The Gold Standard Of Navy
There are times dressing is for an expression. But sometimes, we are just looking for a simple answer, and the most straightforward answer is yet the best answer. You just want to lean on a colour or a familiar silhouette you know won’t fail you.
The rise of casual fashion in recent years has redefined workplace wardrobes and daily dressing alike. Unstructured, laid-back styles came to the forefront, offering comfort in uncertain times. We love the occasional drawstring trouser moments, as well as structureless shirt and jackets. But as the pendulum swings back, there’s a growing sentiment that casualness has lost some of its momentum—like a trend that has run its course and left a yearning for something with deeper roots. Especially with tailoring, because tailoring it is, we prefer the resurgence of formality, or might we say retainment: a quiet, deliberate return to garments that not only elevate our presence but pay homage to heritage, craftsmanship, and tradition.
Having honed our craft and vision, straddling between the worlds of formal and casual, formality in our eyes isn't about rigidity or excess; it’s about balance, about pieces that speak to the quality of their construction and the legacy they represent. And nothing embodies this philosophy better than the two navy propositions we bring to this spring season, our indispensable Lazyman Jacket in Navy/Teal Bouclé and the Worsted Wool Navy Herringbone Suit. They are very much the vanguard navy pieces of the house, and here’s a breakdown on why.
The Lazyman Jacket holds a special place in our story. As our first ready-to-wear design, it introduced the world to our vision of modern-day tailoring. Now in its third and likely its final iteration, the Navy/Teal Bouclé version is the culmination of years of refinement. Up till this point, every detail has been perfected to achieve its ideal form. We found the right weaver to do the work, and the right people of the right mentality to fine-tune the colour. The subtle addition of teal yarn introduces a hint of green to the navy like how it has always been, creating a nuanced colour that feels fresh yet familiar—suitably vibrant under daylight yet dark and mature in the dark. With slightly reinforced weave, in special woollen spun technique via the expression of alpaca and mohair which leads to an extremely soft, louché, and fuzzy creation, Designed for the city, the multi-purpose jacket is suitable for all seasons. We are very pleased to be introducing this piece to you again, to have them being a good sport on the back of your office or studio chair.
For decades, suits have been synonymous with formal sophistication—symbols of precision, professionalism, and enduring style. The Navy Herringbone Worsted Suit Jacket builds on this legacy, but with a thoughtful update that resonates with the present. That is our soft construction. For those unfamiliar with our house style, we recommend you to go to our About page to learn about the silhouettes.
As an extension of our Everyman Suiting series, we are bringing back one of our all-time favourites, a piece well-loved by team members and Anthologists from our bespoke tailoring world. This cloth is a reintroduction from a renowned English mill’s collection. Formerly discontinued and now exclusively weaving for The Anthology, the revival marks our mission to bring back a sense of old-world elegance.
This is a fine English wool at the ideal three-season 14oz (400gm) weight equipped with a great body, the structural integrity is exactly what we are after with this elegant piece. This unique shade of navy is ever so slightly more electrifying with the slightest hint of electric blue, uniquely situated to be just a touch sharper than the most traditional navy, giving extra visual interest to the piece. With herringbone weaves adorned and the slight lustre from its fineness, it evokes a dressy look we seek.
