Fred Perry – 2009 Winter Collection
Go Tanabe photographs the fuzzed and flanneled Winter 2009/10 collection from Fred Perry. Plaid bravely battles argyle for its place as the print of the season as tartan patterned trousers, sweaters and golf coats mix with nubby neck-ties, fur-hooded parkas, and electric orange knit scarves. A suave but sporty mix of Perry’s most popular looks.
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Raf Simons for Fred Perry Autumn/Winter 2009/2010
Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons continues his longstanding relationship with quintessential British label Fred Perry for a collaborative collection for the autumn/winter season. In addition to knitwear, the black and white grainy images showcase how the iconic Fred Perry thirty-leaf logo is used; the embroidered laurel is enlarged in the polo shirt, getting a metallic rusting treatment inspired by American minimalist artist Carl Andre.
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Fred Perry Scooter Mac
The one definite of the Spring season is that it will rain; and when it does you’ll need a great coat for that trek to the office, a chilly night out, or packed in your carryall just in case. British label Fred Perry has a slick alternative for the rainy season that is currently upon us. The Scooter Mac is constructed in a military green rain resistant cotton, and features a drawstring hood, full-length zippered front and a cinched waist to keep the wind at bay. Check out the Scooter Mac available at Gargyle.
Vespa x Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Scooter
To celebrate their 100th anniversary, quintessential brand Fred Perry teams up with the fourth largest producer of scooters and motorcycles in the world, Piaggio, to create a limited edition Vespa scooter. Limited to only 100 pieces, the scooter features iconic Fred Perry branding throughout, including the world famous logo and the tipping stripes, and will only be available in the U.K., the U.S., France, and Japan from August.
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Raf Simons x Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Collection
The Fred Perry label is representive of timeless style that transcends social hierarchies and various subcultures driven by music. The brand has remained to be relevant for years, even collaborating with renowned contemporary designers such as Raf Simons and Comme des Garcons. Through this evolution, the spirit of the line has still retained the confidence and panache that the great British tennis legend embodied.
Raf Simons teamed up with the iconic sportswear brand to reinterpret one of the legend’s outfits to commemorate his 100th birthday. The collaborative offerings include a black, single-breasted jacket, grey wide leg pleated trousers, slim fit white shirt, laurel print tie, ivory cable knit jumper and a black/white brogue version of the classic table tennis shoe. A 100th Anniversary website has been launched, which can be accessed here.
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Fred Perry 100th Anniversary Polo
2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fred Perry, tennis champ and namesake of the venerable British label. To mark the occasion, Fred Perry is celebrating in its custom style, with the release of a collection of 100th Anniversary Polos. These shirts are the latest in a string of recent special edition polos, including collaborations with Raf Simons and Comme des Garcons. The look is similar to the classic design that has become the brand’s signature: knitted cotton pique polos in black, blue or white, with contrast trim in navy, red, green and champagne. The notable difference here that sets these apart from the rest is an oversized laurel leaf logo, embroidered above a 100 to mark the milestone. The shirt retails for $95, at select boutiques nationwide.
Raf Simons for Fred Perry Spring/Summer 2009
The Raf Simons for Fred Perry collection this coming Spring / Summer season takes cue from West African culture for their range. The brighter color range such as orange, blue, and honey hues bring about a more vibrant that fuses punk culture and African influences. THOF reports that the collection of 25 pieces includes the expected Perry polos and knits but also includes a variety of new goods including a Harrington slim fit jacket and slip-on loafers. Check out more looks after the jump.
Source: THOF
