Neil Barrett is the undisputed master of mixing materials and cut. This season, following on from the Bauhaus inspiration of the previous season, Neil Barrett focuses on minimalism against a backdrop of new-wave music.
Black, white, gray and black are the only hues the designer has chosen to use in this collection. Minimalism is the order of the day, but without being strict or boring. The work on shapes and materials is impressive. Neil Barrett has accustomed us to a thorough mastery of cut. The looks are elegant and clean, and it’s the attention to detail that makes Barrett’s work so creatively powerful.
This season, Neil Barrett turns his attention to prints, deconstructing his vision of tartan. You’ll find them on sweaters and shirts in B&W or red and black versions.
Once again, a mix of materials is on the menu, with leather inserts of note. This season, asymmetry and deconstruction are what Neil Barrett is focusing on.
Silhouettes are varied thanks to the various textiles used, each creating different shapes. Neoprene adds volume, while leather tends to slim.
One of the most striking pieces in this collection is the suede and pony-hair jacket, a subtle nod to last season’s creations.
The excellent cast included: Elliot Vulliod (who opened the show), Alexander Beck, Kristoffer Hasslevall, Chris Beek, Laurie Harding, Malcolm de Ruiter, Ben Allen, Janis Ancens, Victor Nylander, Arthur Gosse, Charlie France, Ben Jarvis, Alexander Ferrario, Peter Bruder, Guerrino Santulliana, Ben Stift, Almantas Petkunas, Adrien Sahores, Miles Langford, Matthew Bell and Yannick Abrath (who closed the show to Gary Numan Tubeway Army’s ‘Are Friends Electric’).
Mary Yasmine Arrouche
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