John Alexander Skelton Spring 2027 Menswear Inspired by 18th-Century Silk Designer

The Spring 2027 menswear collection by John Alexander Skelton is influenced by Anna Maria Garthwaite, an 18th-century silk artist known for her floral motifs inspired by East London flora, moving away from geometric designs. The lookbook was photographed in two historic Spitalfields residences, previously owned by Huguenot weavers, one still featuring original looms and silk bobbins. This collection showcases watercolored floral prints from Garthwaite, used on jackets and shirts, as well as golden silk jacquards. Styling elements include collared striped knits paired with slubby silk jackets, red work coats with fabric belts, and a relaxed black-and-gray striped suit complemented by a yellow silk tie. Additionally, leather shoulder bags, tanned with oak bark in the West Country and adorned by jewelry designer Slim Barrett, are included. Responding to increased interest from women, Skelton featured female models in the lookbook while maintaining a cohesive integration of womenswear into the men's collection rather than launching separate lines. He highlights a decade of organic growth, favoring a gradual approach.