John Lewis x RIXO 44-piece collection to launch with the perfect autumn print maxi dress
John Lewis is to launch a collaboration with coveted British fashion brand RIXO, bringing a 44-piece collection to all its stores, including Leeds.
The story of RIXO began in 2015 in the university flat of co-founders Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey, best friends brought together by a shared love for vintage.
Launching on October 22, the collection will be “distinctly RIXO in spirit”, says John Lewis, with prices starting from £65 and each piece designed to be worn over and over, for any occasion, and timeless.
There will be an exclusive print from the John Lewis Partnership Archive, dating back to 1849.
RIXO co-founder Orlagh McCloskey says: “This collaboration feels like a true extension of RIXO – taking the heritage of John Lewis, leaning into its incredible archive, and bringing it to life with that RIXO magic.
“For me, if you’re going to do a collaboration, you have to do it properly. It should feel as strong, if not stronger, than anything you’ve created before – every piece considered, every detail cared for, and something you feel genuinely proud to put your name to.
“We wanted the collection to do the talking. We can’t wait to see women across the UK, whether they’re longtime RIXO lovers or discovering us for the first time through John Lewis, style it in their own way and make it theirs.
“We feel incredibly proud to have created something that reaches a wider audience than our London stores.”
The signature print, which features across two dresses, a blouse, skirt and scarf, inspired by a block-printed textile from 1849 from The JLP Archive, is the first time an archive print has been used in a John Lewis fashion collaboration.
The collection includes dresses, knitwear, blouses, jackets, skirts, scarves, shoes and bags. Hero piece The Vesper is a full-length dress finished with delicate cap sleeves and a ruffle neckline, in the archive print.
Rachel Morgans, Fashion director at John Lewis, says: “RIXO is an iconic British brand adored by so many, much like John Lewis, so it felt natural to create something special together. We can’t wait to reveal the full collection to our customers later this year.”