Having vividly recalled reading an article in The Philosopher's Magazine where Elizabeth Scarbrough eloquently described the allure of ruins in 'Ruminations on Ruinations'. She remarked, 'I believe these sites are more than mere historical curiosities. Those of us who are fortunate enough to travel spend a great deal of time and money to stand on the earth and look upon the vestiges of architectural structures. We could much more easily look at professional photos of these cultural landmarks on the Internet. We could read about their histories from any one of dozens of various historical accounts. Yet this somehow isn’t enough’.
Scarbrough continued, 'There is something special about being there. In the context of architectural ruins, it just isn’t comparable to experience them through another’s eyes or words. We feel a pull to bear personal witness'. While elaborate descriptions can only go so far, the right depiction of moments through imagery would perhaps make the experience more vivid and compelling.
Marrakesh’s Medina, an old town bathed in soft terra cotta hues, has preserved its architectural charm since the late 50s. Walls are ripped, walls are merely holding up. Each corner of its narrow alleyways appears similar yet distinct, raw, but picturesque.
‘Every time I look at them, even in the same corner, I discover something new or different. It's the same for me when I look at Rothko or Mitchell’s paintings'. He added, 'A setting that shows signs of wear and tear, with clothing that appears lived-in, that's where I want to be'. Though he can't live there, Buzz has been captivated by this charming town since his last visit in 2018 before the house's establishment, frequently expressing his admiration for its beauty. During our campaign shoot, photographer Alex Natt also stated, 'We are trying to capture imageries that no longer exist. We are constantly searching for things from the past'. Over the years, colours in Marrakesh have subtly influenced our designs, permeating our silhouettes, colour palettes, even fabrications. Coming back to shoot our lookbook is our creators doubling down on our vision to pay homage to a place we so love.
Ruins reminded us to learn to cherish, to appreciate asymmetry and flaws that are found in nature. It is the wabi-sabi (侘び寂び) aesthetic, or state of mind. Thoughtful designs would always adhere to an important design philosophy 'form follows function’. As our cofounder Andy would like to put it, ‘Good clothing does not require shouty or gimmicky details. Every part of the detail is just implemented to be brought into use. Tranquillity is what we seek’, when designing our collections. Our Peak Summer collection focuses on the agility and lightness of clothing, in response to the unforgiving, almost unbearable heat from our homeland. Simple silhouettes, with good cutting and details, and most importantly, great textiles.
Rather than flat, plain weaves, we seek out textiles with unexpected flecks and irregular patterns that add surprise and rarity. Highlights of this season include roughed-out raw linen with irregular crisscrossing weaves on our Freeman Popover, linen/cotton dobbies for Lazyman Jackets with raised textures, mélange cotton jersey for a visually advanced look, and deerskin and tan suede with natural, varied grains and colour.
We hope you enjoy the entire Peak Summer series, including our lookbook and collection. Starting this Thursday (July 11), and every week thereafter, we will feature articles on our newly launched designs from this season. Make sure to also keep an eye out for hidden Easter Eggs along the way.
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Moments captured by Alex Natt, modelled by Tee. All fine clothing by The Anthology, with handcrafted sunglasses provided by Mr. Tortoise in Soho, London.
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55% French Linen, 45% Supima Cotton
Our reinterpretation of the classic polo shirt strives for the utmost precision and excellence in detail and quality, resulting in a foolproof and failproof garment. We have chosen an exceptional blend of materials, balancing touch and drape. This thoughtful approach extends to the innovative new silhouette that guarantees the garment retains its most natural and flattering form.
Our design features longer sleeves and a straighter cut through the body, complemented by a shorter overall length. This juxtaposed proportion creates a smart leisure silhouette that offers versatility, allowing the polo to be worn tucked or untucked with equal elegance. Each minute detail reflects our deep understanding of tailoring and proportions, ensuring this piece stands out as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship.
