An Extensive Guide to Wearing Cream From CORE
Cream colour in a garment has always had a strong association with refinement. It was one of those that belonged to the higher level of the pyramid of colours. Like quiet luxury, it is a kind of flashiness that displays tacit supremacy through delicacy, the actuality that one does not have to stoop down, taint the pristine body and sleeves from some nitty-gritty labour. These are flashbacks of the time of our history, but they may not be relevant today. The coronation of the United Kingdom all over tabloids and social media reminded us that the old royals' dressing styles were once aspirational to sartorial fanatics. But as we move with the times, Prince (now officially His Majesty King) Charles' affair with a cream suit was no longer our source of inspiration. We think there is more to a cream suit, jacket and trousers than a sheer status symbol.
55% Linen 45% Cotton
Our sartorial manifestation of the archetypal Anthology garment for the spring summer season, an articulation of the house’s core identity.
This is a double-breasted suit jacket in specially-developed Japanese cotton/linen that can live on its own or pair with its amicable bottoms to complete a set. Extracting the best of both worlds, this exclusive blend borrows the moisture-wicking properties and neat drape of linen, while expressing the soft-handed feel of cotton, a fine example of casual tailoring. Woven up in a twill construction, it brings an extra coat of sartorial elegance by elevating the style with faint textures, also brings the spirit of rarity to the table.
Our jacket features an unpadded shoulder with our signature lapel buttonhole, with higher armholes giving the garment an exceptional range of motion. We’ve also extended the shoulders slightly to complement the spalla camicia, also described as the waterfall shoulders for a more laid-back aesthetic.
Complete the set with: Linen/Cotton Twill Pleated Trousers - Cream
Pair this with: sky blue, rust, khaki, olive, navy and brown.
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and half lined
6-roll-2 button stance
Peak lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Horn buttons
Jetted waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves
Size Chart
55% Linen 45% Cotton
The counterpart of the linen/cotton suit jacket, also designed to live on its own for pairing with other uppers.
Our sartorial manifestation of the archetypal Anthology garment for the spring summer season, an articulation of the house’s core identity. Extracting the best of both worlds, this exclusive blend borrows the moisture-wicking properties and neat drape of linen, while expressing the soft-handed feel of cotton, a fine example of casual tailoring. Woven up in a twill construction, it brings an extra coat of sartorial elegance by elevating the style with faint textures, also brings the spirit of rarity to the table.
Designed with single reverse pleats, these dress trousers allow more room to the thigh for extra comfort and action. Equipped with side adjusters for an expressive sartorial look, also for cinching when needed.
Complete the set with: Linen/Cotton Twill Suit Jacket - Cream
Pair this with: sky blue, rust, khaki, olive, navy and brown.
Product details:
Side tabs, two front slanted pockets and two back buttoned welt pockets
Single reverse pleat
Button fly
Comes with unfinished leg openings. We suggest wearing them hemmed with a 4-5cm cuff.
Size Chart
We are honoured to create this collaboration model crafted by one of the last remaining English shoemakers, the formidable, dependable, failproof Crockett & Jones.
Bodley is a half-strap penny loafer designed with clean, elegant lines, such as the refined butt-stitched apron and an oval cutout.
On a 376 last, it features a modestly short vamp which is casual enough to be paired with jeans, chinos and our Civilman trousers, yet dressy enough to be taken back to more formal settings when a suit is called for. Although based on an iconic C&J shoe last, the heel counter was also modified from its predecessor, the 314 last, to hug tighter around the back of the heel for a better fit, also to accentuate the divine lines of the shoe.
This design is done in an exclusive espresso burnished calf, with a single leather sole, Goodyear welted. Box and individual shoe bags included.
Summary:
• UK sizing
• E fitting
• 376 last
• Espresso calf upper
• Single leather sole
If your size is not available, kindly email customercare@theanthology.net for special orders.
Breaking traditions, starting with an unabashed high-low ensemble, which we think is the real joy of tailoring today. A 'so far so good' spotless cream double-breasted suit jacket worn as an odd jacket, styled against a pair of heavily abused, washed jeans that are blemished and destroyed with layers of 'patina'.
