How to Transition Gracefully

When the warm weather starts creeping up but it’s not quite warm enough to let go of your trusty winter wear, layering is key. Ruched fabrics, simple tees and shorts can be layered up with light, loose jackets and thin knits to combat the changing weather. Take a look at our selection of key pieces to help you transition gracefully...

For Him: We've picked out simple summery tees, classic shorts and tapered chinos. Plus of course our Hollywood shirt, one in a series of four Hawaiian shirts. See our blog post on these beauties here.

Big Stripe Tee

Euston Shorts

Hollywood Shirt

Lambeth Trousers

Vulture Jacket

Noctun Shorts

For Her: It's all about gathered, loose fitting fabrics that layer up a treat. Throw a light jacket over a simple dress or our Animal Shorts for an evening look.

Amore Top

Animal Shorts

Globe Dress

Impatient Jacket - Religion Black Label

Law Waistcoat

Sumie Wash Dress

Behind the Brand: Grace Rankin

Last month we spoke to menswear designer Tahsin to get behind the brand, and this month it’s the turn of Grace Rankin. Grace is the Showroom Coordinator here at Religion and her job includes everything from sales to styling.

Talk us through your average working day...

I start off by making sure the showroom is looking good for the sales appointments and then check emails and reply to anything that’s urgent. Days can vary quite a lot as if we have important customers in I tend to be on hand with the sales agents more – helping with appointments and trying on the clothes for the customers. I sometimes take appointments if the sales guys are really busy. I liaise with our PR agency and organise any samples/ images or pricing that they might need – also if we have celeb visits I’m in contact with our stores to prep them etc. My days are very diverse and I can go from responding to email queries to styling photoshoots.

What are you wearing today?

Religion Night Dress and Hopper Leather Jacket

Hopper Leather Jacket

Night Dress

Describe your style:

I’ve got a very girlie style but I like to mix it up with edgy Religion pieces like this Hopper leather jacket. Plus I love having a bit of sparkle on my nails.

Which new Religion SS12 pieces are you most excited about getting your hands on?

Definitely the Universe shirt in white and the Paris Shirt dress. I’m going to wear them with our Afi leggings for now but once it gets a bit warmer I’m thinking bare legs and chunky heels.

Paris Shirt

What can’t you leave the house without?

My phone and a good book – I can’t resist an action book but I like a mushy romantic one every now and again.

Describe your ideal night out...

Being with good friends chatting and drinking – I’m a South London girl at heart so the cocktail bars on Clapham High Street or The Bedford in Balham are my favourites.

Who is your style icon?

I love Audrey Hepburn’s style but I don’t dress to her look. I like Sienna Miller’s relaxed style too.

What is your favourite thing about being in London?

There’s always something to do and see. I love Southbank as there’s always something going on there – chocolate tasting, book fairs… Plus of course the culture and museums London has to offer. This weekend I’m heading to the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at the Getty Images Gallery.

Wear the Tropics on your Torso!

The sun is showing it's face (albeit reluctantly) and us Brits love to brighten up our wardrobes come Summer. Let Religion introduce to you the Hawaiian print shirts shown here in a FHM spread. Available in 4 different prints, they are available in all our London branches.

So how to wear this Hawaiian shirt? Despite it being a menswear piece, it can be worn by both males and females shown here by two members of staff;

Team the new Aloha Hawaiian shirt with jeans while there's still a chill in the air, and if the sun peaks through the clouds, simply swap them for shorts.

So...

Your plans for the weekend: postpone them, buy some cachaca rum, one of these Aloha Hawaiian shirts, play the entire Serge Gainsbourg back-catalogue and take it from there...

Religion: Music to Your Ears

For the March issue of Company High-Street Edit, we 'fessed up about the music played in our stores. The top six tracks on our playlist are:

1. Pete Doherty: Last of the English Roses

2. Bat for Lashes: Horse and I

3. The Black Keys: Strange Times

4. Passion Pit: Moth's Wings

5. The Kills: Baby Says

6. The Enemy: Be Somebody

Take a listen and tell us what you think. What's your favourite track to listen to while getting dressed up in Religion?

Lucille's Perfect Pooch Pout

Introducing the hot new modelling talent for 2012: Lucille the Boston Terrier. Lucille was seen at the end of last year fashioning out a Religion Holes Sweat (see the article here ) and she has now made her magazine debut in Elle - High Street Edit. She's such a great poser we almost forgot to mention there are some brand new Religion collars in there too!

New Religion Store in Seoul

The new Religion store in Korea is now open! If you're heading to Seoul, go to Noon Square shopping centre to get your Religion fix. Take a look at the pictures...

Celebrities in Religion

Celebrities have been stocking up their Spring wardrobes with Religion this month. Here's a selection of who's been in store or been seen out and about in Religion:

RiRi in 'God Save The Queen Sweat'

 The one and only Rihanna was seen wearing her Religion 'God Save the Queen' sweat this week. You can pre-order this item at Serene Order


Dot Rotten in Arua Blazer

One to watch for 2012, Dot Rotten picked up a selection of Religion for an upcoming photoshoot. Read our interview with the South London MC  here


Kirk picked up some jeans and tees from Religion

 We had a chat with Kirk when he came into our Portobello store to find out what he is getting up to in 2012 - read it right here


Maverick Sabre in Religion Denim Jacket

 Maverick Sabre's incredible album 'Lonely are the Brave' gets alot of airtime in Religion HQ.


Amy Childs seen out in Religion Afi leggings

Essex girl Amy Childs loves our Afi leggings and has been seen out in London wearing them.


Harry Styles in a simple Religion polo

 Everyone's favourite jailbait, Harry Styles keeps it simple in a Religion polo.