After two decades in financial technology, I’d had
my fill of spreadsheets and sales meetings. I wanted to do something different
- something tangible, maybe even fun.

Around that time, my old friend Steve had stumbled
into starting a men’s shirt business. Odd, really, since he never cared much
for fashion. I was intrigued and already had a lot of bold shirts in my
wardrobe so I took a closer look.

The problem was clear: men weren’t wearing ties
anymore, which meant the shirt had become the main way to express themselves.
Yet shirts were stuck in a tragic two-party system. On one side, plain,
lifeless whites and blues. On the other, garish prints that shouted for
attention. Neither suited men who wanted to stand out without looking like they
were trying too hard.

So I joined forces with Steve, and Blake Mill was
born. We set out to make premium shirts that speak - without screaming. Bold,
yes, but also clever. Each design had an inspiration, a story, and often a wink
of dry humour. Some people loved them. Others… not so much. Which was fine for
us. Our focus at Blake Mill was about making shirts for the few, not for
everyone.

Our inspirations come from art, science, music,
culture, philosophy - the things that make life richer and more interesting.
When a concept really lands, we feel it instantly. The design is distinctive,
the story makes us smile, and we know it will connect with the man who wears it
- and all those who notice him.

Yes, we’re building a serious business. But at its
heart, Blake Mill has always been about what our customers want: irreverence,
confidence, and a sense of fun.

Ken, CEO, Cofounder

THOUGHTFUL DESIGN

Every graphic design has a unique inspiration and often tells a story - from flowing lava to mathematical equations.

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Premium fabrics and meticulous construction because good design deserves an excellent foundation.

FOR GROWN-UP MEN

Designed for gents who've outgrown fast, trendy fashion but who haven't lost their edge.

LIMITED RUNS

Small batches mean you won't see yourself at every social gathering or conference.

REAL PEOPLE, REAL SERVICE

Email or call us. A human will answer right away or reply to messages within 1 business day (at most!). Promise.

SHIRTS WITH PURPOSE

We support Mind, the UK mental health charity - looking good whilst doing good.

Watch Becca capture the controlled chaos of our photoshoots, see how designs go from concept to shirt, and meet the models who bring our vision to life.

"No corporate gloss here - just real people making shirts we'd want to wear ourselves."

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