The piece also highlights its choice of fabrication. The combination of cotton and linen gives extra breathability and character to the texture while maintaining a luxurious, supple hand. The purity of the blend also offers a natural stretch for the cloth to hang and manoeuvre. It is luxury functional wear in its simplest and highest form.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in seafoam green , poppy red , black, and olive
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55% French Linen, 45% Supima Cotton
Our reinterpretation of the classic polo shirt strives for the utmost precision and excellence in detail and quality, resulting in a foolproof and failproof garment. We have chosen an exceptional blend of materials, balancing touch and drape. This thoughtful approach extends to the innovative new silhouette that guarantees the garment retains its most natural and flattering form.
Our design features longer sleeves and a straighter cut through the body, complemented by a shorter overall length. This juxtaposed proportion creates a smart leisure silhouette that offers versatility, allowing the polo to be worn tucked or untucked with equal elegance. Each minute detail reflects our deep understanding of tailoring and proportions, ensuring this piece stands out as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship.
The piece also highlights its choice of fabrication. The combination of cotton and linen gives extra breathability and character to the texture while maintaining a luxurious, supple hand. The purity of the blend also offers a natural stretch for the cloth to hang and manoeuvre. It is luxury functional wear in its simplest and highest form.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in seafoam green and oatmeal
Size Chart
55% French Linen, 45% Supima Cotton
Our reinterpretation of the classic polo shirt strives for the utmost precision and excellence in detail and quality, resulting in a foolproof and failproof garment. We have chosen an exceptional blend of materials, balancing touch and drape. This thoughtful approach extends to the innovative new silhouette that guarantees the garment retains its most natural and flattering form.
Our design features longer sleeves and a straighter cut through the body, complemented by a shorter overall length. This juxtaposed proportion creates a smart leisure silhouette that offers versatility, allowing the polo to be worn tucked or untucked with equal elegance. Each minute detail reflects our deep understanding of tailoring and proportions, ensuring this piece stands out as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship.
The piece also highlights its choice of fabrication. The combination of cotton and linen gives extra breathability and character to the texture while maintaining a luxurious, supple hand. The purity of the blend also offers a natural stretch for the cloth to hang and manoeuvre. It is luxury functional wear in its simplest and highest form.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in oatmeal, poppy red, black, and olive
Size Chart
100% Cotton
As part of The Anthology’s resort wear series, this is our take on a vacation shirt that features a classic camp collar design with a relaxed profile for comfort when lounging around beaches and resorts.
This holiday design is crafted from jersey cotton with remarkable waffle-knit weaving, plush, like a towel that gently pushes against our skin, leading to pleasingly comfortable outcomes.
In terms of design language, the collar gracefully fans out following our pattern design and cutting, bringing out the loosened up summer flair summer as it should. This artefact introduces a relaxed, straighter shape to allow for a tank top or T-shirt layered beneath and has chest pockets on each side for your glasses and belongings. Shirt patterns are flawlessly matching to maintain subtle elegance. High split gussets are added on both ends of the garment for more action-friendly hand and pocket movements.
Pair this with: stone, honey, green or terra cotta. Perfect for holiday paired with all our Linen Drawstring Trousers, also ideal to wear with Cotton/Linen Double Pleated Shorts in White, Sand or swimming trunks. Finish off the look with your Panama hat, French espadrilles and your favourite pair of sunnies.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand, hang dry only
Also available in caramel,navy, and china blue
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100% Cotton
As part of The Anthology’s resort wear series, this is our take on a vacation shirt that features a classic camp collar design with a relaxed profile for comfort when lounging around beaches and resorts.
This holiday design is crafted from jersey cotton with remarkable waffle-knit weaving, plush, like a towel that gently pushes against our skin, leading to pleasingly comfortable outcomes.
In terms of design language, the collar gracefully fans out following our pattern design and cutting, bringing out the loosened up summer flair summer as it should. This artefact introduces a relaxed, straighter shape to allow for a tank top or T-shirt layered beneath and has chest pockets on each side for your glasses and belongings. Shirt patterns are flawlessly matching to maintain subtle elegance. High split gussets are added on both ends of the garment for more action-friendly hand and pocket movements.
