Interpretations & Stereotypes
What is the pre-conception of cotton in the realm of clothing? Not for the fall. That is what most used to think. But do you know: even dating back to a century ago, cotton was already no surprise for the cold and has since been sufficing humanity very well every year over autumn and winter. Most of us are not aware of it because countless jargons exist on the market today to replace the word ‘cotton’, at least for the average Joe. Never let these terms deceive you. Winter corduroy is cotton, so is moleskin. What do they all have in common to beat the cold? It is the weight, just like any other materials should. If that is the key, why not skip all the fluff and circle back to the friendliest cotton twill that features extreme softness? It gives sartorial styles a complete reset, breaks down the stereotype of a suit that comes with the implications of the word 'formal', which does not seem to be a popular word for the past two years. However, specific iterations are ought to be made to live up to the house's quality threshold, hence our constant thirst for cloth developments.
We are proud to introduce a specially developed Japanese cotton suiting series, featuring cotton with special finishes that feel like flannel or suede. Brushed on the surface, finished off with a dry finish on the backside to ensure your pleats and form to be crisp. The specially developed Japanese cotton suiting series come in two colours, Dolphin Grey and Peanut Khaki, with an additional pair of Forest Green odd trousers for extra styling options.
Get classic menswear reinterpreted. Break stereotypes. A suit only refers to a set of garments that consists of a suit jacket and a pair of trousers that happen to be in the same cloth and colour. Do not let the artifice sway you. Wear a suit as more than just a suit as we Anthologists embrace the spirit. Break it up if the fabric makes sense to be a standalone.
We hope you enjoy this photo documentary we did in the studio of our latest pieces with photographer Alex Natt. All shot in film for its most natural flair.
Vol.2, the second part of the Fall/Winter Campaign is also now available. Explore more.
We are delighted to have our friend Nicholas Walter showcase this series with us. Apart from the Peanut Khaki Cotton Suit he dons, he also wears the Workman Moss Green Corduroy Shirt. This artefact is available online via the Advanced Made-to-order Shirting Program.
We are also honoured to have our long-standing pal, Aleks Cvetkovic to be on board. Aleks's pen holds power and credentials. He is a writer, journalist and strategist who writes on men's style for the most authoritative international publications. His knowledge on the subject equates no less significant than an 'Anthology'.
Aleks wears the same corduroy shirt with a mockneck sweater underneath for an extra layer of colour. More details on the the trousers as you go.
Stereotype: The ‘West End’ architect one may come across in dinners or socials. Seems familiar?
Stereotype: a rebel.
More about Nicholas. A footwear designer by trade, he emphasis 'attitude'. If we were to conclude the adventures of his life with a movie, 'Rebel Without a Cause' would be the title. Nicholas does not speak much, but every motion of his elaborates his nonchalance — his avid affinity to clothing, art and culture, but also his tiredness of blindly following rules. He is fed up. He has worn enough clothes to understand what works and what does not for him. As long as the colours and silhouette work, he is good to call it a day.
Nicholas is wearing the Workman Corduroy Shirt in Mushroom Brown. Also available online via our Advanced Made-to-order Shirting Program.
Stereotype: a scholar, an intellectual.
Aleks' sharp eye and wit come from his educational background. He attended Oxford for three years, specialising in Medieval Literature, as niché as it can be, like men's tailoring. There are a handful of reasons we have Aleks with us on this campaign. But the two most unique objectives from him would be, first, his interpretation of our garments. Second, the idea of him breaking the mould from the old-world gentleman we would assume from someone who majored in literature and history — the dandy-looking, wiggly-moustached jock in his tailcoat, sitting by the club, having a few delights and routines in line of business.
Perhaps he was. But the Aleks we see today is a different man. We wanted a man who best embodies the old-world spirit and then shuns it, and there he is.
Aleks is wearing the Civilman Trousers in Taupe in Cotton Drill.
Stereotype: an adventurer.
Workman Oatmeal Corduroy Shirt, also styled with the Civilman Trousers in Taupe. Both available on the site and in-stores now.
Sculpt your identity via dressing. Your interpretation helps shape The Anthology’s archetypes.
Special thanks to Aleks Cvetkovic, Alex Natt and Nicholas Walter again for offering extra points of reference to our artistic world,