The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2025 - Issue 38

bitemen cy, distinct from his father’s, while honouring their shared passion for racing. The AW25 campaign, photographed by New York-based fashion photographer Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca, was shot in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire, boasting winding roads, misted gardens, and stately manors. As Sainz Sr. and Jr. stepped into a narrative defined by grand declarations and playful, elegant rivalry, their competitive moments over a table football, driving vintage cars through autumn lanes, or exchanging knowing glances in perfectly tailored coats, spoke to a quiet contest wrapped in gentle affection. The philosophy of refined and evolved tailoring is woven into every fabric of the AW25 collection, showcased by the duo. Rich in heritage yet unmistakably contemporary, the collection revisits country classics, such as tweeds and tar- tans, reimagined through a modern lens. The palette be- gins with warm tones of tofu, cobblestone and bright gold before shifting into more fabulous shades like celestial blue and night sky. The colour palette takes a festive twist, drawing inspiration from ‘12 Days of Christmas’, while textures such as Don- egal and Paisley patterns add interesting accents. Transi- tional hybrids, comfort jerseys, smart sweaters, brushed cottons, and premium blends ensure versatility and ease of wear. With a softer tailoring approach that incorporates cotton stretch, Tencel, and ultra-light fabrics, it is often finished with modern details, including zip-out liners and distinctive internal linings that elevate the everyday. Standout outerwear, from wax jackets to peacoats, delivers timeless British silhouettes, while overshirts offer a smart yet casual alternative to the classic blazer, as an easy and elegant layering piece. Knitwear makes a confident state- ment, with bold intarsia pieces celebrating British icons like argyle, fair isle, and playful duck motifs. Key textures such as birdseye, honeycomb, cable, mouline, and rib add rich variation, while knitted gilets emerge as an elevated yet practical alternative to heavier outerwear. In an Ascot block style, the Wool Blend Herringbone Blaz- er, available in midnight blue and malt beige, features two buttons, a notch lapel, button cuffs, and flap pockets. It blends wool fabric with a traditional herringbone design and half-lined internals. In the same block style, the Wool Country Tweed Blazer in malt beige also has two buttons,