ABOUT THIS PIECE
Our Awakened shirt combines the crisp tailoring of a classic shirt with a flourish of romance. On one side of the shirt a gathered details explodes with a ruffled edge that exposes a single shoulder and clavicle in an almost floral like frame. The classic fit sleeves are also embellished with a romantic touch in a fold back French style cuff. Tucked into a skirt or trousers for a smarter look or untucked with a pair of jeans, this is the shirt that really embraces contrast and versatility.
Our classic white cotton poplin is a staple for the palmer//harding collector. A soft but structured handle provides a crisp cleanliness to the garment. Its also made in 100% BCI Cotton so you can shop consciously knowing that every step of production was done responsibly.
“Awakened - Change is growth which allows a creative rebirth, and curiosity is the journey of self awakening that exposes new facets to our identity, providing hope for the future endeavours.”
In this pre-spring 2023 collection we take a moment to honour over a decade of our own design history. We investigate the designs which formed the foundations of our aesthetic so that we can discover new applications for our artistry across an ever evolving language of self expression. Creativity, like life, is a journey. Through reflection on our past we are able to traverse our future path of creativity with confidence and continued success.
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ABOUT THE DESIGNERS
palmer//harding launched in 2011 with the simple idea to elevate the humble shirt.
We believe in originality and creativity, and these fundamentals are at the heart and soul of each palmer//harding piece.
Levi Palmer (Belton, Texas) and Matthew Harding (London, England), both alumni of Londons’ Central Saint Martins, live and work in London.
We approach each collection by examining the emotional journeys that we experience, and creating narratives through verb lists which are in turn used to drape and sculpt shapes with fabric across the body.
The sculptural aspect of the design process is an integral part of the brands’ identity - creating unique pieces, centred on the shirt, but also developed across dresses, outerwear, knitwear and other categories.
Each palmer//harding piece has a unique story to tell, which can be discovered in the "About this Piece" section.
AWARDS
NewGen Sponsorship - The British Fashion Council, 2011-2014;
British Fashion Trust recipients - 2015 - 2018;
Winners British Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, 2017;
Winners Career Achievement Award - Fashion Group International, 2022
