Hackett London’s Spring Summer 2015 collection is inspired by ‘Gentlemen’s Sport’. This season, Hackett is putting the stylish male spectator centre stage against the backdrop of the greatest British summer sporting events.
Hackett Mayfair
Centered on the modern spectator, Hackett’s premium Mayfair collection is designed for the gentleman who is in control: the owner of the sailing team or stable who participates by orchestrating the social events and being the driving force behind these winning teams.
Pinstripe and check suits are predominant in Hackett Mayfair’s tailoring collection with the double-breasted suit updated with a wider, double pleat trouser in a classically narrow shape. Hackett introduces a new double breasted jacket with a sculptured roped shoulder and a narrow waist, giving a handsome sleek and slim look.
Hackett’s main casual wear collection is split into three main sections of inspiration – Summer Sailing, Polo Picnic & Queens Tennis, with Hackett’s signature tailoring running throughout.
Queens Tennis
Hackett takes the collection to the Tennis and a seat courtside. Referencing Hackett’s sponsorship of the Aegon Championships at Queens, the main color palette for the ‘Queens Tennis’ collection is white, bone and cream. Navy and blue is injected in stripe and check blazers and signature outerwear pieces. Blazers and chinos are designed for the stylish spectators, while detailed polo’s, soft knits and classic cricket sweaters take the chill off on those cloudy courtside days. Stand out pieces within the collection are beautifully constructed suede outerwear jackets, including a lamb suede Saharienne jacket that is a piece of true craftsmanship along with a reversible suede/nylon blouson, which is perfect for the British changeable weather
Polo Picnic
Hackett injects fun and an explosion of color in a weekend centered around the polo. The ‘Polo Picnic’ is pictured as the fun Saturday afternoon getting ready to watch the match; a picnic on the grass in lightweight summer tweeds and thick Oxford cottons all in bright tones and floral and paisley patterns. Reversible cuff shorts revealing a contrasting fabric are new introductions within the collection, combined with a bright double breasted blazer and cotton polo; they make the perfect attire for a hot day at the polo
Summer Sailing
Summer Sailing is a blue and white collection, with a hint of red. Bold, chunky knits with intarsia anchors and minimally branded polo shirts are the perfect uniform for messing around on the dock. Jacquard fabrics add structure, while thick Arans and cotton/cashmere/silk mix knitwear add warm layering. Anchor buttons and fisherman-style metal hook fastenings are the final touches to the sailing theme. The main outerwear shape for the season is the Harrington parka, running through every part of the collection. Here it is super lightweight and reversible coming in a whole spectrum of colors. Another signature piece is the new shirt fabric blazer, lightweight and cool for the summer, the combination of stretch fabric and modern cut makes the jacket unique and comfortable. Hackett denim is in a chino cut and there are two shapes – classic and very slim, both with a slight stretch. Ring spun denim, dark Japanese selvedge and white are the colour options.
Separates are very important in the collection which has been designed with easily mixed and matched jackets and trousers. The Hackett Mayfair travel capsule includes standout pieces such as a reversible pack away bomber and pack away trench coat, lightweight, completely waterproof and easy to pack for those weekend getaways. Elegant micro patterns and jacquard fabrics give depth to shirting and the detailing inside the waistband of trousers. These paisley prints and polka dots offer a whimsical touch to new summer shirts. A more formal style features a higher collar cut to sit with a blazer and a new cut-away style features bigger buttons and extra detailing on the button holes with colored thread. A new introduction to the Mayfair collection is tailored swimwear. The new slimmer swimwear features no elastication and 1960s-style adjustable buckles.
In the Philippines, Hackett London is exclusively distributed by SSI Group, Inc. and is located at Central Square Bonifacio High Street, Power Plant Mall Rockwell Center, Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La.
