The Neil Barrett SS 2015 collection innovates classic menswear by pairing traditional silhouettes with unlikely fabrics.
The collection is comprised of motorcycle jackets, bombers, raincoats and parkas in polished leather and neoprene. The show opened with all-white ensembles, before gradually introducing shades of grey and blue (as well as some unexpected pops of primary color), and eventually ending with sleek black-on-black looks. In terms of motif, Roman statue heads were reiterated throughout the collection in the form of graphic prints. By putting a classical reference in such a contemporary collection, Barrett makes a statement about history and modernity and how the two interact and inform one other in a fashion sense.
Beyond providing an awesome runway show, the Neil Barrett SS 2015 collection is an unexpected collection of garments for the sophisticated, minimalist dresser.
Classically Remixed Menswear
The Neil Barrett SS 2015 Collection Takes the Old with the New
Trend Themes
1. Classical-modern Pairings - There is an opportunity to innovate by pairing traditional silhouettes with unlikely fabrics and motifs to create a contemporary collection.
2. Incorporating Unexpected Pops of Color - There is an opportunity for disruption by incorporating pops of color into collections in unexpected ways.
3. Graphic Prints and Motifs - There is an opportunity to innovate by using classic prints and motifs in modern, contemporary collections.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on classical-modern pairings, incorporating unexpected pops of color, and graphic prints and motifs to create contemporary collections that appeal to the sophisticated, minimalist dresser.
2. Textile Industry - The textile industry can provide unusual fabrics to pair with traditional silhouettes and offer pops of color for use on modern pieces.
3. Advertising Industry - The advertising industry can help market contemporary collections that incorporate classical elements in unique ways to appeal to a broader audience.