Sartorial Meets the Sea
'Sartorial Meets the Sea' Menswear Collection at Whitehouse Institute of Design (2019). The brief for this collection was focused on a half/half concept - the idea of 1960s Tailoring (specifically James Bond) vs Nautical Wear.
Working with classic men's tailored looks and craftsmanship, decoding nautical influences and technicality, so that norms are broken and re-calibrated to achieve extreme, unique, sophisticated exclusive (Ath-Luxe) streetwear.
Reinterpreting the urbane suit to take on the challenge of ocean sailing while daring men to be emotionally connected and comfortable with these unique garments.
Combing suiting fabrics and high tech sailing cloths. The light blue tape used in the patch pocket is rip stop nylon tape used for repairing sails. The red layered piece on jacket is spinnaker cloth.
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Sean Connery - Photographed by Terence Donovan, 1962.
Combing suiting fabrics and high tech sailing cloths. The light blue tape used in the patch pocket is rip stop nylon tape used for repairing sails. The red layered piece on jacket is spinnaker cloth.
I took a classically tailored jacket (eg James Bond style, from the 60s) and applied cutting-edge offshore racing inspired detail and technical fabrics that are durable and water resistant allowing yachtsmen to perform in difficult and unpredictable weather.
Historical links between tailoring and nautical wear are important references, e.g. the double-breasted jackets and bell bottom pants worn by naval officers. A tailored core, enhanced with technical marine elements to give edge, colour and a high-performance look. The range features real spinnaker fabric, sail repair tape, sailing boots and gloves sourced from yacht chandlers.
The collection is Autumn/Winter with some trans-seasonal pieces suited to the global market.
Acknowledgements:
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Luca Xynas (Model - Instagram: @lxyca)
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Bobby Clark (Photographer - Instagram: @bobbyclark__)