By now, we're all well versed in the phenomenon that is the high street/high fashion collaboration. Since H&M's very first designer partnership with Karl Lagerfeld exactly 20 years ago to this year's paring between Victoria Beckham and Mango, these high/low partnerships are bigger business than ever. For autumn, we can celebrate another brilliant bond, brought to us by high street powerhouse John Lewis and London-based label Awake Mode.
Available now, the 31-piece collection of beautiful tailoring, pleated skirts, asymmetric tops and fabulous accessories is available online and in 10 John Lewis stores across the country. The collection is full of absolute gems, the pink puffy bags? Come on! Lime green fringed heels? Organza pleated midi skirts that Carrie Bradshaw would be proud of. To help you decide what to buy, we tried on our favourite pieces from the collection and you can certainly expect Awake Mode's typically sophisticated take on design, with innovative cuts, avant-garde details and interesting twists on everyday shapes and silhouettes.
Shop: The Best Pieces From John Lewis x Awake Mode
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This shade of bubblegum pink is not only perfect for spring, but brings total joy too. The silk flows beautifully with the cut of the top - one to wear with the matching skirt or with the curve trousers.
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I absolutely love this skirt, from the ankle length to the hot pink colour. The fabric feels thick with a good weight meaning this hangs perfectly. If you're off to a wedding this spring/summer, this is your outfit sorted.
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A.w.a.k.e Mode are known for sculptural accessories and these white mule heels combine an easy to wear style with the trademark curved heel.
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Also available in matching bubblegum pink, this puffy leather tote is a fabulously fun upgrade to your everyday handbag.
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Available in black too, this is a perfect example of A.w.a.k.e Mode's interesting take on wardrobe staples. With an asymmetric neckline and nipped in waist, this top is super flattering, too.
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One of the more expensive pieces from the collection, this skirt is crafted beautifully with neat pleats and hidden zip fastening. There's also a matching organza blazer that will complete the look.
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Yes, that's right, these are the banana heels. A nod to A.w.a.k.e Mode's iconic banana shape heels, these strappy embellished heels are the perfect party shoe.
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The perfect denim shirt has arrived. The indigo dark wash is bang on trend for 2025 whilst the structured cut is super flattering.
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These super wide-leg jeans are a sartorial take on your regular jeans with an asymmetric button fastening and pin tuck detail.
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The long chisel toe looks great with long trousers and the heel height is actually wearable, you'll wear these on repeat.
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The ultimate A.w.a.k.e Mode take on a classic white shirt with beautiful cape sleeve detail and deep neckline.
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With a high waist, hidden zip fastening, curved barrel leg fit, neat pockets and thick comfortable fabric, these might just be the ultimate black trousers.
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Add a pop of colour to monochrome outfits with these neatly knotted leather sandals in grass green.
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A black silk shirt with contrast stitching really brings in the A.w.a.k.e Mode style, synonymous with the brand's past collections.
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What's better for the season ahead than bubblegum pink satin sandals? The perfect partner to summer dresses and monochrome outfits.
If you're not familiar with the brand, it was launched by Natalia Alaverdian in 2012 and counts some of the world's most influential dressers among its fans – think Kim Kardashian, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and even Michelle Obama. This is not its first foray onto the high street – Awake Mode released a collection with & Other Stories back in 2022 – and if there's anything we can take from previous collaborations, this one is bound to sell quickly.
In a statement, Alaverdian said: 'Having the opportunity to create a bridge between John Lewis and Awake Mode and making a collection that is accessible to both of our customers is very exciting. For me, the collection is a perfect blend of Awake's unique identity and the quality aesthetic John Lewis is known for.'
When does John Lewis x Awake Mode launch?
The full collection launched online and in 10 John Lewis stores on 17th October 2024.
How much does John Lewis x Awake Mode cost?
The collection starts at £69 for a knitted ribbed tank top, while the most expensive item is a beautiful organza blazer, priced at £299.
Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times, Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter. But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person