Arthur Beale launches Traditional Explorer knitwear range with the National Maritime Museum.
Arthur Beale, the oldest ships’ chandler in the world, has announced a collaboration with the National Maritime Museum, which has over 2.5 million items from sailors and explorers over the centuries, including several original items from Arthur Beale. With unprecedented access to their collection we have embarked on a unique collaboration that reflects the tradition, style and functionality of the clothing worn by these intrepid individuals.
Crafted with care and precision, all made in the UK from 100% British wool, the new collection captures the authenticity, functionality and design values of traditional explorers’ clothing. The collection consists of:
Arthur Beale Maritime Submariner Pullover
Arthur Beale Maritime Submariner Sleeveless Jumper
Arthur Beale Maritime Submariner Balaclava
Arthur Beale Maritime Submariner Beanie
Arthur Beale Maritime Submariner Mittens
Arthur Beale Maritime Submariner Scarf
Postcard Collection with imagery from the Museum’s archives
“We’re very excited with this collaboration,” says Hugh Taylor, Arthur Beale’s Managing Director, “This new range is incredibly similar to what our customers would have worn in years gone by as they ventured out to explore all corners of the world.”
Abigail Ratcliffe, Senior Manager, Publishing and Licensing for Royal Museums Greenwich, said, “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Arthur Beale’s team on the development process for this range, taking the opportunity to explore some fascinating parts of our archive with them, and are very excited to see it launch.”
The new collection is available to purchase online at arthurbeale.co.uk and at the National Maritime Museum shop in Greenwich.
The collection can be viewed here.
