A pioneer of the 60s Pop Art movement, Sir Peter Blake is best known for his bold collage and paint work including the award winning ‘self portrait with badges’ which features Peter wearing one a Fred Perry’s tipped polo shirts. Today he is regarded as the artist of choice by the British music industry, producing some of the most iconic cover-artwork of the last fifty years, most notably for The Beatles’ legendary “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” as well as Oasis “Stop The Clocks” and Paul Weller’s “Stanley Road”.

In recognition of this British icon, Fred Perry Blank Canvas have teamed up with Sir Peter Blake to produce a series of polos, made and printed in England, in a numbered run of 1000. The three styles feature Union Jack and rainbow patches, alongside screen-printed images such as stars, hearts and targets, referencing the artist’s affiliation with 60s pop iconography. Additional details include bold stencilled hems as well as Peter’s signature on the bottom hem and back neck labels, with each shirt coming packaged in an individual presentation box.

This is one of the finest Blank Canvas collections in years, and is a fitting tribute to one of our most celebrated modern artists. Head over to the Fred Perry Laurel Wreath section now, for a proper look at this highly limited collection.

The highly limited Blank Canvas Re-Issues series consists of four polos that represent key points in the history of this most famous style. From the 1957 model through to the football culture-inspired cut of the late 70s, this premium capsule collection recognises the impact Fred Perry has had on some of the most important Youth movements of the 20th Century, and the effect that these movements have had in turn on the design of the famous Fred Perry polo.

Starting with the 1957 silhouette, running through to 1979, each polo tells a very different story, with detailing and variations that are unique to the wearers of the time. The Northern Soul inspired 1963 shirt features woven patches from the famous Wigan Casino and Twisted Wheel clubs where the movement began. The 1979 polo draws influence from the Perry Boys of Manchester and Salford, who’s unique style bucked the trends of the time, with the Fred Perry polo forming an integral part of the look.

The story behind the 1957 polo is the one that perhaps best explains the success of this iconic shirt, where Lilywhite’s customers lobbied the store in vast numbers to get the shirt made in West Ham United’s famous Claret and Blue. After much pressure Lilywhite’s went to Fred Perry to ask if this would be possible, and they of course obliged. The rest, as they say, is history…

This latest, highly limited collection from Fred Perry Laurel Wreath celebrates the link between cycling – and the subculture that surrounds it – with a series of shirts that reference authentic colours and styling details. Inspired by classic cycling jerseys, the Fred Perry Cycle collection sees the famous M12 polo reworked to resemble some of the most iconic designs of the past 50 years. Famous teams such as Bianchi and Campagnolo are referenced in bold colourways, while the polos include detailing such as funnel necks, zip plackets and utility pockets to give a truly authentic feel.

As cycling enthusiasts – and Fred Perry fans – ourselves we think this is one of the best capsule collections we’ve seen in some time, and is definitely worth a closer look…

For their autumn collection Fred Perry have worked with fellow British company British Millerain of a range of jackets. The British Millerain Fabric Supply Company was established in 1880 by the Miller family, with its head office based in Halifax. It soon developed a reputation as a leader in the field of waterproofed fabrics, and over its 130 year history has supplied fabrics to prestigious organisations such as the British Military. Given this true provenance, there was only one choice of fabric supplier for Fred Perry.

The range features three stunning jackets which use the British Millerain waxed fabric, all produced in England to the highest specifications.

Head to the Fred Perry Section to view the full autumn / winter collection…