The Autumn/Winter11 Collection is about to drop...

So heres a quick snapshot of some of the Autumn/winter 11 Collection, its going live in the online shop ( www.griffin-studio.com/shop ) over the next few days so keeping checking in with us for updates and new editions to the store.

The collection takes inspiration from the new home of the Griffin Studio, Hartland in North Devon and as you've probably seen via the blog we've been having an awesome time settling into our new surroundings.

This season we bring together a mix of fabrics from traditional tweeds to wet-look cottons and 3 layer technical fabrics. We’ve also worked high shine nylons with bubble fleeces to give the ultimate textural contrast to a number of pieces culminating into a bold and exciting collection that not only represents the Griffin ethos of 'Technology meets Tradition', but also subtly underlines the importance of transparency and a sustainable future.

Spring/Summer 11 Collection

The spring/summer 11 collection looks back to 1985 and the Katherine Hamnett era, baggy, oversized silhouettes and plenty of military detailing are the source of inspiration for this season’s collection. Whilst we still delve into the Griffin archive for our classic, heritage garments like the Dartmouth and Imber jackets we challenge new technologies and dye techniques to create fresh and innovative detailing. Bold features including oversized features, meet laser cut welts combined with bonded faux leather seams resulting in a performance meets fashion hybrid.

The colour palette is a mix of high contrast in black and white alongside a tonal DPM range of military green and sand and complimented with an electric blue as a highlight. Desert Finnish DPM returns as the dominant camouflage with Swedish camouflage featured in a couple of pant and short styles as well. Working closely with our Italian dye factory we have created a spray paint effect across a number of styles to give a worn, plastic look to the natural fabrics, catching only areas that the paint touches, leaving the undersides of pocket flaps and cuffs undyed, the effect subtly draws together the two contrasting base fabrics which include a mix of rich cottons and luxurious silks through to 3 layer technical waterproofs.

This season is about dramatic silhouettes, quality with a respect for local sourcing developed alongside new technology to make them relevant and functional to today’s lifestyle whilst aspiring towards a sustainable future.

Also check out our feature on Superfuture.

More Autumn/Winter 10 Images - The Archback Trouser

The Archback Trouser in Khaki
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Griffin Thai Pant - Two New Online Exclusive Colourways Now Instore

Mr Griffin has done us the honour of designing two exclusive colourways specifically for the Griffin Online Store of the season's brand new trouser style, the Thai Pant. This extremely Limited Edition design is now available - with only 10 pieces of each colourway available across sizes XS-XL, visit www.griffin-studio.com/shop now to view the pant in more detail.

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It's here.... The New Collection has Arrived!

The A/W 10 trouser range is now in store, all those that have already ordered will find their packages arriving on your doormat near you very soon, those who haven't visit the site to view the new range now....www.griffin-studio.com/shop

The Archback - http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/product.php?xProd=1275&xSec=72



The Hanoi - http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/product.php?xProd=1271&xSec=72

The Thai Pant - http://www.griffin-studio.com/shop/product.php?xProd=1269&xSec=72

Spring/Summer 10 Collection - Now Online

As Jeff pursues A/W 10 samples in Italy we launch the Spring/Summer 10 collection at the Griffin Online Store. Now available to pre order are the first arrivals from the new collection. As the machinists finish up in Italy we are offering customers the opportunity to pre order pieces from the new collection to guarantee them a piece from the limited edition styles.


Visit the Griffin Online Store to view the new styles and let us know what you think by posting your thoughts below.



We've had some great feedback from the press already, check out the feature on Highsnobiety....http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/02/04/griffin-springsummer-2010-collection/