Pair this with: stone, honey, green or terra cotta. Perfect for holiday paired with all our Linen Drawstring Trousers, also ideal to wear with Cotton/Linen Double Pleated Shorts in Navy, or swimming trunks. Finish off the look with your Panama hat, French espadrilles and your favourite pair of sunnies.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand, hang dry only
Also available in caramel,navy, and cream white
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100% Cotton
As part of The Anthology’s resort wear series, this vacation shirt showcases a classic camp collar design with a relaxed fit, perfect for lounging at beaches and resorts.
This long-sleeve Cuban shirt offers a unique twist. Made from high-quality Japanese jersey cotton, it features an easy fit suitable for various body types. The pure, synthetic-free fabrication is ultra-soft and gentle to all skin types, ensuring optimal comfort without compromise. In addition to its exceptional tactile experience, the marled mélange of the cotton jersey introduces a broad range of colours that add to the visual interest, enhancing the simplicity of just plain colour.
The design includes distinct proportions on the cuffs and pockets, adding a touch of uniqueness to this long-sleeved Cuban shirt.
Pair this with: khaki, navy, green or white. Perfect for holiday paired with our Lazyman Jacket in Natural , Cotton/Linen Double Pleated Shorts in Navy or swimming trunks. Finish off the look with your Panama hat, French espadrilles and your favourite pair of sunnies.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand, hang dry only
Also available in faded denim and brown marble
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100% Cotton
As part of The Anthology’s resort wear series, this vacation shirt showcases a classic camp collar design with a relaxed fit, perfect for lounging at beaches and resorts.
This long-sleeve Cuban shirt offers a unique twist. Made from high-quality Japanese jersey cotton, it features an easy fit suitable for various body types. The pure, synthetic-free fabrication is ultra-soft and gentle to all skin types, ensuring optimal comfort without compromise. In addition to its exceptional tactile experience, the marled mélange of the cotton jersey introduces a broad range of colours that add to the visual interest, enhancing the simplicity of just plain colour.
The design includes distinct proportions on the cuffs and pockets, adding a touch of uniqueness to this long-sleeved Cuban shirt.
Pair this with: khaki, navy, green or white. Perfect for holiday paired with our Linen Drawstring Trousers in Olive, Cotton/Linen Double Pleated Shorts in White or swimming trunks. Finish off the look with your Panama hat, French espadrilles and your favourite pair of sunnies.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand, hang dry only
Also available in faded denim and jade green
Size Chart
100% Cotton
As part of The Anthology’s resort wear series, this vacation shirt showcases a classic camp collar design with a relaxed fit, perfect for lounging at beaches and resorts.
This long-sleeve Cuban shirt offers a unique twist. Made from high-quality Japanese jersey cotton, it features an easy fit suitable for various body types. The pure, synthetic-free fabrication is ultra-soft and gentle to all skin types, ensuring optimal comfort without compromise. In addition to its exceptional tactile experience, the marled mélange of the cotton jersey introduces a broad range of colours that add to the visual interest, enhancing the simplicity of just plain colour.
The design includes distinct proportions on the cuffs and pockets, adding a touch of uniqueness to this long-sleeved Cuban shirt.
Pair this with: khaki, navy, green or white. Perfect for holiday paired with our Linen Drawstring Trousers in Olive, Cotton/Linen Double Pleated Shorts in White or swimming trunks. Finish off the look with your Panama hat, French espadrilles and your favourite pair of sunnies.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand, hang dry only
Also available in brown marble and jade green
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We are delighted to co-create this street slipper with Bowhill & Elliott, the last remaining slipper maker in the UK. This esteemed house still upholds the traditional ethos of "make in the back, sell in the front," with the entire shoemaking process taking place within two floors.
The upper pattern of the street slipper is meticulously hand-cut from a single piece, resulting in a more fluid and seamless design. Departing from the conventional Albert-style evening slipper, this tailored creation features a shorter vamp and eliminates sharp turns on the tongue, maintaining a consistently soft contour. This complements the natural curves of our tailoring, allowing for a more casual styling option. Imagine a standard slip-on loafer, but refined with one-piece leather and a thin, hand-attached sole that closely hugs the bottom of the shoe, exuding an understated elegance. It pairs beautifully with trousers, denim, and shorts alike.
