Shown at the Milan fashion week, Neil Barrett showcased a pristine display of minimalism and roman classicism. As magazine Dazed & confused describes it, Neil Barrett's collection was "A pillar of clean, minimalist strength. Boys filed out into the column-filled Palazzo Del Senato in clothes that seemed like a tribute to the space – a long-time venue for Barrett – as the designer looked to the faultless lines of Roman classicism for SS15."
The idea of Roman classicism is one of the perfect images between male beauty and masculinity. Within fashion, it can been seen as a cliche and at times tacky but within these pieces Barrett creates a seamless blend with his minimalistic style as well as pay homage to Italy. Neil Barrett took the plain look of monochrome high-end sportswear and applied his reworked roman classic themed graphics and created a more modern and current look.
Barrett works on high-end sportswear silhouettes (like his signature sweatshirts and bombers) and his exquisite details always makes his pieces feel very unforced, and this collection was an exercise in the balance between those two forces. Whilst his work was created structured and precise, the statements felt light and graceful – not unlike the Roman classicist theme that had set off the collection.
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