Savile Row Tailor Richard Anderson Creates Dresses From Wife’s Art

It’s all in the family for Richard Anderson’s latest collaboration.

This spring, the Savile Row tailor has partnered with his wife, artist Fran Anderson, on a capsule collection based on a painting she created in the late ‘80s.

The six-piece silk collection includes a striking made-to-order unlined dressing gown with contrast black silk facing and piping. The other pieces are a silk necktie with Richard Anderson’s signature wider shape and 9-centimeter blade; a silk scarf with a burgundy silk reverse and pin-hem fringe; a classic pocket square; a twilly, a long and narrow scarf, and a vide poche tray.

For the tray, Richard Anderson teamed with a bespoke leatherworker in Gloucestershire, England, to create the piece, which includes silver snap fastenings that can be flattened when traveling or shaped to store cuff links, keys or other items.

For all the pieces, the artwork was turned into a repeat print by traditional silk printers in Macclesfield.

“The design was developed during my time at art college, when I had the opportunity to use a print studio where I had fun experimenting with colors and shapes,” Fran Anderson said. “This particular artwork I remember making in 1987.” The abstract design is reminiscent of nature, particularly tiger lilies.

“As soon as I discovered the original artwork at home, I knew I wanted to bring it to life in the form of clothing,” her husband added. “Its lively colors and captivating shapes made it a great design for silk.”

Prices range from 105 pounds for the pocket square and 150 pounds for the tie, to 149 pounds for the vide poche and 1,450 pounds for the dressing gown. The collection is available at Richard Anderson’s shop at 13 Savile Row or online.