Showcasing his expertise in timeless designs, former creative director of Mulberry, Scott Henshall, gives a refreshing and modern twist on the 1950s Hollywood aesthetic in the SS21 menswear collection for MrQuintessential.
Inspired by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford, figureheads of the Rat Pack movement, the collection celebrates the effortless glamour and style of these original gentlemen.
In the limited-edition collection, tuxedos are traded for modern wardrobe staples of polo shirts and V-neck sweaters crafted from the highest quality cashmere and Asian silk. Designed in soft and breathable fabrics, the minimalist silhouette bridges the smart-casual gap providing and allows easy transition from day to night.
The cool and calm hues of Midnight and Ocean blue are embedded throughout the collection. The wearer is nostalgically transported back to the poolside of Frank Sinatra in his Holmby Hills mansion; the collection emanates the confidence and sophistication of men with a work hard play hard mantra.
The devil is in the detail: the collection is defined by slick, masculine lines, rigorous attention to detail and a clean fit.
London-based luxury cashmere brand MrQuintessential was founded in 2016 by Simon Jacobs and has invested significant efforts into researching sustainable farming methods, ensuring the fair treatment of people and the planet. For this collection, the cashmere has been sourced from Mongolia, and the result is beautifully crafted garments made to last.
On working with MrQuintessential, Henshall said the brand resonates with his luxury design principles, commenting that ‘luxury is a necessity when necessity ends…No-one needs anything, they have to desire it’. At a time where the meaning of luxury is being questioned and redefined, these seasonless, sustainable and classic pieces seem like a good place to start.
