Raffles Hotels & Resorts has introduced ‘The Butler Did It Collection’, a playful collection available only in-store at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris through March 10, 2026, with select pieces offered on Printemps.com. Through a thoughtfully curated edit of fashion and home goods, the collection captures Raffles’ world of elegance and enchanted glamour.
With products designed for Raffles, and in partnership with Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, ‘The Butler Did It Collection’ invites guests and collectors alike to bring a touch of Raffles’ signature magic into their everyday life. This collection is an early look at how the brand’s distinct aesthetic, craftsmanship, and sense of refinement will soon extend beyond a hotel stay.
The phrase “the butler did it” originates from the Golden Age of detective fiction (1920s–1940s), primarily inspired by Mary Roberts Rinehart’s 1930 novel *The Door*, where the butler is the culprit. Although not explicitly in the book, the phrase emerged from the plot of selecting a trusted household servant as the least likely suspect.
“Through ‘The Butler Did It Collection’, we are thrilled to give guests the opportunity to enjoy Raffles outside of our hotels. Designed to reflect the effortless glamour and sense of ease that define a stay with us, the collection plays with colour, texture, and our signature palm motif, capturing the same sense of whimsy, surprise, and care that sits at the heart of the Raffles experience,” said Claudia Kozma Kaplan, Chief Brand Officer, Raffles.
With product development shaped by renowned stylist Jessica Diehl, the collection features an exclusive range of ready-to-wear and lifestyle pieces, including pajamas, t-shirts, polos, cashmere jumpers, velvet smoking jackets, and accessories ranging from bucket hats to cashmere baseball caps, all offered in a refined palette.
Extending beyond apparel, Globe-Trotter has created a bespoke deep green suitcase with the lining featuring Raffles’ signature palm print, while Frette introduces custom velvet slippers embroidered with the playful declaration, “The Butler Did It.” Completing the collection, Christofle reimagines its iconic coffee cup, adorned with the collection’s namesake phrase.
The collection takes its name from Raffles’ recent global brand campaign, ‘The Butler Did It,’ which celebrates the brand’s legendary Butler Service and its role in creating inspiring, unexpected, and deeply personal guest experiences. Developed under the creative direction of Trey Laird, with photography by Dylan Don and styling by Robert Rabensteiner, the campaign blends theatrical flair with a fashion-forward wink – a spirit that carries seamlessly into the collection itself.
‘The Butler Did It Collection’ serves as a preview of a broader ready-to-wear and home offering that Raffles will introduce in fall 2026, alongside the launch of the brand’s dedicated e-retail platform, extending the Raffles lifestyle into a fully realised digital retail experience.
The Butler Did It Collection is available exclusively at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris, with select items available online at Printemps.com at us.printemps.com/shop/brands/raffles.
