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The Raglan Sleeve

Born of Necessity, Perfected for Motion

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Nov 23, 2025
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The raglan sleeve looks deceptively simple, just a diagonal seam running from collar to underarm. But that single line changed the way men move. It softened the shoulder, freed the arm, and became one of the most practical cuts in menswear. But behind it lies a story of a one-armed field marshal.

A British Beginning

To understand the raglan, we have to go…

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