About
The Anthology is a classic menswear label specialising in bespoke tailoring and classical inspired leisurewear, focusing on modernity and originality.
We aim to contemporise classic menswear by injecting creativity and thoughtfulness into the aesthetics and functionality of our designs. We strive to continue an exceptional tradition of craft and dedication to every facet of our garments and its making process. Our ethos is based on respect for craftsmanship, preservation and collaboration with unsung artisans from our atelier. Under the vision and creative direction of the founders Andy Chong and Buzz Tang, we strive to pursue the spirit of precision, modernity and audacious ingenuity, as well as relentless endeavours to nurture and inspire our customers, elevating and embracing every individual’s artistic expressiveness.
Tailoring House Style
Our house style features our iconic extended shoulders, which drape gracefully with a slight extension beyond the natural shoulder to achieve a soft curve, creating sinuous lines that mimic the human form. The sleeve head has a subtle roping, while the entire shoulder embraces an unconstructed structure, creating a striking juxtaposition between soft and structured elements, maintaining a level of formality while introducing a new voice for modernity and approachable elegance. The iconic detail is further enhanced by a lower gorge design and open quarters, extending the narrative of curves and fluidity.
Design follows function. Considering Asia’s hot and humid climate, which is where we originated, along with the impacts of climate change and the decline in formality in modern work culture, we believe there is a need for attire that is softer, lighter, and inherently more comfortable than garments that are unnecessarily bulky and constrictive. While we have kept the interior of the jacket soft and minimal, this approach comes with no compromise. It remains fully canvassed in genuine horsehair throughout and exemplifies the finest handcraft and traditional integrity.
We embrace softness and comfort as well as body positivity. We don’t see bodies as vessels of flaws. Our philosophy is to have cloth drape over our subject to achieve the most natural and appealing form.
Fabrics & Trimmings
It is not uncommon for mens’s wardrobes to be restricted to a world that only consists of classic navy and grey.
They are without a doubt essential wardrobe staples, but The Anthology endeavours to help one broaden their world of possibilities — to explore unique colour spectrums and distinctive textures and patterns that are within classic boundaries.
At The Anthology’s bespoke showrooms, we provide you with a curated fabric selection mainly from the UK, Italy and the rest of the world, with regular seasonal updates from mills and merchants as well as some meticulously handpicked vintage and dead-stock cloths that are exclusive to us.
By embracing individuality, we aspire to inspire elegance and identity.