Crafted from calf suede in a rich tan shade, the upper is both supple and durable, allowing for comfortable movement in this hand-lasted slipper. This design elevates the common loafer, adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to your ensemble.
Summary:
- UK sizing
- Tan calf suede upper
- Single leather sole. Topy (rubber) soles are recommended to be attached by your local cobbler before wearing.
If your size is not available, kindly email customercare@theanthology.net for special orders.
We are delighted to co-create this street slipper with Bowhill & Elliott, the last remaining slipper maker in the UK. This esteemed house still upholds the traditional ethos of "make in the back, sell in the front," with the entire shoemaking process taking place within two floors.
The upper pattern of the street slipper is meticulously hand-cut from a single piece, resulting in a more fluid and seamless design. Departing from the conventional Albert-style evening slipper, this tailored creation features a shorter vamp and eliminates sharp turns on the tongue, maintaining a consistently soft contour. This complements the natural curves of our tailoring, allowing for a more casual styling option. Imagine a standard slip-on loafer, but refined with one-piece leather and a thin, hand-attached sole that closely hugs the bottom of the shoe, exuding an understated elegance. It pairs beautifully with trousers, denim, and shorts alike.
Crafted from grained deerskin in mocha, the upper is both supple and durable, allowing for comfortable movement in this hand-lasted slipper. This design elevates the common loafer, adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to your ensemble.
Summary:
- UK sizing
- Mocha deerskin upper
- Single leather sole. Topy (rubber) soles are recommended to be attached by your local cobbler before wearing
If your size is not available, kindly email customercare@theanthology.net for special orders.
77% Cotton, 23% Linen
A creation for tastemakers and seasoned travellers, this spring/summer piece features a natural, understated dye reminiscent of artisanal woven goods. Perfectly suited for tropical settings that exude a casual yet refined elegance, this serves as an alternative to a sport jacket silhouette, it provides a light layer for candlelit evenings after sun-soaked days in vineyards or quaint coastal towns. It is the quintessential travel companion, ensuring you are always appropriately dressed without being over or underdressed.
The Lazyman Jacket is The Anthology’s signature product — an unconstructed jacket made for the modern man. This version is designed to be a cardigan-like garment that is an alternative to your work blazer. The product features 3 functional pockets, rollable sleeves and adjustable side tabs at the back.
Made from linen/cotton dobby sourced from Japan, the jacket boasts the appearance of raw jute. It combines the suppleness of cotton and the coolness of linen. With raised textures and slight natural irregularities lending the piece unique character, there also comes the expectancy the piece will develop further personality and patina over wears. Ideal for much-anticipated weekend getaways and holidays, this jacket is a low-maintenance travel essential.
Pair this with: Cuban Long sleeved jersey shirt in jade green, Cotton/Linen Double Pleated Shorts in Navy, deep charcoal or any Civilman Trousers.
Also explore other styles and colourways
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77% Cotton, 23% Linen
A creation for tastemakers and seasoned travellers, this spring/summer piece features a natural, understated dye reminiscent of artisanal woven goods. Perfectly suited for tropical settings that exude a casual yet refined elegance, this serves as an alternative to a sport jacket silhouette, it provides a light layer for candlelit evenings after sun-soaked days in vineyards or quaint coastal towns. It is the quintessential travel companion, ensuring you are always appropriately dressed without being over or underdressed.
The Lazyman Jacket is The Anthology’s signature product — an unconstructed jacket made for the modern man. This version is designed to be a cardigan-like garment that is an alternative to your work blazer. The product features 3 functional pockets, rollable sleeves and adjustable side tabs at the back.
