JW Anderson
Established · $400-$700 · London, United Kingdom
Deconstructed tailoring, asymmetric knitwear and sculptural bags that blur the lines between menswear and womenswear.
Think: Gender-bending, crafty, quirky luxury.
The buy: the anchor chain bag
What to buy
the anchor chain bag
Categories
Occasions
Why JW Anderson is worth it
JW Anderson is where menswear and womenswear trade places, in clothes and bags with a crafty, slightly oddball wit that rewards a second look.
The house's founding idea is cross-pollination: tailoring, knits and shirts borrow freely between men's and women's wardrobes, often cut relaxed, with proportions pushed just off the expected. Craft does the rest, with knitwear made in Scotland, Ireland and Italy, denim from Japan and leather bags crafted in Italy, and the accessories tend to carry its humor, often shaped after everyday objects.
No JW Anderson picks right now
Nothing from JW Anderson is on the site at the moment. We watch their sales — when one lands it shows up in Drops.
Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 14 months of sale tracking.
JW Anderson discounts about every 19 weeks, and it's been 18 weeks.
- Runs a sale
- about once a quarter
- Last sale
- 4 months ago
- Typically claims
- 50% off
- Deepest claimed
- 50% offMay 2025
About JW Anderson
Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson founded JW Anderson in London in 2008, starting with menswear and a run of accessories that got the label onto London Fashion Week's schedule that first year. A women's capsule followed in 2010.
The house built its name on blurring the line between men's and women's clothes, on knitwear with a homemade feel and on accessories with a sense of humor. London's Victoria and Albert Museum acquired one of its rainbow knitted cardigans in 2020.
- Founded
- 2008
- Founded by
- Jonathan Anderson
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
- Made in
- Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Japan and England, depending on the piece
- Made of
- Mostly cotton, with merino and wool knits, Japanese denim and calf leather
- Shipping
- Ships to the US by DHL (express 1 to 3 business days, standard 4 to 7), with the fee set at checkout and duties and sales tax included, so nothing is due on delivery; ships worldwide, duty-paid in many countries.
- Where to buy
- JW Anderson's own site
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Many pieces are cut relaxed by design, so read the fit line on each product page before sizing down. Its collaboration trainers run small, and the brand advises a size up.
- Craft
Product pages name the country on its craft pieces: argyle knits from Scotland, sheep-motif jumpers from Ireland, merino knits from Italy, jeans from Japan, and the loafer-shaped leather bags crafted in Italy.
- Shipping
US orders ship by DHL, express in 1 to 3 business days or standard in 4 to 7. The fee is set at checkout by parcel, and duties and sales tax are included, so nothing is due on delivery.
- Returns
Returns open for 14 days from delivery, unworn with tags and seals intact, and shipping fees aren't refunded. Returns pass through a partner in the Netherlands first, so keep the tracking number; a few shoppers report slow refunds.
What JW Anderson is made of
Cotton-led, with wool
- Natural
- 79%
- Plant-based
- 7%
- Synthetic
- 14%
Works most in: cotton
From the fabric listed on 57 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
How we'd wear JW Anderson
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JW Anderson, answered
- What is JW Anderson?
- JW Anderson is a London fashion house founded by Jonathan Anderson, known for clothes that blur menswear and womenswear, knitwear with character and witty leather bags.
- Is JW Anderson a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for design with an idea behind it: gender-fluid cuts, knitwear made in Scotland, Ireland and Italy, Japanese denim and leather bags crafted in Italy, from a house with a run of British Fashion Awards.
- Is JW Anderson a luxury brand?
- Yes. It's a London designer label with luxury pricing, a minority stake held by LVMH since 2013, and pieces made in Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Japan.
- Where is JW Anderson from?
- London. Its founder, Jonathan Anderson, is from Northern Ireland.
- Who founded JW Anderson?
- Jonathan Anderson founded it in London in 2008, starting with menswear and accessories and adding womenswear in 2010.
- Does JW Anderson run true to size?
- Many pieces run relaxed by design, so check each page's fit notes. Its collaboration trainers run small, and the brand suggests a size up.
- Does JW Anderson ship to the US?
- Yes, by DHL, with duties and sales tax included at checkout. The shipping fee depends on the parcel and shows before you pay.
- Where can I buy JW Anderson?
- On the brand's own site.
- When does JW Anderson go on sale?
- Across the 4 sales we have tracked, JW Anderson has run one about once a quarter. The last one was about 4 months ago.
- How much does JW Anderson discount?
- Their sale emails consistently advertise about 50% off. We have not measured it on the rack.
- What is JW Anderson made of?
- Across the 57 JW Anderson pieces we could read in October 2026, about 79% of the fabric is natural fibers, 7% plant-based fibers like viscose and 14% synthetic. The most common fabrics are cotton.
- Which brands are like JW Anderson?
- If you like JW Anderson, look at A.W.A.K.E. MODE, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Monse and GANNI.