STEVE McQUEEN REIMAGINED: &SONS LAUNCHES HERITAGE CAPSULE FOR SUMMER 2025

Steve McQueen didn’t just wear clothes—he made them iconic. Whether tearing across the desert in a Barbour jacket or leaning against a Mustang in Persols and denim, his style was all instinct, no artifice. Now, British brand &SONS is paying homage to the man whose wardrobe defined rugged elegance with a capsule collection inspired by his most memorable looks—both on and off screen.

Launching this summer, the Steve McQueen x &SONS collection is more than a sartorial tribute. It’s a dialogue between past and present, shaped in partnership with the Steve McQueen Estate and his grandson, Chase. The result is a series of well-constructed staples that borrow heavily from McQueen’s visual legacy while staying grounded in &SONS’ own vintage-inspired DNA.

Look One leans hard into McQueen’s gearhead credentials. The “Sun Racer” sweatshirt, sun-faded and elbow-patched, wouldn’t look out of place trackside at Le Mans. It’s paired with the Bonner jeans—a mid-wash denim that walks the line between utilitarian and classic—and finished with driving gloves and the McQueen Boot, a tan leather number with a lugged Commando sole made to handle more than a red carpet.

For downtime, Look Two explores McQueen’s off-duty mode with a pared-back aesthetic: a crisp Jake Tee and marl grey track bottoms that balance form and function. The toggled cuffs and elasticated waistband speak to &SONS’ focus on practicality, while the silhouette is pure vintage athleticism.

The full capsule unfolds over the course of summer 2025 with the promise of further wardrobe staples: knitwear, shirting, twill chinos and accessories—all cut in the same classic mould. It’s an expansion of the &SONS archive that feels natural; after all, McQueen’s influence has been woven through the brand since its earliest collections. This collaboration brings that connection full circle, just in time for &SONS’ 10th anniversary.

What stands out in this release is its quiet confidence. There’s no overwrought branding or gimmickry, no attempts to modernise McQueen’s style with streetwear tropes. Instead, the collection doubles down on timeless silhouettes, premium materials and subtle detailing. It’s clothing made to be worn—not posted—and it hits the sweet spot between heritage and relevance.

The Steve McQueen x &SONS collection drops mid-June at the &SONS Store and online at andsons.co.uk. No frills, no flash. Just pieces that channel the kind of effortless cool that doesn’t go out of style. Because as McQueen himself once said: “Style is something you can’t buy. You have to possess it.”