Wednesday, 27 January, 2016
Inspiration from the Marwood studio…
“I believe there is such a thing as a search for beauty”, Saul Leiter.
American photographer Saul Leiter has been recently recognised for his pioneering role in the emergence of colour photography.
His photographs draw us back in time and inspire us with their confident lines, faded tones and tenderness.
Check out the Exhibition at The Photographers Gallery, London, 22 Jan- 3 Apr
Sunday, 13 December, 2015
Last Shipping Dates:
December is finally here and Christmas is approaching fast. Do not miss out on those mohair socks to wear in front of a cosy fireplace, because you left it too late.
Just have a look below to find our what your Christmas cut-off date is.
We offer the following methods of shipping leading up to Christmas
Ship International & Europe
Royal Mail or Courier
Last Order 14th December
Ship within UK:
Royal Mail
Last Order 20th December
Courier
Last Order 17th December
Please note that we will not be open between Christmas and New Year and therefore any orders placed during that time could take a bit longer than our normal next-day UK delivery! Your custom is very important to us so please don’t hesitate to email us if you have any enquiries or concerns about a placed or pending order.. [email protected].
Friday, 27 November, 2015
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Sunday, 21 June, 2015
Father’s Day is here. A nice day to remember to say thanks to fathers and all the important men out there. OGO
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Monday, 15 June, 2015
Father’s Day is this Sunday. Don’t forget to treat him!
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Friday, 1 May, 2015
…and a year since we started working with Russell Weekes with our #logodayoff series. How time flies.
In other news, WEDDING SEASON is upon us. We are launching our wedding edit this week so you can shop suitable styles for your special day or for someone else’s. Scroll down and sign up for our newsletter for more info.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Wednesday, 22 April, 2015
LAST CHANCE TO BUY!
Our clearance sale closes on April 28th. Get in quick! Shop styles here.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Sunday, 19 April, 2015
If you like anything you see here in the photos, each image should click through to the shop if it is in stock. Alternatively, just enquire and we will probably be able to produce the style again.
Friday, 13 March, 2015
Meanwhile… we have launched our new Spring / Summer ’15 collection online and our campaign shoot featuring John Tebbs from The Garden Edit. Photographed by Arianna Lago on location, we captured gardener John Tebbs off-duty, wearing accessories from our new collection.
Also, this weekend we are spring cleaning. To make way for exciting stock over the coming months, we have decided to offer you previous season styles at a 60% discount. This isn’t a permanent feature on the website, so make the most of it. Launching Saturday 14th March 2015.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Thursday, 26 February, 2015
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Are you wondering what to get as a gift? If you want to treat her, we suggest you gift Marwood mohair socks. These are exactly the type of socks to invest in as once they’re worn, they become fast favourites in anyone’s sock drawer. Made using smooth mohair fibres from angora goats, these mohair socks are durable and feel super soft and luxurious on the feet. Mohair’s natural yarns mean that feet stay warm in the cold and cool in the heat due to their breathable hollow fibres. We all wear mohair socks in the studio and recommend them thoroughly. The women’s ankle length is available exclusively on our online shop and they cost £30 per pair, or £45 for two pairs. Treat Mum, she will thank you for it.
Mother’s Day - Sunday 15th March
Photographer, Matthew Walder came to visit the Marwood studio and took some behind the scenes shots to capture some of the processes that go on behind closed doors. This is the first part in a series and he will continue to document the studio in more depth over the coming months and years.
Marwood started four years ago from humble beginnings in an artist studio in Dalston, London. Out of a crowded corner in that studio began sketches, swatches and ideas for the first few collections. After two years we had certainly outgrown the space, with towering boxes looming overhead and production being packed in a storage unit in North London… it was time for a change. So, two years ago we changed our set-up and moved the design studio combined with warehouse to a workshop in Devon, on the outskirts of Dartmoor. It gives us breathing space - headspace for creativity - as well as practical space for boxes and shipping. Our presence in London remains with an office off Hoxton Square where our founder Becky meets press and buyers and stays connected with the city. Ozi runs our London press office and we often welcome customers to pop in and see products up close or work on bespoke projects - particularly weddings. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact us [email protected]
Monday, 23 February, 2015
Meanwhile… we have launched our new Spring / Summer ’15 collection online and our campaign shoot featuring John Tebbs from The Garden Edit. Photographed by Arianna Lago on location, we captured gardener John Tebbs off-duty, wearing accessories from our new collection.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Wednesday, 18 February, 2015
Upon finding The Garden Edit, founded by gardener John Tebbs and sharing his philosophy to create a modern collection of products that embody functionality, timelessness and beauty, we approached Tebbs to feature in our S/S’15 campaign: a series of images capturing the concentration of vibrant colour and woven textures, worn with the relaxed ease of an English gardener off-duty.
Scroll through the tranquil images by photographer Arianna Lago wearing some of our Spring / Summer ’15 accessories - scarves, ties, neckerchiefs and pocket squares. You can also read our interview with Tebbs. We ask him about how he started, what drove him to start a shop and what is the best indoor plant for a London home.
Watch this space for more news to come on a collaboration with The Garden Edit. Click here to see the complete series of images. Click here to see the complete series of images.
When did you start the Garden Edit?
We launched The Garden Edit in November 2013. I had been thinking about starting the project for a while and then at the start of 2013 decided to throw caution to the wind and give it a go!
Where did you grow up and passion for gardening start?
I grew up in a town called Ashby De La Zouch in the Midlands. We had a small garden and my father had an allotment (still does). Everyone in my family was into gardening; grandparents, aunts, uncles - I was pretty much surrounded by it as a child and guess that passion rubbed off. I took my first weekend job in a plant nursery at the age of 14 and pretty much knew then that I wanted to be involved in the horticultural world.