Made from linen/cotton dobby sourced from Japan, the jacket boasts the appearance of raw jute. It combines the suppleness of cotton and the coolness of linen. With raised textures and slight natural irregularities lending the piece unique character, there also comes the expectancy the piece will develop further personality and patina over wears. Ideal for much-anticipated weekend getaways and holidays, this jacket is a low-maintenance travel essential.
Pair this with:knitted t-shirt in fossil, Double pleated shorts innavy,white or any Civilman Trousers.
Also explore other styles and colourways
Size Chart
65% Cotton, 35% Linen
Long, but right before your knees, keeping your proportions right, also exemplifying pleated perfection.
If a pair of shorts go too long, covering one's knees, it makes one looks short. If the shorts are done too short and timid, it would look more like a pair of swim trunks, or worse, boxers. This artefact is all about striking the perfect balance, and we managed to find the unrivalled solution.
As part of The Anthology’s resortwear series, this is a ‘modern-vintage’ design made in a cotton/linen blend as a quintessential item, suitable to wear on the beach, the city, or even an excursion.
The form of the shorts is the true essence — it embodies chic and comfort. With practicality in mind, the design comes with slight volume around the thigh and the opening, ensuring the piece to be generous around the thigh part, allows ventilation.
The use of cloth is also the highlight. Cotton as the major constituent upholds a supple and moist look to the general garment, smoothens up linen’s characteristically dry and crisp handle. It also offers a more structural body, making creases look less wrinkly. The appeal is reminiscent of traditional preppy or English country chinos, just with an extra touch of linen for a sense of modernity and practicalism.
Linen also 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 fabrication.
(We recommend the shorts hem to end right before your knees, otherwise, bring it to your alteration tailor for a simple alteration for the best result.)
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in sand and white
Size Chart
65% Cotton, 35% Linen
Long, but right before your knees, keeping your proportions right, also exemplifying pleated perfection.
If a pair of shorts go too long, covering one's knees, it makes one looks short. If the shorts are done too short and timid, it would look more like a pair of swim trunks, or worse, boxers. This artefact is all about striking the perfect balance, and we managed to find the unrivalled solution.
As part of The Anthology’s resortwear series, this is a ‘modern-vintage’ design made in a cotton/linen blend as a quintessential item, suitable to wear on the beach, the city, or even an excursion.
The form of the shorts is the true essence — it embodies chic and comfort. With practicality in mind, the design comes with slight volume around the thigh and the opening, ensuring the piece to be generous around the thigh part, allows ventilation.
The use of cloth is also the highlight. Cotton as the major constituent upholds a supple and moist look to the general garment, smoothens up linen’s characteristically dry and crisp handle. It also offers a more structural body, making creases look less wrinkly. The appeal is reminiscent of traditional preppy or English country chinos, just with an extra touch of linen for a sense of modernity and practicalism.
Linen also 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 fabrication.
(We recommend the shorts hem to end right before your knees, otherwise, bring it to your alteration tailor for a simple alteration for the best result.)
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in navy and sand
Size Chart
100% Linen
As part of The Anthology’s resortwear series, this is the long-sleeve popover based on the 1960s beach shirt with our modified twists. An expressive throw-on-and-go piece, this piece is uniquely proportioned to pivot between a standalone statement and a stylish layering piece. The design comes with an enlarged pocket and a specially designed collar with horn buttons where need be.
The essence of the design comes in the fit. The loose fit of this popover allows for unrestricted movement and comfort. The fabric gently skims the body, creating a flattering and relaxed look. With the loose-fitting flowingness, the design oozes an air of elegance, with effortless drape and graceful silhouette lending a touch of at-ease sophistication. Curved hem with raised side slits, the bottom forms a dynamic opening, taking the whole fluid form to another level.
Widely distinctive from usual shirting cloth, this design comes in a specially sourced open-weave linen, accompanied by excellent drape and hang, and an abundance of herringbone woven texture.
Pair this with: Khaki, honey, cream, green and brown. Perfect for the beach paired with shorts or swimming trunks. Finish off the look with your Panama hat, French espadrilles and your favourite pair of sunnies.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) by hand or machine, hang dry only
Also available in wave.