Lyle & Scott: The iconic golden eagle Brand

Established in 1874, Lyle & Scott is a Scottish knitwear brand, formerly known for golfing knitwear. With an extraordinary 140 years of manufacturing experience, it acquired a younger more fashionable following in new generation. For many Years the brand has been embraced by accomplished sportsmen, gained the approval of British youth subcultures, particularly with indie bands and casual wear lovers.

Lyle& Scott’s rich history and long-term experience come together with a contemporary aesthetic to offer originality, authenticity and a refusal to compromise. Modern, independent and resolutely British, Lyle & Scott is a brand whose iconic Eagle acts as a symbol for both quality and exclusivity. Driven by a single-minded sense of purpose and integrity but supported by the highest levels of expertise, quality and know-how, Lyle & Scott continues to be a wardrobe staple for those who strive for a bold confident approach.

Clean and slimmed down fits are what the golden eagled range is about and what it delivers is a strong and easily wearable collection. Overall there’s a couple of good patterns in there but nothing to scare anyone off at all. Not a range for the loud fashion followers but does what it says in the title – Vintage.

Lyle & Scott has released their newest Spring Summer 2014 Vintage Collection. Shot with youthful, baby faced models, it’s got all the bits you would expect from the range and looks well put together. The Vintage clothing line was launched back in 2003 and has continued its success year after year. Due to a large celebrity following and appearing prominently on the hit TV series, which has served to enhance the bold and youthful following the brand aspired for.

All pieces within the new range feature such as the distinctive and iconic golden eagle branding with the collection as a whole based on subculture and modernist principles. These new collections offer style with bold, bright and playful featuring like stripes and dazzling colours. Taking classic wardrobe style and giving them a modernised twist via detailing such as contrast trims and impeccably tailored for a trim, contemporary fit. These New arrival pieces are crafted from classic open-weave cotton pique.

The collection overall is a nice mix of wearable items, which have all been brought up to date through their slim fit and seasonal colour palette, making them perfect for this spring/summer season.