You are a gardener. What types of projects do you get asked to do?
I mainly do gardening - so I look after a number of clients gardens on a long term basis. It’s great working with a garden long term because it is constantly evolving - nothing is ever finished. That is the joy of gardening. I also do some design work but I prefer to work with a space long term.
Which garden is the most tranquil place you have discovered in UK?
I’m not sure about tranquil, I find most gardens have the capacity to provide tranquility - that for me is one of the real pleasures of a garden. One that I find endlessly inspiring is Great Dixter in East Sussex - the garden has a dream like quality to, which ever season you visit it can transport you somewhere special.
You appreciate finely crafted objects and have a wonderful edit of pieces on your site. How did this come together?
It came together through a lot of time sourcing. I had always enjoyed spending time finding things, in a way it was a natural progression to turn it into a business.
Ceramics are a big part of your Garden Edit. What draws your eye to a piece?
Yes I do have a bit of a thing for ceramics! I love objects that have a certain rawness or honesty to them - that you are aware they have been made by someone’s hands. I enjoy being able to see the various processes and firings that take place to get the finished object. You feature in our SS15 campaign wearing Marwood accessories.
What occasion was the last time you wore a tie?
Last month I attended a family wedding in New Zealand. It was very hot but I did sport a tie - for a while…
What clothing items are your most practical and essential parts of your wardrobe?
My boots probably, I wear them for work but also for most other situations too. They are made by a Swedish company and in true Scandinavian style have the ability to be practical and aesthetically pleasing! In winter I would say thermals are a pretty important staple too!
What plants are the most easy to look after for a London home?
I am a huge fan of Sansevieria or commonly known as Mother in law’s tongue. It has a great structural quality and is also not fussy - it copes with low light levels and a certain amount of neglect with watering - two very important things for plants in the London home! I also love Monstera and Ficus elastica - both bigger options but also pretty easy. It’s also hard to go wrong with a spider plant!
Where is the best place to buy your plants in your opinion?
I tend to get mine from wholesale nurseries which aren’t always open to the public. However, it’s always nice to try and support the specialist growers and nurseries - you are more likely to find great plants in a place where someone is passionate about growing them. Thanks so much for being a part of this project.
Anything else to add?
It’s been a pleasure and much fun was had! I’m really looking forward to collaborating with Marwood on some pieces for The Garden Edit soon!
Sunday, 15 February, 2015
Meanwhile… we have launched our new Spring / Summer ’15 collection online. We also have a campaign shoot to share with you this week, featuring John Tebbs from The Garden Edit. Watch this space.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Monday, 2 February, 2015
This is the second season that Marwood accessories can be found in Selfridges. The Spring / Summer 2015 collection is now available to buy online and in their flagship store on Oxford Street, London. Marwood ties, bow ties and scarves are located on the second floor, in the contemporary menswear section. Pop by Selfridges to see our luxurious fabrications and graphic patterns.
Friday, 23 January, 2015
Meanwhile… Whilst the next A/W’15 collection is being presented in Paris (see Instagram for updates), we have launched our new Spring / Summer ’15 collection online. You can now shop our ties, bow ties, socks, pocket squares and scarves. The 3D weave scarf has been on some customer waiting lists for a while and so get in quick if you need a lighter-weight scarf that will see you through to summer. The fabric is woven in Suffolk and the edges are hand-rolled. This innovative weave is a brilliant example of the skill and creative expertise that goes on behind the scenes at our fabric mill.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Tuesday, 20 January, 2015
Since its inception in 2007, over 70 emerging luxury brands, including Astley Clarke, Shaun Leane, Miller Harris, Bremont Watch Company, Rococo Chocolates, Nyetimber, Charlotte Olympia, the Business of Fashion and Mr Hare, have successfully completed the programme and have gone on to become leading brands in their respective fields. Michelle Emmerson, CEO of Walpole, commented: “This year’s excellent group of very diverse brands represents the future of our industry. The British luxury goods industry is forecast to be worth £12.2 billion by 2017 and as part of our mission to develop, promote and protect this industry, we are dedicated to growing the next generation of talent. I am also thrilled to welcome Jonathan Heilbron as Chairman of our Brands of Tomorrow programme. Since Jonathan’s appointment as President and CEO of Thomas Pink, in 2004, he has revived, restored and reinterpreted the quality British shirt making tradition and in doing so built a globally successful luxury brand. His experience, vision and motivation are a huge asset to the programme.”
Jonathan Heilbron, Chairman of Walpole Brands of Tomorrow,commented: “I am delighted to be chairing this outstanding developmental programme with Walpole. We are extremely fortunate to be able to partner with some of the most talented business leaders of our industry. Our goal is to create a programme of learning and facilitate the exchange of exciting new ideas.”
Walpole is delighted to announce this year’s Brands of Tomorrow and their mentors, respectively:
The 2015 Brands of Tomorrow mentorship programme will be carried out in association with British law firm Mishcon de Reya.
Wednesday, 31 December, 2014
Meanwhile…
Happy New Year!
Best wishes from the Marwood team.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Sunday, 28 December, 2014
Meanwhile…
Festive Greetings to all!
Thank you for all your support and interest in Marwood over the past year. Whether you’ve been a customer or just stopped by to read about our products and processes, we appreciate your time. We have new products and news to share in the coming months so please keep in touch. If you have any questions about Marwood products, please feel free to email us at [email protected]
Enjoy the New Year celebrations and see you in 2015.
