The JW Anderson x Eddie Glew collection presents a series of handcrafted willow baskets developed for Fall/Winter 2026 and unveiled at Salone del Mobile. Created with Yeoman basketmaker Eddie Glew, the lineup includes Blanket, Log, and Laundry Baskets, each made in England using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations. The forms draw from medieval storage chests, translating historical construction methods into contemporary objects through proportion, structure, and detailing.
Each piece is woven from British willow and finished with vegetable-tanned leather elements developed with a London-based craftsperson. Leather straps, floral motifs, and precision-engineered gunmetal hardware are integrated into the woven structure, reinforcing both durability and decorative language. The collaboration extends into a live demonstration at JW Anderson’s Milan flagship, where Glew uses traditional tools to carve wooden flowers.
Image Credit: JW Answeson, Eddie Glew
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Artisanal-tech Fusion
- Integration of precision-engineered hardware with handwoven craft enables new product categories blending digital manufacturing tolerances with artisanal aesthetics.
- Heritage Material Revival
- Renewed demand for regionally sourced British willow and vegetable-tanned leather opens possibilities for localized supply chains centered on traditional materials.
- Functional Craft Aesthetics
- Reinterpreting medieval storage forms into contemporary proportions suggests a market for utility-led design that foregrounds narrative and workmanship.
Sectors Adopting This
- Luxury Fashion Accessories
- High-End accessory brands can leverage handcrafted woven structures paired with engineered hardware to differentiate product lines.
- Home Furnishings
- Furniture and decor sectors may adopt woven storage pieces that combine historical techniques with modern durability and detailing.
- Sustainable Materials Supply
- Suppliers focused on traceable vegetable-tanned leathers and sustainably harvested willow could underpin premium circular sourcing models.
