Northern Irish designer Jonathan
Anderson established JW Anderson in 2008. At first an elaborate collection of accessories quickly
attracted attention, enabling the fledgling label to show on-schedule during
2008’s London Fashion Week.
Its unique design aesthetic offers a modern interpretation of
masculinity and femininity by creating thought-provoking silhouettes through a
conscious cross-pollination between menswear and womenswear elements. This
idiosyncratic perspective, which earned the label a cult following, prompted JW
Anderson to present a women’s capsule collection in 2010.
A steady growth in demand gave occasion to JW Anderson first
stand-alone on-schedule women’s show at London Fashion Week. International
editors and buyers have also taken note, gaining the label a prominent
reputation in the US, Europe and Asian markets.
Key stockists include Barneys, Opening Ceremony, Dover Street
Market, and Jeffrey in the US. European stockists include Dover Street Market,
Selfridges, Le Bon Marche and Printemps.
JW Anderson has evolved into an internationally renowned and
award-winning brand. In the past, accolades have included British Fashion
Awards for ‘Emerging Talent, Ready-to-Wear’ (2012), ‘The New Establishment
Award’ (2013) and 'Menswear Designer of the Year' (2014).
Most recently at the
2015 British Fashion Awards the brand received an historic double award for
‘Menswear’ and ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year’, the first time any brand has
ever won both prestigious awards.
A recent investment by LVMH Moët Hennessy further cements JW
Anderson‘s status as a rising, new-generation brand. Following the investment
Jonathan Anderson was also appointed Creative Director of Loewe, and works on
both brands in tandem.
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