Best wishes from the Marwood team.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Tuesday, 23 December, 2014
Last Monday 15th December, we launched a five-brand “Gentleman’s Pop-Up Shop” situated at 39C Jermyn Street. Thanks to Fourth & Main who initiated the concept; Marwood, Tusting, Fourth and Main, Hamilton & Hare and Alice Made This came together to offer the perfect solution for holiday gifts from 15 - 24 December. We hosted the first of four customer evenings, along with our recent collaborator Alice Made This. We had a great time serving you fizz, home made mince pies and of course, live Jazz by Kansas Smittys. Here are some photos of the evening. We really hope you made it to the event, if not, come next time… Sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page to keep up to date with Marwood news and events. “A Gentleman’s Pop-Up Shop” is open until the 24th December, 12pm. You still have time to drop by and say hi to Ozi or Becky who will be there… If not, we wish you Happy Holidays and an amazing New Year. Best wishes from the Marwood team. #MrJermyn
Saturday, 20 December, 2014
Meanwhile…
Three things.
1 - Our last shipping day to send gifts abroad pre-holiday has gone. However, we’re compensating for this by giving anyone who orders online (before 31 December 2014) a 25% discount off their NEXT purchase - to use before February ’15.
2 - If you live in the UK, you can still order online and receive it in time for Christmas. Place your order by noon (GMT) on Monday 22nd December and it will be shipped with Royal Mail Special Delivery to arrive on 23rd December.
2 - Have you been to our pop-up shop yet? If not then come down to 39c Jermyn Street and see Marwood products for yourself. Alongside four other menswear focussed brands (as detailed in post below), Marwood will be selling limited edition and exclusive gift sets as well as our popular mohair socks. Also on offer will be our scarves, gloves and eye masks. The sh. We will be manning the shop between all the brands, so it will be great to see you there.
39C JERMYN STREET - Tube: Piccadilly
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
HOW TO WEAR IT Our mohair socks are gaining a fan-base… and not just amongst the men. Last weekend, the Financial Times’ How To Spend It magazine featured our mohair socks in this beautiful shoot, styled by the very talented fashion director, Damian Foxe. According to Damian, “The hip way to wear this season’s natty knitwear is chicly coordinated head to toe”. We’re glad our mohair made the cut as all our sock colours are hand-dyed exclusively for Marwood, designed to fit in to the seasonal range of accessories we offer. See the full photoshoot here. See the women’s range including a longer length, perfect to wear with boots here… Last but not the least, our women size mohair socks are also available to buy in store at Opening Ceremony, New York. Just in case you forgot to order in time for the holiday festivities.
Thursday, 11 December, 2014
Meanwhile…
Two things.
1 - Our last shipping day to send gifts abroad pre-holiday is tomorrow FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER.
2 - We are popping up on Jermyn Street in a temporary shop. Alongside four other menswear focussed brands (as detailed in post below), Marwood will be selling limited edition and exclusive gift sets. We have catered the collection in the shop to show you new designs or those that we have limited stock numbers of…. so you get something special. Also on offer will be our scarves, gloves and eye masks. The opening day is Monday 15th December and it will run until the 24th. We will be manning the shop between all the brands, so it will be great to see you there.
39C JERMYN STREET - Tube: Piccadilly
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Thursday, 4 December, 2014
We have just launched our Eye Mask and Gloves for men and women on the website, just in time for Christmas. You can have an exclusive first look at them in person at our pop-up on 39c Jermyn Street. We are also hosting an evening with our recent collaborator Alice Made This on Monday 15th December. This will be the perfect opportunity to meet us and view the products on offer. We always treasure meeting our clients in person… So pop over, have a drink and hear some live jazz. To RSVP please contact [email protected] with RSVP39C in the subject line. Read more about the brands we are teaming up with… Alice Made This (Cufflinks image) Alice Made This is a luxury accessories brand for men, made in Britain, celebrating materials, manufacturing processes and industrial craftsmanship. From high tolerance aerospace parts, Formula 1 high-friction components and hand-braided marine knots, they explore unexpected avenues – manufacturing, artisan and industrial – to develop luxury products that have personality, elegance – and a story to tell. Hamilton and Hare (image above) Hamilton and Hare is a premium British men’s underwear and loungewear brand. Inspired by the original boxing short, worn in the ring to make prize fighters look and feel their best, their underwear is designed to do just that. Designed in London and made using small-scale producers in England and Europe, quality and fit are top priority. They believe in the importance of underwear and have set out to give it the attention it deserves. Tusting (image above) Tusting is a family owned leather accessories brand based in the heart of the English countryside, with its roots deep in the English leather and shoe trade. The fifth generation of the family is now at the helm, following a long line of Tustings who have been tanning, grading and trading the world’s finest leathers for over 130 years. This deep and expert knowledge is the secret ingredient that guarantees the selection of the perfect leather for each exquisite piece made in their workshop. Fourth & Main (image above) Fourth & Main is a London based menswear brand providing everyday style solutions for men. Their aim is to create wardrobe staples for years to come. All their items are made in their London factory and this close relationship allows them to deliver ‘Made in England’ high quality pieces at an accessible price. The majority of their cloth is sourced from the UK. Marwood We will be selling archive styles that are now in limited numbers. Once they have sold, that’s it! You won’t get them back… well, unless there is some serious demand. You will be able to buy our lace ties and bow ties as well as socks, scarves and braces. If you have any enquiries please get in touch and email us at [email protected] From Monday 15th - 24th December we are teaming up with a new generation of luxury British menswear brands to create a pop-up shop situated on the iconic Jermyn Street. Aiming to create a temporary shop for the modern stylish gentleman to buy a variety of products such as cufflinks by Alice Made This, underwear and loungewear by Hamilton & Hare, leather accessories by Tusting, menswear clothing by Forth & Main and ties, scarves and socks by Marwood.
Thursday, 27 November, 2014
Meanwhile…
BLACK FRIDAY! The country has gone mad for this and we are joining the fun. Take advantage of our 30% discount code by entering XMAR14 in the coupon box at check-out. This discount only applies on archive styles. We have ties, bow ties, pocket squares, braces, socks and scarves.
