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State & Liberty

Athletic fit dress shirts that move like sportswear

State & Liberty focuses on athletic professional; its fit profile is tailored athletic. Explore its product range, fabric focus, and buying cautions here. For the score, purchase history, and wear observations behind our recommendation, follow the full Iron & Threads review linked below.
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Category
athletic professional
Fit
tailored athletic
Range
$89–$300+
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State & Liberty
Field Mark
State & Liberty 1
Product
Dress Shirt
Fit
tailored athletic
Status
published
Price Range
$89–$300+
Fit Type
tailored athletic
Origin
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fabric Focus
Athletic Performance Fabric (92% polyester, 8% spandex)

Brand Intel

Headquarters

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Founded

2015 · 11 years in business

Steven Fisher — University of Michigan math major, former data analytics lead for the Detroit Tigers

Lee Moffie — Pro hockey player (Denver Cutthroats, SC Stingrays), U of M letterman

Ownership

Private (Self-Funded)

Team Size

~273 employees

Brand Story

“Two Michigan grads — a data analyst and a hockey player — got tired of spending a fortune on custom tailoring. They prototyped dress shirts on pro athletes and built a brand for V-shaped bodies that traditional brands ignore.”

Notable Achievements
  • ◆$50-100M estimated annual revenue
  • ◆40+ retail locations across US, Canada, and UK
  • ◆Stores feature integrated bars and social atmosphere
  • ◆Leadership Development Program recruiting former athletes
  • ◆Endorsed by PGA and Korn Ferry Tour professionals
  • ◆4-way stretch tuxedos
Key Differentiator

Stores are social lounges, not showrooms — music, TVs, bars. Staff are recruited athletes who authenticate the brand. Shirts are engineered with double-fused collars and hand-stitched plackets despite being stretch fabric.

What Makes Them Different

Athletic Performance Fabric (APF) dress shirts: 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, machine washable

Best For

Athletes and muscular builds who need professional clothing that actually fits

Not Ideal For

Natural fiber loyalists or slim-build buyers who fit standard off-the-rack

Strengths

  • +True athletic fit for V-shaped builds
  • +Stretch fabric with sartorial details
  • +40+ retail locations

Watch Outs

  • !Poly-spandex blend won't satisfy natural fiber purists
  • !Premium pricing
✓This brand page documents sourcing status, gifted items when applicable, testing progress, and the current scored verdict.

Brand FAQ

What is State & Liberty best for?

Athletes and muscular builds who need professional clothing that actually fits

What should buyers watch out for with State & Liberty?

Natural fiber loyalists or slim-build buyers who fit standard off-the-rack

Where is the full State & Liberty review?

The scored State & Liberty review is published and linked from this brand hub. This page is the label profile; the dedicated review page carries the score, field notes, product evidence, and final recommendation.