Solely an outfit elaborates plenty of the intricacies of our pursuit and motto of the house: to unlearn and learn from classic tailoring.
If you ask an older gentleman, he might disapprove of how we try to break the lore of a suit to enable as separates. Fastidious studies on the subject matter helped us understand the crux of the problem. Most suits in the old days were woven in formal plain worsteds as if they were married couples who said the vows, hence never meant to be broken up. But in reality, most people would've come across more than one love, and they want options. The truth is, when they do not look distinctively like a part of a suit, that's when they can be styled as separates, and that is the responsibility of the creators of the garments, us. The CORE collection is designed to express this, by combining the casual attributes of linen and cotton and twill construction to the garment, to add texture and visual interest to a primordially plain cloth.
100% Cotton
Bridging the gap between a smart shirt and collarless sweater, the long-sleeved style polo is a piece that combines both elegance and casualness that allows it to be dressed solo or under a tailored jacket.
Made from a Japanese cotton piqué that will prove comfortable all seasons, the fabric is specially finished for a cool, dry hand that naturally wicks moisture, yet with drape and body. Each colour is designed with a considered palette, ensuring to be able to sync with any sport jackets or outerwear pieces.
The style features a carefully sculpted spread collar, with a specially designed v-shaped chest gusset accentuating an open-collar silhouette without the need to lower the chest opening. With meticulously hand-sewn bar tacks, barrel cuffs, and finely finished internal seams throughout, the overall garment is carefully considered and constructed for beautiful ageing, preventing excessive stretching and helping the polo shirts retain their shape and structure over time.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in 8 other colors
Size Chart
100% Japanese Cotton
Suitable for all smart to casual settings, there is nowhere this pair of trousers can’t take you.
Civilman Trousers are the relaxed versions of your tailored dress trousers. Like a chino, it is at the same time a step-up of the rugged jeans/classic denim. It embodies a modest and courteous image, mostly casual with a hint of dressiness. We specifically sourced a hard-wearing cotton drill that offers excellent form and durability for everyday use. When designing this in mind, we had the classic Ivy Style chinos in mind as well.
This design is based on the classic five-pocket denim, built-in with curved inset pockets on the sides of the front with a coin pocket (formerly referred to as a watch pocket). The traditionally big patch back pockets are purposely replaced with our signature anchor-shaped flaps. Cut for a mid to high-rise, straight-legged, perfect for tailoring and casualwear. Wear them pressed with the centre crease or without, up to your preference.
Pair this with: Upperswe recommend Ecru, Green and White Striped Shirt,Boating blazer in Pale Green/Yellow Boating Stripes, short sleeve polo in powder blue or tennis white and our knitted t-shirts Navy/White Nautical Stripes, Brick Red/White Nautical Stripes or revisit our classic knitted t-shirts such as ecru, espresso and navy
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only. Due to the nature of the cloth, a total of 1.5cm length shrinkage may apply from the first few machine washes.
Also available in deep olive and other fabrics.
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Instead of dressing cream in a formal context, it can just be as suitable for bright warm days with a casual polo and Civilman Trousers if the usual pleated dress trousers are a touch formal.
100% cotton
A great all-year-round piece but mostly a fall/winter favourite.
Inspired by the ultimate classic Oxford cloth but comes with a slight modification, this is one of the most sought after bespoke pieces from our in-house range. The fabric brings in a warm and fuzzy texture, which keeps warm and offers a delightful flannel-like soft touch.
Suitable for all casual settings, the classic blue and white striped design withal allows the option to go a little dressier if one intends to dress it up with a blazer and a tie. It is a piece to be worn and lived in all year round.
This design follows the design features of a traditional American Oxford (OCBD) style. It features our button-down collar, a placket and a chest pocket, box pleat and locker loop at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: any colour such as blue, green, grey and khaki. Wear it underneath a sports jacket or knitted sweater with chinos or dress trousers, alternatively with shorts and sneakers. It is entirely up to your interpretation.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Precise pattern matching
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% cotton
A spring/summer version of the classic Oxford Button-down Shirt, in opposition to the brushed cotton shirts.
