John Lewis and Co - modern classics for all

I've mentioned the John Lewis's John Lewis and Co range before and have been impressed by the clothes I've bought in the past. Comprising classic menswear, with much use of British materials, they're well worth checking out.

John Lewis say that the collection is inspired by modern day urban explorers and Asian influences - the tweeds and workwear have a Japanese feel to them. Here is a collection in which British heritage fabrics are adapted by modern eastern styles and colours (mainly blues, reds and golds) and given an outdoor, rugged edge. The idea, they say, is a 'smart casual look that’s been inspired by far away travels, experiences and a great sense of style'. However the collection is described, the shapes are fairly classic, but with a modern tailored twist, so there is a timeless (and therefore ageless) feel to it.

Here I show a selection, including Abraham Moon tweeds, Harris tweed and attractive workwear pieces. The complete John Lewis & Co spring/summer '13 collection is in-store or online at John Lewis, with prices ranging from £25 for a t-shirt to £225 for outerwear.