Fashion / ShowNeil Barrett AW14A modernist heaven of leather-to-suede hybrid coats and lightning bolt sweatshirtsShareLink copied ✔️January 11, 2014FashionShowText Susanne Madsen Photography Lea Colombo Neil Barrett AW14 Initial reaction: Modernist heaven, and an ode to the sweatshirt – a piece that really embodies Barrett's elevated approach to sportswear and his streamlined aesthetic. The show was styled by Dazed fashion director, Robbie Spencer. Quote of the show: “Sweatshirts are my DNA, my number one thing. This was about very modernist menswear, but inspired by the people wearing the clothes: we were seeing all these guys – actors, singers – wearing our clothes a certain way which is so inspiring. We’re actually making it more for them.” Neil Barrett Stand out look: The hybrid degrade coats and jackets, where smooth mahogany leather morphed into suede. Barrett devoted nearly the entire show to brown, seguing through dark chocolate, plum, a bright violet moment and maroon. Motifs: White lighting bolts cut through sweatshirts, zipped hoodies and bomber jackets, intersecting the torso, radiating from the neck or in a tiny pattern like that on a blazer. Controlled expression: Silhouettes were straight, defined and uninterrupted, with jackets and coats closed with buckle-less belts. Pristine leather panels on sweatshirts, duffel coats and jackets added to the impeccable finish. Post show, Barrett admitted being a perfectionist: “I love finding perfection and never feeling content with what I do, always hitting the next level.” Missy Elliott’s “Sock It 2 Me” closed the show – so good! Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccerAs the world’s biggest soccer moment approaches, Nike’s new Express Collection celebrates U.S. Soccer while continuing its legacy of investing in the culture of the gameFashionBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaOakley FashionOakley drops new signature styles with Kylian Mbappé and Jaylen BrownMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’MusicHow do you solve a problem like Michael Jackson?MusicThe 5 best tracks on Olivia Rodrigo’s new albumArt & PhotographyMystical portraits of Mexico City’s queer youthMusicSleazepop: Did your favourite genre just get named?Film & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy