Back in February, at the start of my marathon training block for Rome, my first long run was a half marathon. At that time, I wasn’t accustomed to running long distances on a weekly basis, which made me feel nervous throughout the week.
That Saturday, I decided to run without planning a route. I left my flat in Peckham, ran to Tower Bridge, passed St. Paul’s, and then headed back south via Westminster Bridge. The chaos of running through the city’s most tourist-heavy spots gave me the energy and drive I needed, and that route instantly became a favorite of mine.
When I finished the run, the phrase ‘Pace in Peace’ came to mind. Not just the words, but also their shape and form. I quickly sketched the idea in my notebook, refining it later.
‘Pace in Peace’ represents effort, grind, and strain, but also joy, serenity, and harmony. It’s about finding balance between those extremes—something often achieved during long-distance runs, where you push yourself without overdoing it.
This collection draws inspiration from military and war themes, featuring dark and neutral tones combined with organic shapes and natural forms in the graphics.Before printing the tees, we experimented by painting the graphic using a stencil on vintage tees.
Alongside the tee, the collection includes the ‘Battle Shorts’, a unique piece sourced from Czech army surplus from 1989. Never used until now, they’ve been repurposed to accompany you in your own battles.
Special thanks to Javi, Dom and Charlie for helping out with the movie and Molly and Jonty from Runlimited for facilitating the space for the launch
