Oatmeal Herringbone Tweed Sport Jacket
Anthologists who have been with us since the beginning would know the herringbone piece makes one of The Anthology’s house classics. We are always mesmerised and almost never fatigued by the complexity that herringbones can bring to the textural excitement, yet the simplicity of the pattern. The miniature pattern scale makes it a remarkable imitation of textures rather than blatantly eye-catching patterns. From the visual point-of-view, it is more enticing, especially when applied to certain fabrications such as winter tweeds or summer silks.
This fall, we are pleased to bring a successor to our original herringbone to the table in addition to our monochromatic-schemed herringbone - our claim to fame, perhaps. With the exclusive right to create this ready-to-wear piece, we are pleased to marry our aesthetics again with menswear journalist and authority Permanent Style’s beautiful oatmeal Shetland tweed sourced via renowned British manufacturer Holland & Sherry's archive.
Not deterring far from the original pattern, the new colour scheme makes the new garment a conversational piece of the season. This enduring and versatile design embodies the essence of modern classicism. As usual, the adaptability to dress up and down showcases the forte of our tailoring house style when concocted with thoughtfully executed cloth. Lower in colour contrast to the house signature, this piece expresses a more elegant image than its predecessor. With predictable shirt and tie styling options aside, Permanent Style's mastermind, a friend of the house Simon Crompton and our cofounder Buzz would like to take you through the rest of the article in styling with their personal flavour imbued in each ensemble.
Vintage chambray shirt, because the warm oatmeal shade just counters so well with a soft cool tone. One can choose to style with a tie, but on more casual occasions, the alternative would be to bare the chest a little or to layer an undershirt with our white or ecru knitted t-shirt. Simon also wears our bespoke pleated cotton trousers in olive.
100% cotton, Japanese chambray
A better companion to the denim jeans than a denim shirt itself, this Japanese chambray offers a nuanced blue that is subtle and faded, making the perfect semi-casual shirt for almost every occasion. We specifically sourced this light Japanese chambray for added breathability.
With a fabrication inspired by vintage workwear, this is our refined take on chambray, which makes it a lot more modern and wearable in an urban context. This design comes with our wide-spread collar, a clean front, side pleats at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs. This design is suited for both work and off-duty.
Pair this with: khaki/cream, green, grey and white. Perfect for spring/summer worldwide and all year-round in Asia. Dress it up for your social event with a jacket and tie, dress down with a pair of shorts or drawstring trousers if you feel like a weekend in the city or the beach.
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, Japanese Denim
Denim, as one may know, it is woven in some dyed yarns, while some are left white. It results in the creation of appealing irregularities that mean no two pieces are the same.
This piece is a mid-weight Japanese pre-washed denim specifically dedicated to shirting. Woven in a practical weight that ensures one enliven the experience of modern vintage.
This is one of our two design proposition with this cloth. The design features our band collar, raised slightly higher than the usual ones to allow it to sit up straight all day long, be it worn solo or under a sports jacket. The design also comes with a casual placket, box pleat at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Wear it open-collared for a casual look, button-up for a minimal look, a tie is not applicable.
Pair this with: anything but an identical blue. Truly a classic item to own in the wardrobe, this can be easily styled anything ranging from vintage workwear to urban basics.
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, Japanese Denim
Denim, as one may know, it is woven in some dyed yarns, while some are left white. It results in the creation of appealing irregularities that mean no two pieces are the same.
This piece is a mid-weight Japanese pre-washed denim specifically dedicated to shirting. Woven in a practical weight that ensures one enliven the experience of modern vintage.
This is one of our two design proposition with this cloth. Following some 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.
Wear it open-collared for a casual look, dress up with a tie and sports jacket for a sartorial glam-up. Suitable all-day long and all-year-round.
Pair this with: anything but an identical blue. Truly a classic item to own in the wardrobe, this can be easily styled anything ranging from vintage workwear to urban basics.
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, Japanese chambray
The rugged work shirt. Cut from textured chambray that carries a raw, structured hand, this shirt carries hard-wearing properties and would ensure beautiful fadingwith age. Accoutred with a pocket design that signifies ‘modern-vintage', a silhouette that pays homage to the old work shirt, but modernised and tailored to The Anthology’s style, also to a modern man's. Great as a solo piece for daily chores and casual weekends, also suitable to layer underneath a jacket for a semi-casual tailoring look.
This design comes with a point collar and a placket with flapped chest pocket cut in a soft-curved bucket shape, box pleat and locker loop at the back and hand-cut barrel cuffs.
Pair this with: Civilman Trousers in Taupe, Khaki, or Vanilla. Sport Jacket in Ivory, Brushed Cotton Suit in Peanut Khaki or Lazyman Jacket in Heather Grey Herringbone and Navy Bouclé.
Also available in vanilla raw chambray, red raw chambray, and the chambray spread collar shirt as its finer counterpart for summer and dressier occasions.
Product Details:
Mother of Pearl vintage two hole 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)
People often forget the change of weather comes gradually, not all of a sudden. Layers come in time as if they are slices of Lasagne sheets. Beginning with an undershirt or our white knitted t-shirt where we covered our transeasonal styling earlier on, dressers can style the sport jacket with our heather grey long sleeve polo before the cashmere jumper as Simon demonstrated. Chinos as opposed to denim, albeit suitable, we also recommend our Civilman trousers to pair as the in-between, especially olive for all-year-round use, or brown moleskin when peak winter comes.
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
Also available in 10 other colours
Size Chart
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.
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: Flanneled Cotton Shirt in saffron yellow or rust brown, Workman Corduroy shirt in oatmeal or mushroom brown, Taskmaster Overshirt in greyscale, Short Sleeve Polo in club navy or tennis white, and Lazyman Jacket in navy/teal bouclé or grey herringbone.
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 khaki and other fabrics.
Size Chart
100% 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. The cloth is the ultimate highlight. Cotton moleskin offers a defined structure, durable to use, yet softened with a supple, napped finish on the exterior, fully expressing how functionality can equip with a luxury feel the same time.
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: Flanneled Cotton Shirt in navy or rust brown, Workman Raw Chambray shirt in vanilla, Taskmaster Overshirt in greyscale, Long Sleeve Pique Polo in heather grey, navy, or toffee and Lazyman Jacket in navy/teal bouclé or grey herringbone.
Care tips: Cold wash (below 30°C) the garment inside out by hand or machine, hang dry only. Due to the nature of the cloth, a total of 2cm length shrinkage may apply from the first few machine washes.
Buzz's take has a more youthful and adventurous take as opposed to the classical look. To pull off the white-on-white look requires attention to colours to the slightest. Instead of wearing the stark White Denim Civilman Trousers, the Vanilla 'Pod' alternative tones down the outfit with faintly speckled colours, also a hint of warmth complementing the tonal outlook. In between the top and the bottom comes a contrasting suede Western belt to break up the colours, with black shades and suede loafers to tie in the application of opposing shades.
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
Also available in 10 other colours
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. The cloth is the ultimate highlight. The ecru denim is elevated by subtle dispersed flecks of espresso or black, like vanilla pod in ice cream. It evokes an instinctive raw-looking charm, adding an extra layer of casualness to the garment.
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: Uppers we recommend Deep Blue Linen Shirt,Boating blazer in Dark Beige/Ink Boating Stripes, short sleeve polo in club navy or tennis white and our knitted t-shirts Navy/White Nautical Stripes, Brick Red/White Nautical Stripes or any colours in our classic knitted t-shirts such as caramel,mustard, 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 other fabrics.
