John Lewis is gearing to launch an exclusive 32-piece menswear collaboration collection of “modern classics” with Clothsurgeon.
Launching online and in five John Lewis stores on 8 October, the premium collection brings together Clothsurgeon’s unique blend of luxury streetwear and Savile Row expertise with John Lewis’s trusted heritage to create pieces that are “thoughtfully constructed and refined”.
As can be found at Clothsurgeon’s store at 40 Savile Row in London, premium craftsmanship is the cornerstone of the collection, featuring Italian wool tailoring, luxury leather outerwear and accessories, brushed cashmere knits, Japanese selvedge denim and Portuguese jersey pieces.
Joining the clothing are three exclusive footwear styles designed for Clothsurgeon by British shoemaker Grenson, featuring a soft-grain leather trainer, a Cuban-heel ankle boot and a pony “hair-on” loafer.
Several of Clothsurgeon’s bestsellers have been reinterpreted for the collection, including the brand’s signature double-breasted blazer and tuxedo, while the retailer’s signature details, such as custom buttons, tapes and linings, feature throughout the collection.
Beth Pettet, John Lewis Head of Menswear Buying, said: “With sales of our tailoring offering up 17% so far this year, partnering with an expert like Clothsurgeon was a natural next step for John Lewis menswear.
“The collection is a true fusion of both brands, and together we have developed a capsule that balances sophistication with a directional, street-informed attitude. It represents a wave of ‘new tailoring’ that’s defined by pared-back design and effortless head-to-toe styling, where knits, tees and trainers replace the traditional shirts and ties.”
Clothsurgeon founder and Creative Director, Rav Matharu, added: “It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to work with such a highly respected British institution as John Lewis.
“Our aim was to create a collection focused on contemporary tailored menswear for all occasions and settings, offering a timeless wardrobe for the modern man.”
Sartorial elements are woven into every style, even the most streetwear-inspired pieces, as the collection bridges both influences. From the checked bomber jacket featuring a Clothsurgeon signature ‘kidney’ collar guard and welt pockets to the brushed cashmere crew knits detailed with a distinct trio of buttons, the collection is “centred around an impeccable attention to detail”.
Hero pieces include an Italian wool-blend tuxedo, a leather utility jacket and a cobalt blue brushed cashmere crew knit. The line-up is completed with accessories, including ties, a pony-hair belt and, in the same striking cobalt blue, a printed silk scarf and a baseball cap.
The collection will be available at the John Lewis flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, as well as its store at Westfield Stratford City, John Lewis in Leeds, its store at Manchester’s Trafford Centre and at Peter Jones on Chelsea’s Sloane Square, with prices starting at £29 for ties and going up to £435 for an Italian cloth wool blazer.