This week, we look to a handful of new and returning brands joining us at Victoria House, Bloomsbury, in a couple of months’ time. Appealing to both the classic and contemporary man, the next edition of Jacket Required promises everything from swimwear to shoes for your store’s offering next summer. Continuing our invitation-only entrance policy, [...]

It has to be said that half the charm of a British summer is its unpredictability. Our country’s climate means that we have to plan for unseasonal rain, and in turn hold more appreciation for the warm days that do come our way – changing into a pair of shorts and a t-shirt the instant [...]

As we look forward to seeing London’s Baracuta autumn/winter 2013 collection this week, the brand release ‘Synonymous & Antonymous’  - a short film for its s/s 2013 collection. Cast and created by Jocks and Nerds.   Directed by John Turner, the video stars a duet of contrasting people that highlight the history and diversity of iconic [...]

Along with a wealth of apparel and accessories brands appearing at Jacket Required, we also welcome a great range of footwear specialists, brands who deal solely with what’s on your feet… as always, pun intended. Here’s a snapshot round-up of but a few brands set to appear this week. Etiquette Amsterdam Established in the summer [...]

Rule of three…. The Jacket Required team recently ventured to Sweden to track down Anton Sandqvist, founder of the minimalist luggage brand that shares his name. Sandqvist, with Anton at the helm, has built a reputation for quality and purpose-lead design, influenced heavily by his childhood in rural Scandinavia… the very place we joined him, [...]

What would an autumn/winter show be without a healthy portion of outerwear? The answer – rather cold and not terribly exciting. But fear not, we’re delighted to confirm Jacket Required has all bases covered with a myriad of curated outerwear labels lined up to showcase its winter-ready wares. Together we’ll weather the weather.   Patagonia RICHARD [...]

We now approach the end of January, edging much closer to the day our doors open for Jacket Required autumn/winter 2013. To date, we’ve been able to secure a number of top-tier exhibitors, all eager to share their collections with our attendees. You may think that we’d be done and dusted with our exhibitors, but [...]

Congratulations to the team over at MWB. A new year, a new look, a new era and a preview of new brands at Jacket Required.  

This week, we place the spotlight onto a number of accessory brands due to showcase their wares in just under a month’s time. With everything from eyewear to backpacks serving both the classic and contemporary man, all ready to whet the appetites of buyers from across the land. Kletterwerks In the mid-seventies, founder Dana Gleason relocated to [...]

Welcome to the first of our 2013 updates.Now we’ve edged our way past December 31st, we can officially say that we’re in the home-stretch towards the next edition of Jacket Required, with brands a’plenty signed up and eager to share their lines for the autumn/winter 2013 season.As we welcome in the New Year, we also [...]

Welcoming the first snow fall of the season, it’s safe to say winter has well and truly arrived. Don’t know about you, but we can’t wait for autumn/winter 2013, the fourth edition of Jacket Required and all the brands’ collections which join us there.With each passing week we’ve been privileged enough to have signed additional brands [...]

And then there were two…. Following on from Save the Date’s inaugural chat with the splendid gent that is Universal Works’ David Keyte, the team at Jacket Required decided to hot-foot it across to the mountains of Alsace to meet yet another distinguished, prominent protagonist in menswear and a close friend of the Jacket Required [...]

As the November weather kicks in, Jacket Required looks to autumn/winter 2013 and announce yet another stream of quality brands signed up for the February show. With the next edition fast approaching, we take this opportunity to remind you to register by completing the online Jacket Required February 2013 visitor application form. Please confirm your details through [...]

Welcome to a journey in film. The Jacket Required ‘Save the Date’ series debuts with a profile of David Keyte, founder of British brand Universal Works. The ex-miner talks about his approach to menswear and his humble vision for the future. Curated by the Jacket Required team, directed by photographer and film maker Ivan Ogilvie, [...]

Continuing our Invitation Only entrance policy, registration to attend the autumn/winter 2013 show is now open. Please stop by the website and register your details to apply for Jacket Required. With fresh press coverage from Selectism, Sportswear International and Drapers, the February edition of Jacket Required is already setting the bar high. This week, the brand line up grows from strength to [...]

We’re extremely pleased to be back in touch following our July event, which has allowed us to make even bigger and better plans for the coming year. With that said, we’re thrilled to remind you that the next Jacket Required will take place at Victoria House, London on Thursday 7th & Friday 8th February 2013. [...]

Good Afternoon, 2 days and counting to the SS13 Jacket Required show. Make sure you have registered if you wish to attend. For visitors, click here (http://www.jacket-required.com/visitors/) and press, please make sure you have emailed leila@spin-agency.com for accreditation. We look forward to seeing you at the show. Brands round-up for today… Triwa: Launched in 2007, [...]

Good afternoon   Summer may still be hiding itself this year, but thankfully the brands showing at this season’s Jacket Required is ensuring we are all ready for SS13. A focus on new and those that regularly show at Jacket Required in this bi-weekly newsletter. Blue Collar Worker Blue Collar Worker relaunches for the Spring/ [...]

Good day, good people Not long now until the next instalment of Jacket Required on 13/14 July and we cannot wait. On with our Friday brands update… Altamont Founded in 2006 and inspired by the Altamont Speedway rock festival of 1969, the brand is influenced by this symbolic event in youth culture of the time. [...]

