Different ways to style the Grey Herringbone Sport Jacket
We like to describe our Herringbone Jacket as a chameleon. Although it is nothing high-tech and propounds as a constant object, the uniquely scaled pattern and balanced colour palette sit universally well under different states of affairs, whether you are an Ivy Style patron, a minimalist, or a formal or casual dresser. We documented a series with film photographer Alex Natt on how this can be presented in different ways based on the other components you wear, ensuring you get your full style mileage with our signature garment.
Beginning with the Ivy look. Dress tie, shirt and jacket, and of course, if you have matching trousers in the same cloth you may also complete a whole suit set for a full-on sartorial approach. (Anthology customers can have them made bespoke or made-to-measure with us. If you already own a pair of ready-to-wear trousers with us, you may also speak to the team for a potential custom pair to complete the set.) There is a small reason behind our thinking of the absence of its lower half in the existing collection. Apart from a slight reminiscence of period clothing, tweed trousers can be oddly specific. With its natural loose weaving structure, trousers creases don’t hold up well and they lose form quickly. With many Anthologists’ functionality considerations in mind, they are likely not the piece one would reach for. Hence, demand service is proposed.
An American grunge look — a slight deviation from a clean, dressy Ivy style, but a little more preppy and casual. The ensemble features just an Oxford shirt in plain white, but of course, each to their own, any other OCBD shirts would also do. We also adore our Fine Yellow Oxford Shirt a lot for that touch of vintage-ness, perfect to pair with denim, then a pair of heavier boots, ranging from chukka, or Chelsea to any double-layered sole hiking or hunting boots would even stay align with the grand scheme of things.
The minimal look. Some may suggest this borrows a partial Scandinavian palette, which we do not disagree with. Everything is clean and neat, with no fuss and no drama — unambiguously, a navy fine cashmere rollneck and our Vanilla ‘Pod’ Denim Civilman Trousers. The same look can also be achieved in White Denim for a stark, clean look. At this moment, sneakerheads can consider calling for a pair of low-tops, but we say a classic pair of loafers or refined Chukka or Chelsea boots can extend the style mileage. There's nowhere they can't bring you.
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Bringing our iconic style available into the world of ready-to-wear. The Anthology's grey herringbone tweed jacket is one of the most sought-after pieces from our bespoke core collection of all time. With a monochrome colour scheme executed in the ideal balance of contrast, this faithful timeless design is the ultimate modern classic that is perpetually versatile and astute throughout all occasions. With cloth woven in a moderate-weight tweed, it allows the piece to be worn over a shirt, polo, t-shirt and all kinds of knitwear while equally desirable to be worn under big overcoats. This piece can also transition between styles from British heritage, American vintage and Ivy to minimal modern, fully living up to two of our house principles — ultimate versatility and full exploration of various genres and inspirations.
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 with our classic subtly-roped silhouette for a masculine yet elegant and timeless look. This jacket is specifically styled with flap patch pockets as our take on a partial Ivy Style reference.
Pair this with:
All Workman Shirts, OCBD shirts and more. Long-sleeve polos are also highly recommended when dressed casually. For trousers, we highly recommend Civilman Trousers or dress trousers in Green and Khaki and White/Vanilla.
Product Details:
Fully canvassed and fully lined
3-roll-2 button stance
Notch lapels with single signature handmade buttonhole
Black horn buttons
Flap patch waist pockets with welted chest pocket
Two internal chest pockets
Side vents
Comes with Unfinished sleeves