New to the shop are some gloves for the girls. We decided to make a product that women could enjoy, seeing as our collaboration with tessellation maker ‘All Fall In’ has been such a success this season. We used printed lace laid over the top of leather and lined the gloves with soft cashmere. We only have a few pairs so these are very special, limited edition artisan gloves. Check them out here.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Friday, 7 November, 2014
Meanwhile…
It has got chilly. Scarves and socks are needed so check out our range. If you buy our mohair socks and don’t fall for their charms then we will accept returns and a full refund or exchange. We believe in this product so much and want others to understand what the mohair socks are like to wear and why we rave about them so much. Online shopping is always tricky when buying socks, so we want to make the decision easier. These socks are incredibly warm, comfortable, hand dyed and made in England and …machine-washable! What’s more, they will last and won’t allow your feet to smell… all down to the unique properties of mohair. One last enticing factor is that mohair wool yarns mean they are great for all activities and wick naturally - walking, running, cycling or just lounging. Try them and see.
In fact, use this discount code for the rest of November on any Marwood socks
mohair-charm
…and receive a 20% discount.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Thanks to those of you who came to visit the shop. You will have met Ozi who manned the shop. We are a small team here so we all like to meet our customers. The next event like this is from Monday 15th December. We are taking part in a Jermyn Street Gentleman’s Pop-Up shop with Fourth & Main, Hamilton & Hare and Tusting as well as our recent collaborator Alice Made This. For more information about this shop, get in touch [email protected]. We will be posting more about this in future news. By Becky French Sorry we have been a bit slow on the news updates in the past couple of weeks. It has been all go. Whilst I went out to Tokyo with the UK Trade & Investment for GREAT Week Japan, the rest of the team took to Brick Lane and set up a pop-up shop within the new ‘Off The Rails’ shopping event. Thanks to Dan Preston who’s incredible furniture set off the space perfectly - surrounding his bespoke piece for Marwood with a finely crafted bench and chair.
Friday, 10 October, 2014
Meanwhile…
Have you got your tickets for Off The Rails shopping event? Check out the website to see what other brands are involved. You will find Marwood alongside our favourite tweed bag makers, Cherchbi. We even have our collaboration wash bag and tweed tie and bow ties for sale… which are running very low on stock now, so get in quick, as these are limited edition. If you are organised enough for Christmas, this is the perfect place to get stocked up on presents for your Dad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Boyfriend, Husband… we hope to see you there!
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Wednesday, 8 October, 2014
Alice Made This launched in 2012 after Ed, my husband, and I struggled to find a clean refined pair of cufflinks for our wedding. Cufflink was a great introduction to the fashion industry and an opportunity to use a product to illustrate industrial craftsmanship in Britain. It all began in our garden shed! I have grown up with two brothers and am a bit of a tomboy at heart. I get tools as gifts and prefer DIY to cooking. Designing for men seemed like an appropriate path. An accessory for a man is a refined mix of form and function. Whether it is a cufflink, a watch, a wallet or a glove… they can highlight a mans character but they also have a job to do. My career background prior to Alice Made This was in product and industrial design. I fell in love with being in factories and have made this passion integral to the brand. With our designs, we celebrate materials, manufacturing processes and industrial craftsmanship and offer our customers something unique that continues to tell its own story, for years to come. Our pieces reflect the process by which they are produced. Our collaboration is made in a factory that specializes in aerospace and engineering parts. They are made on a precision automated lathe and this dictates the machined, graphic aesthetic. They are then post produced in an industrial electroplating facility which specializes in precious metal plating for the electronics and nanotechnology industry. Again the metals reflect those, which are used in the process and its industrial products.
We have a broad customer base. On one hand it is the stylish man looking for a detail to finish his outfit. On the other hand it is the female shopper looking for that perfect gift. In both cases it seems to be someone that is drawn into a story and someone who likes to see provenance and design as a benchmark.
Yes – I am very excited to have grown the team. My husband has come on board to take on the commercial side of the business and this allows me to focus on the bits that I am good at and that I enjoy most. We have a lovely studio in Bermondsey that gives us a space to show our products and grow.
Alan Fletcher is a great source of inspiration to me. His motto of “Design is not a thing you do. It’s a way of life.” Strikes a cord. His graphic thought process and visual thinking was amazing.
Becky and I are both women designing for men. Standing side by side at the fashion week we learnt about each other’s product processes and materials. We have an equal passion for British manufacturing and material tactility that has turned into a collaboration. It was a really lovely process and a great way to explore and implement both parallel and juxtaposed ideas.
We are about to launch some gifting solution for Christmas and the holiday season, and a creative collaboration with cocktail maker! January sees the launch of a new production story, which I am really excited about as the process and its history is close to my heart.
Interview by Ozi Enver
Marwood x Alice Made This tie and tie pin set is available now to buy on Marwood and Alice Made This websites. The collaboration set is also available through our stockists in the UK and US. Also check out the exclusive black and gold exclusive set we did for Selfridges.
UK: Mr Porter, Selfridges, Fenwick and Fortnum and Mason.
