Ah, the whimsical tale of Prince Albert and his dainty dress slippers from the Victorian era is the one oft recounted. Picture the regal gentlemen gliding between grand rooms of their opulent abodes or exclusive clubs, their feet cradled by these delicate slippers. ‘You rise from slumber, slip into these beauties, and think no more of it — they simply do their job.’ Though history may paint him as fancy, we jestingly dub it all as rather clumsy. ‘Sorry matey, we have a shoes-off policy here.’ Perhaps, the initial decision to don them was a serendipitous misstep. Now, imagine another delightful blunder — venturing beyond the threshold of your condo with these very slippers! Thus, unfolds the saga of the modern slipper, a tale yet untold. And it is this enchanting narrative we wish to share with you. This is the story of our ‘Street Slippers’.
What is elegance today? People seem to be all at sea. It looks like the world has turned topsy-turvy, the balance has gone out of whack, culture appears to be going down the drain, and the discerning eye for quality and style seems to have lost its sparkle. In the mad dash for comfort, many have thrown grace and sophistication out the window. Yet, must it be so? Can comfort and elegance not find harmony, living together under one roof?
They are the gatekeepers of craft, akin to ourselves, but they hold a rich history of shoemaking since 1874 and their history with slippers began in 1960, dominating the country’s dress slippers market through private labelling. It is highly likely to be a pair by Bowhill if you had a pair of these picked up in the West End of London.
Our collaboration, however, has a different aim. Returning to the history makers who penned the book, we aspire to write a new chapter. These slippers are not reserved for special occasions. ‘You wake up, you put on these slippers, and you don’t think too much. They just work.’ We envision these new Street Slippers as your everyday go-to footwear, as reliable and comfortable as your favourite loafers.
We want the look of a slipper but with the functionality of an everyday loafer that fits our easygoing style and complements our soft tailoring. Here’s what goes into it: thin, delicate soles that hug the shoe’s bottom, giving it a touch of understated elegance. The soft, one-piece upper pattern of the street slipper is carefully hand-cut and hand-lasted, resulting in a smooth, seamless design, differing from the loafers we make. An alteration we’ve done based on the playbook of dress slippers features a shorter vamp, with no sharp turns on the tongue, unlike the traditional Albert slippers, keeping a consistently soft contour. It flows with the natural curves of our tailoring, making it perfect for a casual look. Think of it as a refined slip-on loafer that pairs beautifully with trousers, jeans, and shorts.
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.
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.
100% Japanese Linen
If we were to think of a trouser design that stands for the 2000s, it oughts to be a pair of drawstrings thus far. As much as we adore casual styles, this is not a sign of us giving in to the apathetic (can’t-be-bothered) attitude. The two are distinctly different.
As part of The Anthology’s resortwear series, this pair of breezy linen trousers injects with a dose of Italian Riviera chic, suitable to wear on both the beach and the city.
The modern drawstring waistband detailing does not only offer flexibility to the waist, but it essentially adorns the more casual aesthetic, also differentiating from our classically tailored trousers.
We sourced this Japanese linen twill for breathability to tackle the summer heat, while determined to retain a nicely tailored form. Flowy but tapered in cut with single reverse pleats, also equipped with welted side and back pockets, one can indulge in this pair of everyday trousers with utmost comfort while retaining a clean and smart look. Suitable for styling with just anything ranging from a t-shirt to a sports coat.
Hem can be rolled up to mimic the look of a trouser cuff if necessary. We recommend leaving it as it is.
Pair this with: cream, navy or brown. Perfect for spring/summer worldwide. Wear it with our Cuban Camp Collar Shirt in ‘Sunset’ or Terry Popover in Cloud White during your stay in resorts with a pair of espadrilles and favourite pair of sunnies.
Also available sandstone, olive and navy
Care tips: Dry clean only
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100% Japanese Linen
If we were to think of a trouser design that stands for the 2000s, it oughts to be a pair of drawstrings thus far. As much as we adore casual styles, this is not a sign of us giving in to the apathetic (can’t-be-bothered) attitude. The two are distinctly different.
As part of The Anthology’s resortwear series, this pair of breezy linen trousers injects with a dose of Italian Riviera chic, suitable to wear on both the beach and the city.
The modern drawstring waistband detailing does not only offer flexibility to the waist, but it essentially adorns the more casual aesthetic, also differentiating from our classically tailored trousers.
We sourced this Japanese linen twill for breathability to tackle the summer heat, while determined to retain a nicely tailored form. Flowy but tapered in cut with single reverse pleats, also equipped with welted side and back pockets, one can indulge in this pair of everyday trousers with utmost comfort while retaining a clean and smart look. Suitable for styling with just anything ranging from a t-shirt to a sports coat.
Hem can be rolled up to mimic the look of a trouser cuff if necessary. We recommend leaving it as it is.
Complete the set with: Rover Field Jacket - Sandstone
Pair this with: cream, green, blue or brown. Perfect for spring/summer worldwide. Wear it with our Cuban Camp Collar Shirt in 'Sunset' or Caramel Waffle, or Terry Popover in China Blue during your stay in resorts with a pair of espadrilles and favourite pair of sunnies.
Also available in honey, olive and navy
Care tips: Dry clean only
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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
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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 brown marble and jade green
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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: 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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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
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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
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To learn more about the backstory and our previous visit to Bowhill & Elliott, revisit our article here.
The new design is now available in two upper styles: in rich tan calf suede and mocha deerskin. Shop the new styles now.