Recently PAUSE was impressed with the work of Bath Spa University, approved specifically graduate Benjamin Callery as he showcased his Army inspired menswear collection entitled “Marching to the red line”.
Callery demonstrated a unique contemporary twist within the parameters of classic army design, maintaining a strong theme of army greens, subtle army prints and neutral greys contrasted to a vibrant and bold red. The collection featured leather sweaters, oversized denim capes, sleeveless shirts and many crisp, clean lines making for uniformly similar silhouettes, again in keeping with the theme of Army.
It’s always hard to pick a favourite from such an impressive show, however if we had to our money where our mouth is then it would be with the leather sweater with a double red stripe down the front. This piece really grabbed our attention as Callery has made the colours work so well together, while the piece itself fits the army theme so greatly, being versatile enough to be worn with trousers or shorts. Overall PAUSE though Callery did Bath Spa proud, boasting a collection with a strong unified theme which could quickly become instantly recognised in a crowd.
Words: Harry Gilmour
Photos: Rianna Tamara
Recently PAUSE was impressed with the work of Bath Spa University, approved specifically graduate Benjamin Callery as he showcased his Army inspired menswear collection entitled “Marching to the red line”.
Callery demonstrated a unique contemporary twist within the parameters of classic army design, maintaining a strong theme of army greens, subtle army prints and neutral greys contrasted to a vibrant and bold red. The collection featured leather sweaters, oversized denim capes, sleeveless shirts and many crisp, clean lines making for uniformly similar silhouettes, again in keeping with the theme of Army.
It’s always hard to pick a favourite from such an impressive show, however if we had to our money where our mouth is then it would be with the leather sweater with a double red stripe down the front. This piece really grabbed our attention as Callery has made the colours work so well together, while the piece itself fits the army theme so greatly, being versatile enough to be worn with trousers or shorts. Overall PAUSE though Callery did Bath Spa proud, boasting a collection with a strong unified theme which could quickly become instantly recognised in a crowd.
Words: Harry Gilmour
Photos: Rianna Tamara
London has a solid history of turning out spectacular Fashion graduates, and this season proves no exception.
A collection heavy on geometric, digitally inspired prints and colour blocking, Kamara Appleton of UEL showcased looks that wouldn’t look out-of-place in Selfridges menswear department, and rightfully so. A crisp and contained palette of white and black with flashes of blue and orange, the minimal feel on maximal silhouettes was perfectly executed. Perhaps influenced by Shaun Samson’s oversized street wear aesthetic, Appleton’s collection was sleek and mature.
The inclusion of metallic prints on monochrome looks added a youthful element to a forward thinking yet respectfully referential collection. A female menswear designer who has already put a firm stamp on street wear, we predict great, and expensive, things to come.
Words: Erin Carrington
Photos provided by UEL