US: Mr Porter and Bergdorf Goodman
Friday, 3 October, 2014
* We will backdate this offer to those of you who have already bought All Fall In - biensur! Check out more of Sam’s wonderful All Fall In work here…. http://allfallin.com/site/ Also, our collaboration is featured in the new edition of The Article Magazine. You can pre-order your special edition copy now on their website… http://www.the-article-magazine.com/. We are excited to share ‘behind the scenes’ photographs and portraits shot on film by Stephen J Morgan and a smart and stylish write-up by John Michael O’Sullivan. Let us know what you think of it…This season has been significant in terms of collaborations. One of them is of course is our printed English lace using All Fall In’s tessellating leaf design. During the past two weeks All Fall In creator Sam Kerr has been putting his stamp on nine Marwood swing tags. As these pictures show, Sam has been beautifully defacing our usual hangtags that explain the Marwood mantra on the reverse. Using acrylic ink, Sam has hand painted his tessellation design perfectly on to 9 individual tags. The first nine customers* to purchase any Marwood + All Fall In product from our website will also receive one of these original artworks. Shop the products here… SHOP ALL FALL IN
Meanwhile…
Autumn has arrived. Harvest festivals are in full swing and the leaves and cooking apples are falling. This also means that British festivities like Guy Fawkes night will soon be upon us as well as Halloween, borrowed from the US. Tick tock until Christmas. We have exciting news that you will see Marwood as part of a pre-Christmas pop-up shop on Jermyn Street in London. More info to come.
Time to start getting cosy and ready to wrap up warm. Our mohair socks (long lasting, non itchy, incredibly comfortable, machine washable AND they don’t allow feet to smell) have been selling super well recently! Happy to see that word is getting out about these socks and once worn, they earn a loyal customer. Our other highlight product this month is our Marwood scarf. Warm, striking, graphic patterns and a few colours to choose from. Browse the collection here.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Thursday, 25 September, 2014
A couple of weeks ago we re-visited our lace factory near Nottingham, the last remaining one. During the British Empire, Nottingham was the world’s centre of the lace industry and a bustling, active market place. After World War II, it went into decline, like most of the textile industry at the time. Lace making is now a dying craft due to the lack of training there is to replace the final few workers in the factory. Many current workers in the mill have been there since leaving school and are now approaching retirement. They are unsure of who will replace them once they’ve gone. This is especially noticeable with the last remaining draftsman. He is only person who is trained to create new designs of the lace on these specialist machines. No one else can do the job now and no one else is being trained to do it in the future.
Charles who is part of the family that own the factory, showed us around. He told us about the machines, the history and most excitingly showed us the archive of all the lace designs in huge antique folders. Some of the design’s drafts have been lost or ruined which are sadly irreplaceable.
Friday, 19 September, 2014
Meanwhile…
We have a list of exhibitions and places to check out this week in London… Enjoy!
* Beardsmore Gallery - Atta Kwami’s bold exhibition looks like an exciting start to October.
* Victoria Miro Gallery - Francesca Woodman’s photo genius is still on show in Mayfair
* Molteni store - Marwood x Gio Ponti chairs in window display
* Design Junction - Check out Marwood friends Cherchbi and Greg Cox showing their British made products.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
For our fabric design, we took one of our best selling ties, the Harlequin, and chose a section of the ink drawn design to create two new jacquards of the same pattern. The extent of options offered in creating a weave is vast, so we chose a clean, compact cloth that would be hard wearing but show the sharpness of the design. On one chair the design is set vertically and the other horizontally, working as a complimentary duo or each as a confident stand-alone piece. Check them out in the window of the Molteni store and let us know what you think. For further enquiries, contact us at [email protected].
Images of the display, courtesy of Matthew Walder.
Monday, 15 September, 2014
Meanwhile…
We are happy to show you our collaboration with talented Alice Made This. Alice has worked for the likes of Conran and Tom Dixon and now has her own men’s accessories range. Using industrial processes, she manages to create precious, beautiful cuff links with a modern edge. We are delighted with the tie pins she created especially for Marwood and suggest this boxed set as a special Christmas present to yourself or a loved one. Which is your favourite finish? You can choose from Gold, Silver, Rhodium or Copper. See our shop for the four styles.
If you are enjoying our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Menswear for women.
As London Fashion Week is in full swing, we thought we would post our photos of Marwood menswear worn by model and casting director, Ben Grimes. The perfect muse for our masculine inspired style this season. Here you can see items as sold in our online shop, and watch this space for more to come.
We will be launching more and more products for women over the coming year - only available on this website for the moment. Please email us if you have any enquiries. Or sign up to our newsletter for more information at the bottom of this page.
To see one of our favourite blogger’s spotting a Marwood lace tie, check our Susie Lau’s style on her blog this summer… such a cute take on sporting the ‘back to school’ look. http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2013/06/schools-out.html
Thursday, 11 September, 2014
Francesca Woodman: An exhibition of beautiful coincidences.
We went to the private view of the Francesca Woodman exhibition this week; at the Victoria Miro‘s Mayfair location. We have copied some info from the horse’s mouth… but wanted to share some work that truly inspires us and has for years, ever since a friend returned from seeing these works in San Francisco. What a pleasure to now see them in person.
This exhibition considers the zigzag and other abstract geometrical forms as recurring visual themes in Woodman’s work. Woodman’s practice is often discussed in terms of its surreal and symbolic imagery, but her work was grounded in a sophisticated understanding of form. Her photography exemplified strong compositional motifs, and the repetitive, regular shape of the zigzag, with its strong lines and angles, was a form she used in images of disparate subjects.
Many of Woodman’s gelatin silver prints feature this strong, idiosyncratic abstract lineage, and she also extended her investigation of the serial geometrical form in her large-scale diazotype prints. The artist described one of these works in a letter to a friend in 1980: ‘It will be … a long string of images held together by a long compositional zigzag, thus the corner of a building in one frame fits into the elbow of a girl in the next frame into a book in the third frame, the images are both very personal mysterious ones and harsh images of outdoor city life. It is had to get the adjoining images to fit the rigorous structural scaffold’.
The last image shows this series and is one of the most beautiful. The pattern forms and consideration across all the images linking together are subtle, careful and hauntingly beautiful.
The Francesca Woodman Exhibition will be in Victoria Miro Gallery in Mayfair until 4th October .
Images courtesy of Victoria Miro Gallery. We are sorry to crop the photos in some cases. This is a web issue that we are looking in to as we don’t want to change the composition of other people’s images and artwork. Thanks for your patience.
