We just returned from a couple of days in Copenhagen. We combined the trade show Gallery with meeting a couple of people we are going to be adding to our list of brands as well as see some familiar faces and catch (and have a few beers, obviously.) Firstly, what an awesome city. People have always told me how great it was, but I was in awe and didn't want to return to the UK. A big thanks needs to be given to Esben from SNS Herning for showing us around and supplying us with some much needed coffee. The stores in the heart of the centre are awesome, and supplying the city with a great diversity of brands, magazines and artwork.
We've also got a drop from Our Legacy for A/W to look forward to now. They put out a really nice collection and we wanted to take so much more than we did. Its all about cord, flannel and washed chambray for us courtesy of the Swedish lads this year and we think its going to sit nicely along some of our other brands. Adding that feeling of inherited clothing from your Grandpa's wardrobe to the store which will be an awesome fork in the road for us. We've always said that we need to try things and learn from mistakes, and this could be the case here, but these are products we feel are beautiful, and timeless so we're really excited. It seems the buzzword this year has been heritage, and you could thats what these guys are trying to replicate, but everything is stripped back, and cut so finely. Its everything a contemporary label should be attempting in my eyes; paying tribute and giving respect to those classic items of a staple wardrobe whilst bringing them up to date with material and cut. My favourite pieces were the reverse cotton twill crew neck sweat, heavy gauge cords (shirts and trousers) and the maroon hunting parka.
A shout out needs to go out to the guys from Libertine Libertine, too. For such a young collective, they're really pushing ahead with some classic pieces elevated with some amazing detailing. Its those little things that really make a piece go from good to great. I personally cannot wait for Max to see the rest of the collection in London and meet their reps. They're also such cool guys, and really accommodating. Lets hope we get a chance to hook up with them in the summer so they can show us how to party in real style.
Its crazy how all this happens just as I was getting so excited for the Spring Summer stuff thats dropping as we speak... all I want is next years Autumn Winter. This was my first opportunity, however, being involved in the buying process right from the front line and it was great. This however does mean that we are needing to shift the final sizes from our current collections, so we've slashed the prices one last time to start getting this year's Spring Summer sorted as soon as possible and there are some really great pieces on their way.
Its time to grab a bargain however, and a lot of the pieces will work nicely for you during Spring Summer too. My best deals right now are:
Common Projects achilles - down from £240 to £168
YMC hooded Mac - now down to £99 and great for Spring as well as on top of a suit or few smaller layers
Surface to Air leather jacket - made in Portugal and 100% leather. You get a lot for your cash and the detailing is really good. A piece that will get better and better with age.
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