Of futuristic and abstraction design, the inspiration for James Long
AW14 is primitive sci-fi and cosplay (costume play).
In space suit white, the hood of this quilted jacket gives the
appearance of an astronaut’s wide cowl-style neckline without the helmet.
Casual quilted outerwear reigns supreme in this collection bulking out
the torso and arms for a sci-fi superhero’s muscular physique
Padded coats, jackets and sweatshirts reminiscent of bubble wrap stood
out for their sections of different sized quilted patterns highlighted by trim.
The quilted cropped bomber style jackets are reversible. This open
jacket gives a glimpse of how the reverse would look like – a layer of mesh
covers the padding making it visible underneath. Slim fit polo neck knits are
prominent in the collection and updated with prints of abstract shapes.
Jogging pants have two layers of mesh over grey jersey creating an
optical illusion of light spots. The
mesh is also used on tops and jackets.
For the slimmer ‘lighter on his feet’ hero look, fitted jackets adorned
with both mesh and coloured abstract panels sculpt the body. These abstract panels of coloured satin could also be seen on boxy
shaped sweatshirts worn over polo necks.
A smarter option to the joggers is the straight legged trousers in dark
denim with jacquard pattern emulating the actual mesh in the collection.
Leather tops and jackets are laser cut and embellished with blue and
black ribbons interwoven through the perforations creating a knitting pattern
effect.
Collaborating with Kurt Geiger London, the baseball boots were designed
especially for the collection and incorporate the mesh panels. For more
information check out http://www.kurtgeiger.com/james-long-collaboration
Blue hair is optional. Created
by Fudge using their Paint Box range and some cellophane for the skull cap
effect.
UK stockists for James Long are
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