One of my favorite menswear's
designers Paul Smith is collaborating with another brand favorite Barbour. I
heard about this collaboration a couple of months ago. It makes a lot of sense
for two British greats to get together for this wonderful collaboration.
Barbour is one of the oldest heritage brands with a strong reputation, while
Paul Smith, is one of my favorite designer’s because of his ingenuity. Anything
he touches he makes it seem more exciting and animated. The collection is
called "Land and Sea”. The collection is for both men and women. Twelve
styles are available for men, while eight are available for women.
Paul Smith gave a new make to the Seafarer and
the Fieldman Trad jacket. The Seafarer jacket is based on the well-liked
Beaufort Jacket constructed from an Antique sail similar to the original rigged
north sea trawlers. Each pattern piece is cut and zig zag stitched together. A
cool feature is that the original boat demarcation numbers are reversed
stitched. The Fieldman Trad Jacket is also based on the Beaufort; this model
was made to look aged. The Fieldman Trad Jacket has the look of a Barbour owned
by a farmer. The NSO down jacket is great looking down jacket yet functional
its 80%/20% down.
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| Seafarer |
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| NSO down |
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| Fieldman Trad |
For
women, Paul Smith gave a new make to the International and the Beadnell. Paul
Smith gave the International a decorative printed lining of horizontal ribbons
of polka, floral and traditional checked trims. The Beadnell has a polka dot
waxed outer and contrasting bright silky lining. The woman’s collection was
just not limited to outerwear. Two shirts were added as well. I really like the
scarf print shirt, which is a print made up from several Paul Smith &
Barbour scarves.
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| Beadnell |
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| The International |
Paul Smith said, “I have always
been a fan of Barbour, "This has been a great opportunity to collaborate
on a collection that combines the British heritage and identities of both
companies”. This will be limited edition only available in select Barbour and
Paul Smith Stores. The collection launches in September http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/us-en/shop/
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