Ray and Charles Eames' inspire modernist form, sculptural silhouette and feather prints
Initial reaction:
Elegant precision and modernism.
Unexpected details:
A subtle play with proportions: cycling shorts underneath dresses and skirts, adding a sleek tomboy-ish element.
References:
Ray and Charles Eames' furniture designs, the seam detail and architectural feel reflected in Barrett's structured yet soft shapes with rigid textures adding depth to a look of all one shade.
Prints:
The opening feather print both delicate and graphic, seemed to float over caps, bomber jackets and shift dresses.
Colour impressions:
The full collection shown as a tonal gradation working from black fading starkly through grey to white, and ending with two scarlet punches.Â
Silhouette:
Ergonomic and uniform; the gentle, seam free curve of a leather jacket and the subtle architectural cut of fit-and-flare shifts.
Fabrication:
Gentle undulating lines are created by heat-bonding fabrics, giving weight-free volume to the silhouette. Leather and sheer panels add a visual texture.
Hair:
Cleanly slicked down with a sharp, graphic parting.
Accessories:
Wooden bases to clutch and tote bags create an Eames’ inspired sculptural form, while wooden shoe heels are attached with visible metal bolts.
Progression:
The clinical silhouette and tonal print was a continuation of Neil Barrett menswear SS14, when Ray and Charles Eames were again quoted as references.

Bold colour popping looks at @neilbarrett#SS14#PFWpic.twitter.com/O49wJNP7k1
— Dazed Fashion Team (@Dazed_Fashion) September 28, 2013
Beautiful feather print at @neilbarrett#SS14#PFWpic.twitter.com/1xyJ12QOOG
— Dazed Fashion Team (@Dazed_Fashion) September 28, 2013
Clean and sporty at @neilbarrett#SS14#PFWpic.twitter.com/Asfag4vWEQ
— Dazed Fashion Team (@Dazed_Fashion) September 28, 2013