Good Afternoon All, We come with news of yet more brands set to appear at the show in just over two weeks. Do remember, the show launches July 13th so we suggest fine tuning travel and accommodation plans now to ensure your trip is as smooth as possible, we will of course endeavor to support [...]

Good Afternoon All,   We come to you with another update to share news of more great brands set to appear at the show in a few short weeks time. We’ve British design talent to share, peppered with some Scandinavian offerings and a some rather stylish eyewear from Italy. The Brands… Garbstore The Garbstore brand [...]

Good Afternoon All, As the show is just around the corner we thought it apt to share additional news of brands set to appear across the 13th and 14th of next month. From this point on we’ll be issuing twice weekly updates to ensure you’re looped in on the pre-show happenings; we hope these prove [...]

Good Morning All, We’ve a host of new brands to introduce to you and would like to offer a kind reminder that our show is now under a month away. Please head over to website for the most up to date information on the show, accommodation and registrations. In the meantime, should you need absolutely [...]

Good Afternoon All,Welcome to our latest update which looks at a trio of top quality accessory brands; we also have information regarding staying in London which has a fast-approaching important deadline so please read carefully. A brief accessories round up… General Knot & Co. Neckwear specialists General Knot & Co. will be making their UK [...]

For our first update we’d like to share news of several new brands to have come on board for the next show, adding greater breadth to our growing family of now regular attendees. Levi’s Made and Crafted Levi’s Made and Crafted is one of the youngest and arguably most attractive sub-lines from its formidable parent [...]

Now, with the show mere days away we look highlight to the best of the rest, showcasing a number brands who’ve yet to appear in our weekly updates: Chevignon Heritage by Milan Vukmirovic Americana-Sportswear brand Chevignon have teamed with Milan Vukmirovic to rework military inspired pieces from their vast archive. Vukmirovic founded Parisian boutique Colette [...]

Over the past few weeks we’ve highlighted a variety of brands from across the globe, looking to Scandinavia, Australia and Japan, but now comes the time to focus on talent from our home-shores. With a such diverse range of British brands due to showcase A/W goods, here’s a reminder of a what’s to come…. Sanders [...]

In addition to the fine lines of apparel at the show, we proudly welcome an outstanding range of accessory brands that contribute to our full-circle approach. Sandqvist Founded in 2004, Sandqvist have developed a recognisable aesthetic in a relatively short time, now commonly known for their restrained, modernist reinterpretation of classic luggage & accessories. The [...]

This week’s update focuses on a variety of footwear brands set attend Jacket Required in only a few weeks time. We’ve a solid mix of brands offering great choice to our attendees; from the casual to the more formal, we’re sure we have a brand for you. Mark McNairy McNairy boldly augments classic silhouettes with [...]

Good afternoon This week we’ve chosen to highlight our Scandinavian brands, eager to see how native experience of colder climes informs their wares for A/W 12. We’ve a healthy brood of labels hailing from the Nordic regions, each with a very different persona & goods to offer. Dunderdon Born in the Swedish port of Gothenburg [...]

Following our focus on brands set to appear from both the USA and Australia, we now look to a select handful of brands from Japan. Edifice Edifice, hailing from Tokyo, specialise in smart-casual attire. They look to classic pieces from a gentleman’s closet and carefully build on them, applying subtle accents and modernist revisions to [...]

Good morning to you all, Following our last update that focused on brands from U.S.A, we now look to highlight a trio of Australian brands. Vanishing Elephant Vanishing Elephant were amongst a handful of the young brands that truly shone at our debut show, leaving their mark alongside a broad range of seasoned pros. The [...]

Founded in 1906, Gymphlex have produced fine sportswear for over a century. They’ve built a credible reputation around functional, quintessentially British sporting attire, which today acts as a welcome portal to an almost forgotten, smart-sports aesthetic. Though their mainline is produced to be fit-for-sport, the brand has recently undertaken a special project lead by designer [...]

For SS12 Dockers have trawled the length and breadth of khaki history, building on a seemingly unmatched knowledge of the fabric and its various applications. In a progressive departure from their existing library of wares, SS12 sees the brand focus on khaki’s utilitarian appeal, promoting the fabric’s often under-appreciated ruggedness through a series of military [...]

We’re happy to share a preview of Veja’s SS12; the Mediterranée collection. One of the styles due to be shown in under a month at Jacket Required. In line with Veja’s previous releases, the Mediterranée is a beautifully simple shoe that’s subtle enough to team with a variety of outfits. The upper is made from [...]

  Founded in 2004, Sandqvist have developed a recognisable aesthetic in a relatively short time, now commonly known for their restrained, modernist reinterpretation of classic luggage. The young Swedish brand primarily work with premium cotton canvas and leather, offering minimally styled solutions to the chores brought about by our daily carry. Their typically Scandinavian, pragmatic [...]

London’s YMC (You Must Create) have kindly given us a look into their offerings for AW11; a collection that sees the brand introduce yet another facet of their growing personality – adding to a solid reputation garnered through the production of some of the best staple attire on the market today. For AW, the brand [...]

  Bedwin & The Heartbreakers are amongst a select few to have successfully extended a reach beyond their native Japan in recent years, taking their place amongst a trans-continental fleet of forward-thinking brands. Now nearing the cusp of a decade in production, Bedwin have realised a recognisable house-style built around practicality, focusing efforts toward producing [...]