John Lewis x A.W.A.K.E. MODE’s second drop is even better than the first

When John Lewis announced their collaboration with London label A.W.A.K.E. MODE last year, the collection featuring fabulous asymmetrical jackets and balloon trousers immediately flew off shelves. I myself was lucky enough to get my hands on a few items that I’ve worn to bits since (pro tip: head straight to the stores; things might sell out online but will still have sizes in store).

A.W.A.K.E. MODE was founded in London in 2012 by Natalia Alaverdian, and has since become a cult label beloved by fashion insiders for their sculptural silhouettes and eclectic details. You may recall some of their most iconic styles which include lots of dramatic pleating and geometric cutout skirts. Every time a retailer partners with the label, the collection gets snapped up immediately (remember the & Other Stories collab?) and we have no doubt this next John Lewis drop will be the same.

After its extremely successful autumn/winter 2024 collection, John Lewis is bringing back this collaboration for spring, with a 34-piece collection of denim, tailoring, accessories, and, of course, occasionwear. Sharp tailoring continues to be the main through-line of the collection, but with bursts of summery colourways like fuschia pink, fresh greens and zesty citrus hues that pop against their classic, monochromatic pieces.

The sold-out asymmetric jacket and barrel trousers from the first drop will also make a comeback in lightweight fabrics to go with the floaty styles of the collection.

“It was a joy seeing our first collection in stores and I couldn’t wait to start working on Spring Summer,” says Natalia Alaverdian. “I wanted this launch to feel joyful and full of life so introduced vibrant colours alongside fluid draping which creates wonderful movement. These are balanced alongside sharper tailoring pieces that add sophistication to the range. The collection is versatile whilst still incorporating A.W.A.K.E.’s unique identity to create the perfect summer wardrobe.”

The collection also comes just in time for the upcoming busy social calendar.

“April is an incredibly popular time for customers shopping for summer occasionwear as wedding and races season gets into full swing, so we added some real showstoppers like the silk organza pleated skirt, structured bandeau dress and two-tone pleated dress,” says Queralt Ferrer, Fashion Design Director at John Lewis. “What I love about the collection is that it features one of a kind pieces that inspire confidence when worn. They’re sure to have people asking ‘Where is your outfit from?’.”