WITH HIS latest collection, Jonathan Anderson turns the act of making into a vibrant, living narrative, bringing together the people and crafts that define JW Anderson today.
This collection is grounded in process, people, and craft, shaped through the principle of curation that has become Jonathan Anderson’s signature. His approach feels like an invitation into his own orbit, a way of weaving together the things and people he loves and wants close.
It is an instinctive selection, built on a personal journey and a genuine fascination with the art of making, whether it comes from potters, actors, writers, or any craftsperson devoted to their medium.
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
The new JW Anderson offering is introduced through the second edition of the seasonal lookbook, a project that gathers Anderson’s friends, collaborators and familiar faces into one intimate constellation.
Talent includes Daryl McCormack, David De Quevedo and Kylie Minogue, each bringing their own charisma to the imagery. The lookbook presents a lively mix of ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories and objects, all chosen with Anderson’s uniquely intuitive eye.
Still-life shots highlight the accessories with quiet drama, from sculptural pieces to gold-detailed rings that glint like small treasures. The now-viral Bronze Peach paperweights appear as a playful nod to the world of Call Me By Your Name and a reminder of Anderson’s love of blending pop-cultural memory with artisanal craft.
Craft remains the heartbeat of the collection. Crochet appears in lace and wool across skirts and dresses, shifting from delicate open argyle patterns to bold florals with real visual punch. Draping expands into dramatic, sculptural shapes.
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
Vintage plant illustrations and whimsical characters pulled from old ephemera are screen printed with careful attention to their original lines and colours, keeping their history alive. The beloved twisted classics of JW Anderson return, from bombers and knotted dresses to playful knits and reworked basics that continue to dissolve traditional notions of gender.
Accessories push forward, too. The Anchor Tote receives graphic treatments, while the Loafer Bag arrives in pine green alligator leather. Throughout the range, every piece proudly carries the story of its making: knitwear crafted in Ireland and Scotland, historic English damask silk woven through centuries-old techniques, and beautifully constructed Japanese denim.
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
The world of JW Anderson extends into homeware and objects made in close collaboration with artists, craftspeople and heritage brands. Furniture includes Jason Mosseri’s Hope Spring Chairs and Milking Stools, alongside striking pieces by Mac Collins.
Garden and home accessories continue the language of tradition with Hillbrush clothing brushes in exclusive colourways, JW Anderson antique gardening tools and oak homeware made in Yorkshire by the artisans at Robert Thompson’s Mouseman Craftsmen.
Artwork becomes functional through the Bronze Peach paperweights cast at Alice Andrea Ewing’s Pomarius Studio, while ceramics are sculpted by Akiko Hirai. Textiles created with Polly Lyster at the Dyeworks transform antique fabrics into cushions, lavender pillows, sketchbooks and linen napkins.
JW Anderson AW26 Lookbook
Closing the loop between maker and object, the lookbook honours the creators themselves. Jason Mosseri appears with his Milking Stool, Mac Collins with his Iklwa Chair and Polly Lyster surrounded by textiles hand-dyed from her own archive.
In the end, the collection celebrates craft and authenticity not just as design principles, but as an entire way of being in the world.
by Ellis Dowle