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SAGE NATION reveals it’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection

Hot off the Paris Fashion Week runway, the London-based label SAGE NATION unveiled the first glimpses of its Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Established in 2019, the brand seamlessly merges founder Sage-Toda Nation's British-Japanese heritage, creating a sophisticated blend of tailoring that reinvents classic workwear for the modern era.

Following the teaser of its Fall/Winter 2024 line, this new collection continues the focus on fabric and colour. It features oversized pants that taper into slightly fitted silhouettes at the top or jacket. Highlights of the collection include a matching gridded navy work shirt and pants, with the trousers featuring a discreet pocket opening. While the palette remains largely neutral—dominated by shades of grey, navy, and taupe—several standout pieces, such as a vibrant cobalt wool jumper, add a burst of colour, symbolising the transition between seasons.

The design philosophy of SAGE NATION embodies a unique duality. In Japan, the approach is to first learn and adhere to the rules, whereas in Britain, the ethos is more about understanding the rules by breaking them. Sage-Toda Nation captures this balance in his creations, harmonising fitted and oversized elements to produce garments that reflect precision and freedom.