has been an Armoury essential for over a decade. Featuring enlarged waist pockets with gussets and bellows and slimmer chest pockets with rounded corners. We’ve also added two internal chest pockets for plenty of storage when you’re on the go.It features a three button closure on the front, two action back pleats for increased range of motion and an adjustable half-belt you can cinch for a more pronounced waist. The wide notched collar leans into the classic Safari vibes like those made popular by certain sophisticated travelers in the late 60’s.This season’s Safari Jacket is made up in a dark navy travel wool, it’s soft and crease-resistant with plenty of natural stretch.

Wool Safari Jacket II - Dark Navy / X-Small

Wool Safari Jacket II

Dark Navy / X-Small

The 3 Pocket Blouson, or 3PB is an unlined and unstructured jacket of our own design. As part of our Dayware range it is best suited for casual settings but still has first rate details such as the hand made button holes and single-needle stitching.

The 3PB is back this season, fully lined and made up in a wool, cotton and cashmere blended hopsack

The 3 Pocket Blouson, or 3PB is an unlined and unstructured jacket of our own design. As part of our Dayware range it is best suited for casual settings but still has first rate details such as the hand made button holes and single-needle stitching.The 3PB is back this season, fully lined and made up in a wool, cotton and cashmere blended hopsack

Wool/Cotton/Cashmere 3 Pocket Blouson Jacket - Sage Green / Small

Wool/Cotton/Cashmere 3 Pocket Blouson Jacket

Sage Green / Small

Our own City Hunter Jacket takes inspiration from both old English and Spanish Teba hunting jackets.

For this season’s City Hunter, we went for triple patch pocket design for a more casual feel. We’ve added flaps on the hip pockets and rounded the pocket seams, to give the jacket a softer look. It’s our first thing we grab when on the move. With ample pocket space, it’s perfect for frequent travelers.

Made from a fully lined wool and cashmere blend, this jacket is a perfect top layer for the cooler months.

Our own City Hunter Jacket takes inspiration from both old English and Spanish Teba hunting jackets.For this season’s City Hunter, we went for triple patch pocket design for a more casual feel. We’ve added flaps on the hip pockets and rounded the pocket seams, to give the jacket a softer look. It’s our first thing we grab when on the move. With ample pocket space, it’s perfect for frequent travelers.Made from a fully lined wool and cashmere blend, this jacket is a perfect top layer for the cooler months.

Wool/Cashmere City Hunter III Jacket - Navy / X-Small

Wool/Cashmere City Hunter III Jacket

Navy / X-Small

Ascot Chang is a third-generation Hong Kong shirt-maker, an institution among garment makers in the region. Their meticulously made shirts are available as both ready-to-wear and custom and they are famous for their quick and consistent production. Ascot Chang shirts at The Armoury feature a slimmer body and collars that we designed exclusively for our customers, including spread and button-down options. In addition to shirts, our collaborations also include two of The Armoury’s most beloved products: the Safari Jacket and the Polo Shirt.

Custom and Ready-to-Wear jacketing is available in Hong Kong and New York year round, with shirts exclusively available in New York.

Made-to-Measure/Made-to-Order Shirt: Starting at $275 USD
*4 shirt minimum

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Ascot Chang is one of Hong Kong's most famous shirtmakers. The Armoury by Ascot Chang products are some of our bestsellers, always made with international classic style and quality in mind since 1953.

Ascot Chang

Wool Twill Racer Jacket - Chocolate

Wool/Cotton Twill Safari Jacket II - Green

A Guide to the Daywear Casual Jacket Collection

Wool Canneté Task Jacket - Navy

Wool Tweed Check Calistoga Vest - Beige/Blue/Green/Orange/Brown

Wool Herringbone Tweed Calistoga Vest - Lilac Melange

Wool Safari Jacket II - Dark Navy

Wool/Cotton/Cashmere 3 Pocket Blouson Jacket - Sage Green

Wool/Cashmere City Hunter III Jacket - Navy

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A Closer Look at The Armoury by Ascot Chang Safari Jacket