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January 21, 2015
HACKETT LONDON | British Style That Inherits Tradition and Continues to Evolve
HACKETT LONDON
Featuring the 2013-14 Autumn/Winter Collection
British Style: Inheriting Tradition, Continuing Evolution
"Essential British Kit." HACKETT LONDON is a true British style brand that prioritizes quality over fashion's "changes," offering stylish attire to gentlemen of all generations.
Photographs by JAMANDFIXStyling by TOCHIGI MasahiroText by IWANAGA Morito (OPENERS)
ABOUT HACKETT LONDON
While adhering to traditional British style, HACKETT LONDON's items never feel dated. They pursue evolution rather than change to suit the times. Some pieces in the collection are said to be the same as those from 20 years ago. Yet, founder Jeremy Hackett says,
HACKETT LONDON aims to support gentlemen's attire in all scenes, from crucial business and formal occasions to relaxed off-time spent enjoying sports. This spirit is thoroughly infused into every item.
Jeremy Hackett, Founder of the Brand
Born in Devizes, Wiltshire, in the south of England in 1953, Jeremy Hackett would later found HACKETT LONDON. His father was involved in the textile decoration business, nurturing Hackett's knowledge of fabrics from a young age. He worked in a local clothing store in his teens before spending five years at the Savile Row tailor "John Michael."
In 1979, he met Ashley Lloyd Jennings, and they launched a menswear business. In 1983, they opened the first "HACKETT" store on New King's Road.
Initially, they sold high-quality vintage clothing and accessories, gaining popularity for their taste and quality. In 1985, they began designing, manufacturing, and selling their own menswear. Jennings and Hackett infused their knowledge and ideas of British style into their products. Soon, even those frequenting Savile Row began purchasing Hackett suits and accessories. By the late 1980s, they had acquired customers outside the UK, opening a shop in Madrid, Spain, in 1989. Today, they are popular not only in Europe but also in Asia, including Japan.
HACKETT LONDON also has strong ties to British sports. In 1987, a polo team sponsored by HACKETT LONDON was formed. In the 1990s, they became the official sponsor of the England Rugby team. When England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, the players wore HACKETT LONDON suits.
They are also known as the first sponsor of the "Goodwood Festival of Speed," a world-renowned motorsports event held in the UK. They continue their inseparable relationship with motorsports today, maintaining a partnership with Aston Martin Racing and developing official wear collections.
Evolution Without Compromise
Every look in HACKETT LONDON's Autumn/Winter collection exudes Britishness. This is because all of it is rooted in British culture, from suits crafted with impeccable tailoring to styles for outdoor sports, which continue to be cherished as upper-class leisure activities.
From the HACKETT LONDON 2013-14 Autumn/Winter Collection
What makes this collection, unswayed by fleeting trends, so successful is partly that British style itself is orthodox, but more importantly, it's because HACKETT LONDON consistently creates items of high quality. The quality of their products steadily evolves with each passing season. This is a manifestation of the brand's will to lead the history of British style into the present.
HACKETT LONDON
Featuring the 2013-14 Autumn/Winter Collection
British Style: Inheriting Tradition, Continuing Evolution
Photographs by JAMANDFIXStyling by TOCHIGI MasahiroText by IWANAGA Morito (OPENERS)
A Collection Presenting Diverse Styles
The 2013-14 Autumn/Winter collection primarily proposes three styles: urban tailoring reflecting the mood of London's Mayfair district, sporty and casual college style, and country style inspired by the traditional leisure of British gentlemen. Each features high-quality items that embody HACKETT LONDON's philosophy of "Essential British Kit." Here, we introduce notable items by taste.
HACKETT LONDON Retailers
Hokkaido
HACKETT LONDON Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store
2 Chome-1 Minami 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Tel. 011-205-1568
Tohoku
HACKETT LONDON Mitsukoshi Sendai Store
4-8-15 Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Tel. 022-721-8510
Kanto
HACKETT LONDON Marunouchi Store
1F Fuji Building, 3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3217-8510
VULCANIZE London Aoyama Store
5-8-5 Minami Aoyama, Minato Ward, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5464-5255
HACKETT LONDON Isetan Shinjuku Store
3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3352-1111 (Main)
HACKETT LONDON Shibuya Tokyu Main Store
2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3477-3810
HACKETT LONDON Odakyu Shinjuku Store
1-1-3 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6304-5256
Chubu
VULCANIZE London Nagoya Store
4-7-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
Midland Square 3F
Tel. 052-527-8835
Kansai
VULCANIZE London Shinsaibashi Store
1F, 4-5-8 Minami Senba, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Tel. 06-4708-8980
Kyushu
HACKETT LONDON Colette Store
3-1-1 Kyomachi, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Tel. 093-511-8510
"LONDON Meets NEW YORK" Event Held
From October 18 (Fri) to November 7 (Thu), "LONDON Meets NEW YORK," a pop-up store by HACKETT LONDON, the modern wardrobe for British gentlemen, and VULCANIZE LONDON, an arcade shop handling leading British brands, will open at the Ginza, Kobe, and Fukuoka stores ofBARNEYS NEW YORKstores.
Not only will the latest Autumn/Winter collections be showcased, but a London bus, exclusive to the area, will also make an appearance. Under the concept of "BARNEYS NEW YORK Meets London," special events are planned.