Tuesday, 9 September, 2014
Meanwhile… We are off to see the Francesca Woodman exhibition at one of our favourite London galleries - Victoria Miro. What else? The London Design Festival and London Fashion Week are almost upon us. Watch this space for updates. As we have mentioned, if you are liking our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Saturday, 30 August, 2014
Our most recent stockist, Selfridges invited us to create an installation within three large bell jars for their London store on the 1st floor men’s designer area. This provided a nice challenge to think of something visual that stayed true to the Marwood brand as well as fit perfectly within the contemporary setting of Selfridges new designer mat. Following on from Hannah Martin‘s refined display and to sit alongside an installation of the newly launched Thom Browne collection, this was an exciting brief.
For each jar, we created platforms to display the products from panels of square mesh, cutting them from a ready made panel and then hand stitching them together at each corner before painting them black. To draw attention to the tessellating leaf pattern on our All Fall In x Marwood collaboration products, we spray painted real ivy leaves in high gloss black paint and scattered them within the jars. Working with graphic duo Everything in Between, we wanted to create something that celebrated the start of Autumn but with an eye catching reference to our collaboration. These pieces are special due to the design and process but also will only be available in a limited run. This makes them the perfect gift for men.
This exclusive display will be in the Contemporary Menswear Department of Selfridges for the next 4-6 weeks. Please visit, and check out what else we have in store at Selfridges. Here is their current selection of products but watch out for an exclusive range of gold/black dropping in a couple of weeks. These will be exclusive to Selfridges and even more limited run. Get in quick!
Monday, 25 August, 2014
Meanwhile…
We spent this week roaming around our London stockists. Check out our instagram @marwoodlondon to see our goings-on including inspiration or products in store. We are really excited to be prepping a small installation for Selfridges. We will post photos this week whist we install it pre-opening hours. Check out the designer section where Marwood ties sit alongside the likes of Ann Demeulemeester, Casely Hayford, Comme de Garcons, Hannah Martin among others.
Also, if you are liking our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Sunday, 17 August, 2014
Saturday, 16 August, 2014
Meanwhile…
The new collection is online! We were inspired by the Viennese artist Kolomon Moser and his graphic illustrative style and colour palette. Have a look at our feature on him and watch out for the next issue of Article magazine, as they came to visit us in the studio to talk to us about our collaboration with graphic artist, Sam Kerr from All Fall In. A bi-annual publication beautifully printed by Push printers, they “aim to share what they think makes Britain great from a unique and interesting perspective. Covering everything from art and design to culture , entertainment and contemporary men’s fashion”. Well, we certainly think they have achieved that. Next issue out in October.
Also, if you are liking our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Thanks to David Evans, one of our favourite menswear bloggers, who writes on behalf of the older gentleman dresser. This week he was featured on the reputable Mr Porter Journal wearing a selection of items he chose from their edit of new Autumn / Winter 2014 designer wares. Our moser grid silk tie in black and white was David’s choice and we are very happy to see it worn so well. Take a look at the article here or shop Mr Porter’s edit of Marwood here.
Wednesday, 13 August, 2014
You can now shop a sharp monochrome edit of the new A/W’14 Marwood collection in the iconic London store, Selfridges. This is the first time Marwood will be sold in Selfridges and we are very excited to announce them as a new London stockist. Pop in and find our classic wool/cotton blend staircase scarf (as pictured) in a soft brushed finish, as well as ties, bow ties and pocket squares. All the accessories are woven in our Suffolk silk mill and the lace ties and bow ties are hand-made in Kent. We are very proud of the printed lace range which is a collaboration with graphic artist, Sam Kerr who has created All Fall In. Using one of his intricate and intelligent tessellations, designed exclusively for Marwood, we managed to work with a South London print duo, their studio based under the railways arches, to screen print the design by hand on to the delicate lace. No mean feat. Let us know what you think…
Monday, 11 August, 2014
Autumn / Winter 2014 collection is about to launch online. So, we are going back to the books that inspired the collection. A look to Vienna and the early 20th century artists and their explorative work and styles that set them apart from Europe. First book to look at is the beautiful illustrations by Egon Schiele.
Friday, 8 August, 2014
Meanwhile…
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The new autumn / winter collection is almost ready to show you! This week will see the launch.
Also, if you are liking our ongoing series of animations, check out the talented Mr Weekes’ website. It is well worth a peruse…. http://www.eekes.com/
Saturday, 2 August, 2014
Meanwhile…
Secret Sale? Yes, we now hold secret sales every so often to say thank you to our loyal customers and followers. We offer continuous products and hold stock of most items. Marwood ties are designed on a bi-annual basis (Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter) and the shops that stock us (Mr Porter, Selfridges, Fortnum and Mason, Fenwick, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Tomorrowland among others) sell these collections for a limited 6 months. Perhaps you have seen a style you like and it is out of stock? If so, you may find it on our website, or you can email us [email protected] and enquire with our production manager, Claire. We are happy to help.
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Have a nice weekend. Get that BBQ cooking!
Friday, 25 July, 2014
Meanwhile…
Marwood is going to be showcasing as part of the London Design Festival in September. Yep, that’s right, we are making furnishing fabrics. Thanks to Port magazine, who asked us to be a part of this, we were given the exciting challenge to create some fabric to cover the iconic Gio Ponti D.270.1 armchair. Read here for more info from Port magazine.
http://www.port-magazine.com/fashion/gio-ponti-a-cover-story/
Friday, 18 July, 2014
‘Goodman’s’ - Bergdorf Goodman - New York. This is an exciting new store for Marwood. We will be sitting in great company on the 3rd floor of the stunning 5th Ave building. Take your time, peruse the range and know that this is the only place in the US that you can see the Marwood X Alice Made This collaboration ties in person, as well as a lovely selection of other neckwear. From mid-August 2014.
