'Hay Days', Pre-Fall Lookbook with Richard Biedul

Heydays are fleeting. These are the days of abundance. We call this ‘Hay Days,’ not mere heydays, because great style and design are accumulative, and they transcend time. Our clothing will never lose its relevance. Slowly and steadily, we are building a world of clothing we can look back to, and it remains eternally stylish and evergreen. Trends may ebb and flow, but the cherished memories we create endure. Clothing brings joy, comfort, and emotion. But the real highlight of our journey is working with those we hold dear, whether through personal sentiment, admiration, respect, or all of the above.

For some time now, we've dreamt of sharing stories and creating visual memories with Richard Biedul. Richard's connection to The Anthology dates back several years, although it wasn’t forged through immediate collaboration. A renowned top model, Richard has graced the runways of the most prestigious fashion houses and mingled with the industry’s most talented. Admired from afar as a paragon of style, our personal bond with Richard was solidified four years ago during a charitable initiative amid the global pandemic. At the time, our small team meticulously handled every order, deeply appreciative of each participant, whether a prominent name or a modest supporter. One morning in London, we received an order under the name 'Richard Biedul,' requesting six t-shirts—all proceeds destined for charity. Who on earth needs a week’s worth of t-shirts in one go? It was for him and his partner, in the original three colours, supporting the initiative.

Richard is univocally one of the kindest, and most generous human beings The Anthology has had the pleasure to have known along the way. We are pleased to bring to you our Pre-Fall collection, where some of the pieces were inspired and given erudite insight by Richard during the design process. Enjoy.

—Buzz Tang