An Iconic Shirt designed by Icons – Ben Sherman X The Icons

Continuing the collaboration with Teenage Cancer Trust, Ben Sherman is pleased to announce The Icons – a shirt project that involves icons from the world of music and art from the last 5 decades. 5 different icons from the 1960’s to 2000 have designed a print to go on the iconic Ben Sherman button down shirt. Launching in September at Ben Sherman stores, the shirts are limited to 250 per design, hand numbered and priced at £125 with all net proceeds will go to Teenage Cancer Trust.

Roger Daltrey_FFR_21960’s – Who else but legendary front man from The Who and Patron of Teenage Cancer Trust, Roger Daltry. His shirt design was inspired by the Union Jack, which is an iconic emblem featured on The Who’s most memorable album – The kids are Alright.

Peter Blake1970’s – Sir Peter Blake became one of the best known British pop artists of his time. His creation for the shirt uses the signature star symbol used throughout his work appliqued onto the chest pocket. His actual signature has also been embroidered onto the shirt, making it a collector’s item for any avid fans.

Bernard Sumner1980’s – Bernard Sumner is a legend, a musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist, producer, and former Nightclub owner (The Hacienda) his body of work has been seminal for decades. He is a founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist of New Order and he is also known for being a founding member of the bands Joy division and Bad Lieutenant. His design uses a black cotton button-down shirt with a ‘Veritas’ emblem on the front pocket, which means ‘Truth’ in Latin.

Jarvis Cocker1990’s – An excellent choice to represent a decade of such unforgettable music, Mr Jarvis Cocker is an English musician and frontman for the band Pulp. Through his work with the band, Cocker became a figurehead of the Britpop movement of the mid-1990s. His shirt design is based on a classic pale-blue Oxford shirt and showcases his signature thick-rimmed spectacles embroidered on to the font pocket.

Jake & Dinos2000’s –  Few British Artists’ work has gained such note as a Jake & Dinos Chapman,  who work together as a collaborative sibling duo. They were nominated for the annual Turner Prize in 2003 and their work continues to maintain huge global interest. The shirt they have created is a white oxford with red smiley faces.

 

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Something to shout about – Ben Sherman & Teenage Cancer Trust

JANETTE_BECKMA001BThere is no disputing the fact that Teenage Cancer Trust not only do an amazing job but also is such a worthwhile cause to get behind and support. Which is just what the subject brand of today’s post have just gone and blinking done !!! Ben Sherman in conjunction with the amazing celebrated music photographer, Janette Beckman, have produced 5 different t-shirts to celebrate their 50th anniversary and 5 decade of music and style.

Janette started out photographing the emerging Punk scene of the 1970s, and later moved from her native London to New York to continue her documentation of the various music led movements of the times. In the years since, she has shot album covers for some of the biggest names in music, photographed film stars and captured iconic images, contributing to some of the most influential magazines across music and fashion.

JANETTE_BECKMA005This unique collaboration introduces a collection of five limited edition t-shirts featuring a selection of archival images, some instantly recognisable whilst others are lesser-known works. Continuing our association with the Teenage Cancer Trust, Janette Beckman and Ben Sherman are happy to be donating 25% from the sale of every t-shirt to this noble cause.

Now this isn’t the only project Ben Sherman and Teenage Cancer trust are working on at the minute, this very week, there are a series of concerts being held at none other then the Royal Albert Hall and curated by none other then Mr Noel Gallagher !!!!! (deserved winner of NME’s God Like Genius Award). Noel recently said of his association with TCT;

“Teenage Cancer Trust do a brilliant job, and I’ve always been more than pleased to lend my support over the years. It’s an honour to have the task of putting together the bills for next year’s series of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.” 

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FULL LIST OF TEENAGE CANCER TRUST CONCERTS BELOW: MARCH 2013

TUESDAY 19 Ryan Adams – plus special guest Beth Orton

WEDNESDAY 20 An evening of comedy with Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and very special guests

THURSDAY 21 Primal Scream

FRIDAY 22 Kasabian

SATURDAY 23 Noel Gallagher | Damon Albarn & Graham Coxon plus special guests

SUNDAY 24 Rizzle Kicks | Labrinth

Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased from the following outlets: