The Latest Collection from "Blackbarrett" by Neil Barrett
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March 10, 2015

The Latest Collection from "Blackbarrett" by Neil Barrett


BLACKBARRETT by Neil Barrett


BLACKBARRETT by Neil Barrett: The Latest Collection


The brand BLACKBARRETT by Neil Barrett, which was rebranded in 2013 and reborn under the direction of designer Neil Barrett himself, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2015 collection.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)




Pre-Spring Theme: "High School Boy Stripes"


This season's theme, "High school boy Stripes," is inspired by the image of students attending British public schools.

The collection features bold stripes reminiscent of the grounds of Eton, a prestigious British school founded in 1440, and graphic color blocking. Outerwear is reinterpreted with metallic zips, while elements like chalk stripes, morning stripes, and pinstripes from traditional suits are incorporated into cut-and-sew pieces.

Lines created by the layering of fabric are expressed graphically and used as panel prints on cut-and-sew items, offering a fresh approach.

BLACKBARRETT | Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

BLACKBARRETT | Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

BLACKBARRETT | Spring/Summer 2015 Collection


Spring/Summer Collection Inspiration: Lines and Stripes


Furthermore, the Spring/Summer collection expresses the beauty of simple elements like lines and stripes when applied to menswear and sportswear using traditional materials.

The first theme is "Modern Utility," which reinterprets functional clothing with new aging treatments and simple graphics. The second is "Wood Cut," where the patterns of tree rings and overlapping branches are printed across the fabric, expressing the irregular lines created by nature through phototransfer digital printing. The juxtaposition of artificial shapes against authentic menswear silhouettes is novel.

The seasonal colors are black, white, monochrome, smoke, and GRANITE MELANGE (a mix of gray and white found in granite), with navy, deep blue, and cobalt blue used effectively as accent colors.

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