Fred Perry and PLEASURES Unite for a Rebelliously British Collaboration
Fred Perry
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Fred Perry is a British heritage brand founded by three-time Wimbledon champion tennis player, Fred Perry. Perry won the adulation of British fans not only for his irrepressible skill but also for his style and humble beginnings, which contrasted with the privileged backgrounds of many other players at the All England Club.
Perry’s venture into sportswear began in the late 1940s when he designed and created the very first sweatband with former Austrian footballer Tibby Wegner. They adopted the Laurel Wreath symbol as their logo, a testament to Perry’s 1934 victory at Wimbledon. Perry and Wegner’s next venture involved the development of knitted cotton sports shirts identifiable by its original tipped design and laurel wreath embroidery. Despite being developed as a piece of sports apparel, the Fred Perry Pique became synonymous with musically driven British subcultures such as mods and skinheads, right into to the 1990s Britpop movement when it was sported by influential bands such as Blur and Oasis. Keeping the brand innovative through collaborations with respected artists and designers such as Raf Simons, Richard Nicoll, and Amy Winehouse, Fred Perry continues to affirm its street fashion credibility with which consumers still identify today.
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Latest Collections
Redesigning classic polo shirts with a punk identity.
Inspired by designs from the Fred Perry archive.
Featuring gilded hearts inspired by the artist’s arm tattoos.
Featuring Palace, Raf Simons, JJJJound, Stüssy, and more.
Marking part one of the duo’s final collaboration.
Emblazoned with the fashion label’s 30 Leaf Laurel Wreath motif.
Presenting reworked polos, imaginary record label and band patches, and a future-grail of a parka jacket.
Arriving in black leather and “Bark” or “Sandstorm” nubuck.
Live music will be accompanied by old design stories and the history of Fred Perry.
The Wimbledon champion stands up for the craftswomen of Palestine.
Exploring their intertwined connection with music and fashion.
Showcased with artworks by graphic artist Tom Tosseyn.