Suitable for all casual settings, the Berry Red and white striped design withal allows the option to go a little dressier if one intends to dress it up with a blazer and a tie. It is a piece to be worn and lived in all year round but more catered to the warmer seasons.
This design follows the design features of a traditional American Oxford (OCBD) style. It features our button-down collar, a placket and a chest pocket, box pleat and locker loop at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: any colour such as blue, green, grey and khaki. Wear it underneath a sports jacket or knitted sweater with chinos or dress trousers, alternatively with shorts and sneakers. It is entirely up to your interpretation.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Precise pattern matching
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Also available in blue, beige, and green
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% cotton
A spring/summer version of the classic Oxford Button-down Shirt, in opposition to the brushed cotton shirts.
Suitable for all casual settings, the Green and white striped design withal allows the option to go a little dressier if one intends to dress it up with a blazer and a tie. It is a piece to be worn and lived in all year round but more catered to the warmer seasons.
This design follows the design features of a traditional American Oxford (OCBD) style. It features our button-down collar, a placket and a chest pocket, box pleat and locker loop at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: any colour such as blue, green, grey and khaki. Wear it underneath a sports jacket or knitted sweater with chinos or dress trousers, alternatively with shorts and sneakers. It is entirely up to your interpretation.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Precise pattern matching
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Also available in blue, berry red, and beige
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% cotton
A spring/summer version of the classic Oxford Button-down Shirt, in opposition to the brushed cotton shirts.
Suitable for all casual settings, the Blue and white striped design withal allows the option to go a little dressier if one intends to dress it up with a blazer and a tie. It is a piece to be worn and lived in all year round but more catered to the warmer seasons.
This design follows the design features of a traditional American Oxford (OCBD) style. It features our button-down collar, a placket and a chest pocket, box pleat and locker loop at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: any colour such as blue, green, grey and khaki. Wear it underneath a sports jacket or knitted sweater with chinos or dress trousers, alternatively with shorts and sneakers. It is entirely up to your interpretation.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Precise pattern matching
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Also available in beige, berry red, and green
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
Bringing back to slightly more traditional settings, which most people find useful. Dressing for wedding days, whether to attend as a guest or the host, is a day one tends to follow traditions a little more — it is not a day to be experimental. Taking the whole suit look as is, paired with a striped tie to add in some patterns, can be styled with a repp tie or a patterned motif tie.
100% Supima Cotton
Our interpretation of a casual t-shirt that frames a clean and smart look. An idea inspired by 1950s sportswear, it is the culmination of contemporary and ‘high vintage’.
The style features a simple design with specific proportions — a higher neck, ribbed sleeve and collar, shorter body and longer ribbed hem. This allows the t-shirt to hug around your trousers’ waistband without going too long or needing to be tucked in, maintaining good overall proportions even when paired with mid to high-rise trousers and sport coats.
This product is made of fine-gauge organic cotton, handpicked and sustainably farmed. (Please read our Ethical Sourcing and Production Statement) Incorporating full knitted construction, this breathable summer knitwear gives a defined body and contour. To enhance the luxurious silken finish and soft hand, the garment has gone through a tumble washing procedure in a final step unique to The Anthology.
Pair this with: practically anything in your wardrobe, be it a suit, sport jacket or Lazyman jacket. Colour-wise we suggest blue, brown, grey and white. Sneakers and espadrilles are also suitable.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
This artefact is in nautical striped style, also available in brick red/white. Also revisit our classic plain colours here.
Size Chart
Imagine travelling with a suit to a wedding, but would like to extend the sojourn for a few more romantic moments, staying agile is key. Well-executed garments are meant to last. We don't mind repeats, but the most important is how we can generate variations with the same outfit. We suggest bringing along a few more simple upper-body garments that can help make good use of the suit set even after the ceremonies. With or without a jacket depending on the temperature, the option is on the table.
100% Japanese Cotton
Truly a casual shirt that feels incredible against the skin, all contributed by its finely brushed finish. The flanneled cotton series comes in relaxed yet sophisticated colour with a modern edge. The flanneling successfully brings down the strength of the vividity with its fuzziness while amplifying the softness and comfort of the garment. This Japanese cotton flannel is mindfully woven in a lighter weight to counter the heat-trapping property of flannel. Suitable for three-season use, only except for the summer and best for intermission seasons.
