There are certain pieces of clothing that have a permanent spot in fashion history. Like Elizabeth Hurley's iconic Versace safety pin dress or Princess Diana's revenge dress, which actually gave birth to the term. There's also the JW Anderson Patchwork Cardigan Harry Styles made famous way back in 2020. Now that cardigan is getting new life thanks to a new collaboration between Styles' Pleasing brand and JW Anderson.
The Pleasing x JW Anderson capsule collection reinterprets the sweater by incorporating a bunch of balloons crafted by using similar techniques. Makes sense since the capsule "is anchored by iconic pieces from both brands, reimagined with representations of the other's point of view." Balloons are actually a recurring theme throughout. The collaboration also features accessories and even beauty, marking JW Anderson's first foray into the field.
"Founded on the back of friendship and mutual respect, this is one of our most special collaborations to date," explains Creative Director of Pleasing Harry Lambert. "JW Anderson is a brand we feel so aligned with in terms of point of view, creativity and energy - and has been a brand we've wanted to collaborate with for some time. As a stylist, I've had the joy and privilege of working with Jonathan over the years, and of course, so has our founder, Harry, who is a big supporter and wearer of Jonathan's work. The design process was inspiring and creative, yet considered, from the inception of each product to the packaging and visual assets. We're excited to launch a colourful, joyous, exciting collection of products, and hope it brings our two communities as much happiness wearing it, as it brought us when creating it."
Pleasing x JW Anderson is already live on both Pleasing and JW Anderson's websites. Pieces are already becoming limited so it's imperative to take advantage of this friendship while you still can.
