// M&S announces a new partnership with England Rugby star Maro Itoje.
// The ranges features relaxed silhouettes and smart separate options to cater for the continued shift towards smart/casual dressing
England rugby star Maro Itoje has been announced as the face of the M&S Collection and Autograph menswear ranges for AW21.
The ranges features relaxed silhouettes and stretch fabrics alongside smart separate options to cater for the continued shift towards smart/casual dressing.
Itoje is known for his love of style as well as his prowess on the pitch, as he “brings his sharp dressing to the new season”.
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He wears sizes from M&S’s “Big & Tall” offer, suitably designed for larger frames and all the “Big & Tall” products are available online for next day collection from over 700 M&S stores .
Customers can also access styling advice via video call seven days a week from M&S menswear experts.
Director of M&S Menswear Wes Taylor said:“Maro’s undeniable style and passion for clothing is evident, and with his shared values that we hold as a brand, he was an obvious choice to represent M&S– we are delighted that he has come on board to highlight our stylish new collections for autumn.”
Itoje added: “I’m delighted to be teaming up with M&S, a brand that I have grown-up with and loved wearing over the years, and that shares the same important values that I do. Style is a passion of mine, so to be asked to work with M&S to wear the new collections was an honour. There are so many great, stylish pieces from the new season that I can’t wait to wear again!”
Itoje is also a patron for the Black Curriculum, an organisation which aims to teach Black British history in schools and support teachers through training.
For Black History Month this October, M&S has selected Black Curriculum as its Sparks charity, which will see the retailer donate 2p every time a customer shops, double the usual 1p donation on every purchase.
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