What inspired the new collection?
Chief Creative Officer Daniel Lee focuses on London’s nighttime atmosphere. The range draws from the glow of streetlamps, the hum of night buses, and the slick texture of wet tarmac. It captures the energy of “going out” in a particularly British way. This season prioritises the journey and the “buzz” of the city over the final destination.
How has menswear been deconstructed?
The collection features “glitched classics” that offer a younger take on traditional tailoring. Tuxedos and overcoats lose their rigidity, adopting relaxed silhouettes with leather-peaked lapels or shearling collars. Even small details are reimagined; silk shirts feature embroidered ‘B’ cuffs, while pocket squares are intricately folded into roses to suggest a sense of faded glamour.
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Which functional pieces serve as evening wear?
Practical items now carry “evening intent” through luxury materials. Hoodies are reimagined in brushed mohair with trench-style epaulettes, and down-filled parkas are recast in premium leather. This “purposeful and direct” approach allows elevated leather bombers and raincoats to serve as sophisticated evening attire.
What materials define the men’s range?
The range uses tactile fabrics to create a “sleek and clean” aesthetic. Double-faced cashmere and grain de poudre wool form the base for overcoats, while butter-soft plongé leather appears in suits and biker jackets. A standout detail includes bugle-bead embroidery on trousers, designed to mimic the visual effect of rainfall under city lights.
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What is the 2026 colour palette?
The palette is dark and rich, anchored by a foundation of black and champagne white. These are set against deep jewel tones like ink blue, burgundy, and plum purple. These solid colours are chosen for their sophisticated, “dressier” effect. Subtle variations of Burberry beige also appear, inspired by the iridescent sheen of petrol on rainy roads.
What are the key footwear styles?
Footwear blends traditional British cobbling with modern urban utility. The Windermere Oxford shoe features mini-stud embellishments and reworked broguing. A new city archetype is the leather motorcycle boot, available in solid colours or quilted fabrics. Each pair is unique, finished with a hand-applied patina that adds depth to the leather.
How did the runway set the mood?
The show took place in Old Billingsgate fish market, where a reconstruction of Tower Bridge was clad in scaffolding. Lit by orange streetlamps and set to a soundtrack by FKA twigs, the setting turned a symbol of grandeur into something utilitarian. As Lee noted, the collection celebrates the fact that “we all walk the same roads” and share the same urban energy.
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