Mr Porter - Need an e-commerce store that ships efficiently, anywhere? Mr Porter are one of our original stockists and they have some of our best selling styles for AW14 hitting their store. In fact, some of them are online now. Click here to see.
Opening Ceremony - New York and Los Angeles. Yes ladies, this one is for you. Opening Ceremony will be stocking our highly rated mohair socks in size small (4-7 UK size, 6 - 10 US size). Check out the exclusive pale blue shade we hand-dyed for them. These socks will last for years and years and have been tried and tested by many. If you want socks that are worth the investment, we stand by these. They make the ideal gift. In stores from mid-August 2014.
Bloomingdales - New York, New York Soho & San Francisco. If you want to see a wide range of our neckties, then pop in to Bloomingdales. They have a colourful spread of slim (6cm width) to classic (7cm width) ties, including our lace ties and bow ties. Ask a member of staff to show you the range and they can tell you about the made in England process of all Marwood products. In stores from mid-August 2014.
East Dane - E-commerce store, partner of Shopbop. Check out the new AW14 range mid-August 2014.
Meanwhile…
We are shipping the new AW14 collection to various stores around the world. Do you live in United States? Want to know where to buy a Marwood tie or our mohair socks? Well, we have helped you out with our feature “Marwood selling State-side”.
Sunday, 13 July, 2014
In June we showcased our new Spring/Summer 2015 collection to store buyers and press. This preview was a great success and we established more contacts for Paris, where we make appointments for sales. We don’t have a bricks and mortar store yet, so our stockists are the best way for people to view the product. See before you buy and get access to the latest Marwood styles. Don’t worry if you miss a style one season though, we normally hold an archive on the Marwood shop.
Here are some snaps behind the scenes taken at London Collections: Men. We had a nice chat with David Gandy, Jesse Metcalfe among other potential customers. Also, you’ll notice our fantastic new bookmarks designed by Everything In Between for Marwood. Each one is a Spring/Summer 2015 pattern - a scan of the Suffolk woven silks we used. You’ll be able to purchase a woven tie version from January 2015.
Friday, 11 July, 2014
Meanwhile…
Marwood in the press. You may have seen our collaboration with Alice Made This featured on the Robb Report and Selectism. We are very proud of this set of four ties and matching finish pins and they will be available to buy in US and UK but also online… we ship anywhere. Just remember to watch out for the new collection launching online at the end of July. Or sign up for our newsletter to get updates or previews - only for our loyal customer. For those of you who are interested in our secret sale, we will be sending out a newsletter regarding this very soon.
Wednesday, 9 July, 2014
Alice Made This and Marwood A Process of Collaboration British designers Alice Made This and Marwood celebrate their shared philosophy of experimentation with British manufacturing and the creation of new and exciting products from traditional processes, with the launch of four exclusive tie-pins and ties. Alice Made This, known for her precision metal turned cufflinks and inspired by Marwood’s diamond logo design, has designed four tie-pins available in 24ct. gold, silver, copper and pure rhodium plated, precision metal turned, using a brass bass. Marwood influenced by Alice Made This metal work has developed four individual silk and wool jacquards in partnership with their trusted silk mill in Suffolk, England. Staying true to the Marwood love of texture and pattern, the colour options offer the customer a variety in luxury. The collaboration ties and tie pins will be in Marwood Online store soon. The collaboration will also be available to buy at Bergdorf Goodman, Selfridges, Mr Porter and Fenwick. Images by Ali Mobasser. Portrait by Matt Walder.
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Sunday, 29 June, 2014
Meanwhile… London Collections: Men is over for another season.
We are now in Paris! See our instagram for updates.
Marwood also commissioned Designer/Maker, Dan Preston to make a bespoke piece of furniture. Have a look at our news feature which shows you some behind the scenes pictures of Dan’s work space. we will update you on the details soon enough. It’s all about the details after all.
Thursday, 26 June, 2014
Somerset House is currently hosting an exhibition, “Return of the Rudeboy” created and curated by photographer Dean Chalkley and stylist and creative director Harris Elliott, which showcases a sartorial subculture through a series of portraits, installations and set pieces. Dean and Harris has photographed over 60 sharply dressed individuals from across the UK, all of whom embody the essence of what it is to be a Rudeboy (or Rudie) in the 21st century, to document the life, style and attitude of this growing urban group. As the important elements of the Rudeboy subculture music, fashion/style and attention to detail is stressed throughout the exhibition. Favourite tracks of the collaborators have been amalgamated into a playlist as the soundtrack of the exhibition. There is also a pop-up ‘grooming station’ for the ones who needs a quick fix. Remember to book before you go…
The exhibition will be on until the 25th August 2014. Admission is free.
http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual-arts/return-of-the-rudeboy
Sunday, 15 June, 2014
Meanwhile… London Collections: Men has begun! We are showing the new collection today, tomorrow and Tuesday at Victoria House in London. In amongst the hub of the activity where the runways are going on, we are presenting a summery collection ready for next year. Check us out on Twitter and Instagram to see regular updates as well as a sneak peak of what you can buy next year.
Marwood also commissioned Designer/Maker, Dan Preston to make a bespoke piece of furniture. The brief was to create a glimpse in to the future with a designed space and a piece that would echo the brand and nod towards the new website and the approach that Marwood will take towards retail - a future aspiration of Marwood to have our own store. Dan’s eye and fine tuning of detail, as much as his process has resulted in a beautiful collaboration with exceptional eye for proportion and understated elegance.
Tuesday, 10 June, 2014
Meanwhile… London Collections: Men starts this Sunday. We will be updating you on our instagram of the new collection that will hit stores in January no less.