This design comes with the classic wide spread collar and a French placket, spotlighting our original double-stitched sport chest pocket and waterfall shoulder, side pleat at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: Civilman Trousers in any colour, Brushed Cotton Twill Sport Jacket in Fawn, Peanut or Dolphin Grey suit or Lazyman Jacket in Navy/Teal Bouclé or Heather Grey Herringbone
Also available in saffron yellow, fern green and navy
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% Japanese Cotton
Truly a casual shirt that feels incredible against the skin, all contributed by its finely brushed finish. The flanneled cotton series comes in relaxed yet sophisticated colour with a modern edge. The flanneling successfully brings down the strength of the vividity with its fuzziness while amplifying the softness and comfort of the garment. This Japanese cotton flannel is mindfully woven in a lighter weight to counter the heat-trapping property of flannel. Suitable for three-season use, only except for the summer and best for intermission seasons.
This design comes with the classic wide spread collar and a French placket, spotlighting our original double-stitched sport chest pocket and waterfall shoulder, side pleat at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: Civilman Trousers in any colour, Brushed Cotton Twill Sport Jacket in Fawn, Peanut or Dolphin Grey suit or Lazyman Jacket in Navy/Teal Bouclé or Heather Grey Herringbone
Also available in saffron yellow, rust brown and navy
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
100% Japanese Cotton
Truly a casual shirt that feels incredible against the skin, all contributed by its finely brushed finish. The flanneled cotton series comes in relaxed yet sophisticated colour with a modern edge. The flanneling successfully brings down the strength of the vividity with its fuzziness while amplifying the softness and comfort of the garment. This Japanese cotton flannel is mindfully woven in a lighter weight to counter the heat-trapping property of flannel. Suitable for three-season use, only except for the summer and best for intermission seasons.
This design comes with the classic wide spread collar and a French placket, spotlighting our original double-stitched sport chest pocket and waterfall shoulder, side pleat at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: Civilman Trousers in any colour, Brushed Cotton Twill Sport Jacket in Fawn, Peanut or Dolphin Grey suit or Lazyman Jacket in Navy/Teal Bouclé or Heather Grey Herringbone
Also available in rust brown, fern green and navy
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
Matthew showcases the summer black tie look. Pocket square by Simonnot Godard, silk bow-tie crafted exclusively for The Anthology, coming soon.
70%cotton, 30% linen
The perfect white shirt for the spring/summer season. Versatile for both work with a tie and open collar for holidays, this white cotton/linen shirt strikes the ideal medium in texture and weave.
Linen serves a functional purpose as it possesses a quick-dry effect and ventilating property due to its looser weaving structure, allowing wearers to enjoy their best under the heat. It is also traditionally perceived as a luxurious option for summer shirting. However, the downside is the way linen creases which is not for everyone, but do not worry, we have that covered. This blend is predominantly blended in with cotton, which effectively counters the creasing effect of linen, making a formal shirt possible when needed.
This design comes with our classic wide spread collar, a clean front, side pleats at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: any colour except for its own. Perfect for prime summer. Wear it solo with our Khaki Civilman Trousers or shorts for casual, or under a blazer, sport jacket or suit when dressing up during the hot season, a tie only if necessary.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl buttons
22-23 stitches per inch (SPI)
Split yoke
Box gusset
French seams (on the sides and sleeves)
Misalignment under the armscye
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Delivery Time: Dispatch in 3 weeks
Remark: Due to the nature of this product, it is not eligible for return/exchange/refund
Size Chart
(Check out our video tutorial here)
If you are the bridegroom and think that a traditional tuxedo is not the best fit for the setting, say coastal weddings, then this may be an interesting take on a summer black tie.
The cream linen/cotton suit set from the CORE Collection and collaboration shoes by Crockett & Jones are both a crucial part of our 5th anniversary collection. Visit these links to check out all the featured ready-to-wear tailoring pieces for this season. Photography by Milad Abedi.