Thomas Pink presents SS2016 against a botanical garden backdrop inspired by Hockney and Beaton

British brand Thomas Pink's new Spring/Summer 2016 collection unveiled this week at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, as part of London Collections Men, is a celebration of British eccentric charm and character.

THOMAS PINK SHOWCASES SPRING/SUMMER 2016 COLLECTION AGAINST A BOTANICAL BACKDROP INSPIRED BY DAVID HOCKNEY AND CECIL BEATON

Presented against a botanical backdrop, more potting shed than conservatory, the collection was showcased on models as well as mannequins. 

Florence Torrens, Creative Director at Thomas Pink, said that inspiration for the presentation came from a photograph taken by artist Peter Schlesinger in 1970, in which great friends David Hockney and Cecil Beaton – the celebrated British artists - are caught reclining carelessly on rattan furniture surrounded by potted pelargoniums and begonias. “It’s wonderfully British and off-beat botanical - perfectly capturing the mood of the Spring/Summer 2016 collection,” said Torrens.  

Frederik Willems, Head of Design at Thomas Pink, adds; “The Spring/Summer 2016 collection celebrates Britain’s charming and eccentric character – taking inspiration from themes as diverse as Brit Pop culture, architectural follies and traditional seaside towns.   From the 90s Brit Pop era to Dunmore Hall in Scotland with its quirky pineapple roof – the season evokes a mood of patriotism and nostalgia in equal measures.”