Wednesday, 4 June, 2014
We collect books. Can’t get enough of them in the Marwood studio. Ever since seeing the shelves of the school art teachers, where they collected a book from every exhibition they went to, we have tried to follow in their footsteps… somewhat. As art and books are a big part of inspiration here, we thought we should start to share the love. Here is a look in to book 1 by Irvin Penn.
Monday, 2 June, 2014
Meanwhile… we are visiting our factories in Suffolk, Devon and Kent this week, reviewing final samples ready to present at London Collections: Men in two weeks. There are always surprises at this stage - some good and some unexpected - but all is coming together in time for the presentation.
Sunday, 25 May, 2014
Ahhh, May. Bank Holiday upon Bank Holiday. Take a well earned rest.
Meanwhile… we will be gathering research for presenting our latest collection at London Collections: Men in June. More to come on this.
Monday, 19 May, 2014
Russell Weekes continues his animated series “Logo Day Off” using our signature black diamond. Here is episode 3. www.eekes.com.
Meanwhile… have you got a photo of yourself wearing a Marwood accessory? Instagram us @marwoodlondon with #logodayoff
Saturday, 17 May, 2014
Here are some snapshots of the Marwood studio last summer. Swatches of woven silks (made in Suffolk, UK) and colour inspirations as well as the ink drawings that went on to become silk jacquards due to the skilled suffolk makers. Finally, the source behind the colour palette caught our interest in crisp, unbroken, graphic patterns in tile forms among the ruins and decay of Icelandic farm houses.
Book ‘Interiors’ by Orri Johnson.
SS14 Marwood designs can be bought from our online shop - click here to see them.
Friday, 9 May, 2014
Russell Weekes continues his animated series “Logo Day Off” using our signature black diamond. Here is episode 2 just in time for the weekend. www.eekes.com.
Meanwhile… have you got a photo of yourself wearing a Marwood accessory? Instagram us @marwoodlondon with #logodayoff
Thursday, 1 May, 2014
So, who is our crowned May Day Queen? We are celebrating Katharine Hepburn of course. Born May 12th, 1907, she seemed our obvious choice. A style before her time, her projection of self-confidence, wearing men’s clothing in full feminine force, not to mention her unforgettable talent as an actress. Her legacy is as relevant and inspiring today as she was 80 years ago. Those Downton Abbey girls wouldn’t have known what hit them.
We can’t have a May Day Queen without her King and it had to be our favourite Sir Ian McKellen to get the crown. Born May 25, 1939, he is seen here wearing a Marwood crest lace tie, he is the epitome of quintessential British style. His combinations are never classic or predictable. He is a style maker for sure and that’s not acknowledging the fact he played Gandalf among other famous roles and recently spoke up in an open penned letter against Russia’s anti-gay laws. Sir Ian… you are our King.
Wednesday, 30 April, 2014
Monday, 28 April, 2014
Russell Weekes has begun an animated series called “Logo Day Off” using our signature black diamond. This is episode 1, so keep an eye out for more. Russell is a close collaborator of Marwood and he always manages to add the humorous touch to an idea. A talented man and “Jack of all Trades”, his website is a great exploration… www.eekes.com.
Meanwhile… have a look at more monochrome graphics in the Marwood e-shop.
Sunday, 27 April, 2014
The current Spring / Summer ’14 collection was initially launched to press and buyers last summer at London Collections: Men. Ready for the launch we shot the lookbook in an incredible location in Brockley, South London. It wasn’t an official location so even more remarkable that it had so much to offer… genuine features, true time-worn familiarity, a family history; all on theme with the original inspiration of deserted Icelandic farmhouses, captured by photographer Orri Johnnson. Terry, the owner, was about to sell his home and he was kind enough to let us record the nooks and crannies on film, by art/ portrait photographer Kate Peters. You can see the lookbook images in ‘Collections’ or by clicking here.
Tuesday, 28 January, 2014
Marwood collaborated with Cherchbi at the end of last year to produce a set of luxury travel companions.
A proper collaboration. The Marwood x Cherchbi three-piece collection draws on the essence and unique skills of both brands; our iconic cloths (Herdwyck wool tweed and Marwood staircase silk) and a shared passion for traditional English making techniques. The result is luxurious yet robust set comprising travel case, tie and bow tie.
Originally inspired by 1920′s collar cases the travel case is a dual-use travelling companion. We understand a tie should be kept rolled to keep its shape, the travel case will hold six alongside bow ties too. The case doubles as a wash kit; usefully, the silk lining is waterproof. It is trimmed with English saddle leather and a solid brass Riri zip. Cleverly, the end panels are shaped to hold contents secure and the zip collar extends to become a carry handle.
The tie and bow tie beautifully combine our signature tweed and silk. The monochromatic colouring is offset by wonderfully rich textures; a versatile combination to compliment many outfit types.
Each item can be bought separately or together as a specially priced three-piece set. All styles are available in Herdwick grey tweed, the travel case is trimmed with black leather and solid brass hardware.
Using the Cherchbi herdwick tweed, we made a wonderfully English tie and bow tie with the signature Marwood staircase tipping. Cherchbi then designed and produced a new travel kit bag, designed to be practical for a multitude of tasks but with the primary job of storing your ties and bow ties safely for travel. We encourage a rolled tie to keep its shape for longer.
Port Magazine interviewed Becky French of Marwood and Adam Atkinson of Cherchbi here…
Monday, 6 January, 2014
In 2009 Marwood began life in the form of a blog. It was an online sketchbook that recorded research, inspiration and style that epitomised the Marwood aesthetic. Designer, Becky French, started this blog on the recommendation of a friend who worked for the Future Laboratory at the time and pointed out the relevance of recording the process online. A meeting of minds around a kitchen table in East London helped to solidify the idea and with a post-it note on a wall, the brain storm began… Click here to see the original blog.