Photography Fernando UcedaFashion / ShowUmit Benan AW15Hook, line and sinker: bearded fishermen brave the seas in chunky knits and sunny yellow parkasShareLink copied ✔️January 26, 2015FashionShowTextSusie LauPhotographyFernando UcedaUmit Benan AW15 Initial reaction: Against a digital backdrop of crashing waves, Umit Benan took the humble uniform of the working fisherman and elevated every aspect of it – from chunky knits to chest waders and parkas that were meant to be sea-battered. They didn't just dress the part but they looked it too, as Benan once again explored a vocation archetype with depth. It ended with the last model throwing his beanie off in cavalier fashion: he was on shore again and off duty. How it was worn: With seasalt sprayed faces, buckets of water, beanies and sou'wester hats, and with a huge fishing rod in one hand just to hammer home the point. Casting: A rugged group of street casted men (not boys) invariably with beards – because only men that can grow a full beard are strong enough to brave the seas. Backstage at Umit Benan AW15Photography Fernando UcedaEscape 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.READ MOREThe 25 most stylish celebrity couples of all timeMeet FOUND: The brand Bad Bunny almost wore to the Super BowlEscentric MoleculesMolecule 01 + Champaca is Escentric Molecules’ latest sultry scentSports Banger hooks up with adidas for Valentine’s Day BurberryTwiggy, Maya Wigram and more front Burberry’s SS26 campaignJane Wade’s AW26 show was a reminder to touch grassA rare Maison Martin Margiela archive is going on sale in New YorkVampires took over the runway at Collina Strada AW26Proenza Schouler AW26: Backstage images from Rachel Scott’s debutUGG’s new clogs and mules are Olympian-approvedWuthering Heights’ costume design doesn’t owe you historical accuracy New York, London, Milan and Paris: What to expect from the AW26 seasonEscape 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