Simple, elegant, iconic. Thom Browne is renowned for its minimalistic style as its collections went from formal to essential. What began as five humble suits then evolved into a full ready-to-wear collection that had one common feature, four white stripes Tees and shirts have become everyday staples with the brand’s uniform-inspired style as the brand can create a sense of uniformity through an outfit.
A brand without a logo, Thom Browne has become instantly recognisable by the stripes. Normally on the arm or the leg, as though a badge of a uniform, the brand’s collections have included this detail since 2007. As a boy Thom Browne was interested in the suits that his father wore and how lots of men tended to wear similar styles - this notion of ‘uniformity’ inspired him to create his own namesake brand.
What began as only a collection of five became a worldwide phenomenon of collections, installations and runways - completely reinventing the notion of classic tailoring. Designed for the modern woman, the two-pieces, blazers and day dresses are designed with versatility in mind. In 2016, in a collection like no other, a small Daschund - Hector - was brought to the limelight after Thom Browne took inspiration from his dog and since then with each passing season there has been a new quirky companion to grace the collection. From hippos to elephants to lobsters, these fashion friends have featured on T-shirts, handbags, purses and knitwear. What animal will this season be?