In many ways, collaborations are some of the most fun parts of fashion. It’s always fascinating to see what results come from two different visions joining forces to create something new and original. NYC-based menswear brand Rowing Blazers has never shied away from collaborating with all kinds of partners. From Sperry, Lands’ End, Barbour, and more, founder Jack Carlson loves to work with brands that you can tell he himself loves. And that really shows with the brand’s latest partnership with FILA.
Far more than the shoes they’ve recently popularized, FILA is a beloved sportswear brand that has a storied legacy that dates back to the early 1900s. The Italian company really took off in the 1970s however when it sponsored Swedish Tennis superstar Björn Borg. This collaboration harkens back to those tennis days, channeling those beloved court looks you might have seen in classic photos or as the inspiration for some of the fashion in The Royal Tenenbaums. But as is Jack Carlson’s penchant in his design, there’s a zag to the partnership — literally. Each of the classic pieces is emblazoned with the Rowing Blazers zig-zag pattern. The result is a set of uniquely striking items that are bold and classic in equal measure.