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The alliance of two creative houses has resulted in the inspirational Philosopher’s Jumper, not to be mixed up with the well-known first Harry Potter book, however is a magical icon as its fashionable status is timeless, minimal and classic in design and style. This inspirational fashion piece came about from the joining of two creative and innovative outlets, Bella Freud and The School of Life. The latter is committed to helping one lead a more fulfilled life, publishing books, offering therapies, running classes in locations worldwide, and offering innovative tools to help aid daily life. Bella Freud launched her label in 1990, her first collection featuring unique and quirky clothing from knitted dresses in bookish colours to mini tailored suits alongside a selection of shoes and bags. Renowned for her signature jumpers, Je t’aime Jane, Ginsburg is God and 1970; Freud has recently expanded her range to include scenes from candles and perfumes. She continues to design four collections a year as well as collaborations with other brands.

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The School of Life director London announced the collaboration with Bella Freud inspired by the style of iconic thinkers, stating that ‘we approached Bella Freud to help us create the ideal garment for the thinking man or woman. We discussed many ideas about how we could approach the project but in the end agreed on the creation of a timeless minimal piece that has lived through countless evolutions, never losing its essence: the black jumper.’ The black jumper, worn by intellectual heroes such as Herbert Marcuse, iris Murdoch and Simone de Beauvoir is the inspiration behind its name: The Philosopher’s Jumper that invites ‘us to share in the philosophical life.’

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The black jumper was the culmination of the project searching for the garment that is timeless, living through countless evolutions without losing its essence. Bella Freud describes the reasoning behind the choice was that ‘the black jumper is the ideal suit of armour to contain you while allowing you to free your thoughts. This is what I had in mind when I was approached by The School of Life to create ‘The Philosopher’s Jumper’. For all its simplicity there is nothing more alluring than a perfect jumper in black merino wool. It is a sheath that keeps you feeling under the radar while attracting the attention of interesting people.’ To celebrate the collaboration, renowned fashion photographer James Mountford was commissioned to take portraits of 10 modern male and female thinkers, including the fabulous Philippa Perry.

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For those who want to own this simplistic yet enthralling suit of armour, The Philosopher’s Jumper, the icon of intellectual style, went on sale in October and is available in a range of sizes for men and women at £150. They can be bought at The School of Life online store here. Each jumper will come with a pamphlet on style and the photographed images of philosophers wearing their own black jumpers.