“Suppose you want a certain fabric that is available at Sara Benjamin’s and you want to put together a varying number of combos from our multiple styles of shirts, during that one evening you can create your own shirts from amongst the selection,” owner Lori Tanzer said.

The trunk show will showcase the design-vision of Craig Taylor, a high-end shirtmaker who has created a line of tailored button-front shirts in a variety of silhouettes.

“If you want a particular color and fabric of shirt that will go with a skirt you own (but can’t find the shirt you are looking for) you can create the shirt to your liking,” Tanzer said.

According to an interview by Tom Julian for fashionwireddaily.com, Taylor describes his new line: “The perfectly tailored shirt starts with the woman’s shape, accentuates her best assets and minimizes her lesser ones. I always look to show the female form in its prettiest light. It should skim the body, but not hang up on it or gape at the bust.

“For me, the perfect tailored shirt would be made of superfine European fabrics, which drape and conform to the body. Sea Island cottons and Italian silks are my favorites. It would include features like flat seams, perfect stitching and genuine mother of pearl buttons.”

Women living in Greater Cincinnati will have the opportunity to view numerous shirt bodies, collars, cuffs and other shirt features and create their own shirts to fit their personal tastes.

“You can mix-match designs so you can create your own shape and design,” Tanzer said.

The shirts will retail between $175-$275. Women will be able to create and order their shirts the shirts will be delivered in four to six weeks.

Lisa Miller, an executive with Craig Taylor, will be present at the trunk show to present the new line, explain the various fits and showcase the many prints and bodies.

“The trunk show will be a fun opportunity for women who want a classic, well-tailored shirt with a modern take on vintage pieces,” Tanzer said.

Refreshments will be available from the Dilly Deli. For more information on the trunk show, call 272-2280.