Jonathan Saunders. Yellow and beige tartan sweater. 2012-14

Sweater in wool, viscose, nylon and angora blend, knitted in a tartan design.

Given by Charlie Porter

This is part of a group of early 2010s menswear donated to the V&A by Charlie Porter, one of the most influential British menswear fashion journalists of the early 21st century. In 2000 Porter became deputy fashion editor for The Guardian, and since then, has worked as an associate editor for GQ and deputy editor for Fantastic Man. He currently writes for The Financial Times as their menswear critic, in addition to his freelance work, DJ-ing and maintaining an active blogging presence online. Porter is particularly known for his understanding of contemporary menswear and familiarity with developing streetwear and alternative trends.

At the time of the donation, Porter provided commentary on many of the pieces. He said of this piece:

"Tartan knit sweater – when Saunders was at full pelt, each season there was a new interesting knit. At the presentation, I’d often go straight to the rails of clothing first to see the new knit idea of the season, like this amazing yellow and beige gold fluffy tartan mix. I wore it for ages, all the time – the sort of sweater you throw on without thinking."

- Daniel Milford-Cottam
20/05/2016

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