Hollington, an insider's delight
Founded in 1974 at the instigation of an Irish gentleman infatuated with Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Hollington is an institution. This label, which revisits professional clothing with panache, appeals to both artists and intellectuals for its elegant and informal wardrobe.
His chic and unstructured clothes are cut in the rules of the art and in the cream of Tweed, linen or denim, to dress without hindering.
Thus, the Odéon jacket, inspired by a carpenter's overcoat, is one of the best-sellers. Just like the cult models, hemmed with a mao or officer collar. Or the indigo work jacket, cut in the ultimate double-sided woolen cloth. Not forgetting the Savoie jacket, with its Nehru collar and box pleat.
“It is inspired by Austrian jackets. We thought that Savoie would be a bit like our Tyrol! Our pieces are cut in such a way that they make a perfect silhouette, even for our customers who are a little overweight,” smiles the voluble Alban Decock, at the helm of the store since the recent disappearance of Patric Hollington.
Historically, Hollington was more used to seeing 50-somethings who were rather good-natured. Politicians, lawyers, college professors, sculptors… were among the brand's first fans. She must now deal with spindly Hipsters.
Because, since “clothing with history” has become trendy, many thirty-somethings have been pushing the door of the store, in search of a more authentic wardrobe. Hollington welcomes this and also offers its models for smaller builds.
Purists can even embark on making the ultimate piece, by opting for half measures. This also allows you to choose in which material it will be made.
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