The Antigua & Barbuda references several distinct styles from athletic wear to militaria with nods to GORP throughout, although each piece stands on its own, it’s when this motley crew rolls together that the spirit of the collection shines through, setting a season defining tone.
People say truly finding ‘yourself’ is similar to peeling back the layers of an onion, where the more you strip away, the closer you get to who you really are. But as far as we’re concerned, this metaphor should just stick to being an appetizer at Outback Steakhouse.
Because as corny as it might sound in this cynical post-post- ironic world, when you put on clothing you genuinely like for the purpose of looking and feeling your best, it’s really an expression of who you are, you know? Wearing your heart not on your sleeve but as your sleeve.
However, in the summer when your sweat beads have sweat beads, the heat can get you down, to the point where putting on clothing is motivated by nothing more than avoiding an indecent exposure charge.
So for many, when those temperatures start to drop and the pumpkin signal appears in the sky, you’re more than ready to layer up and start showing off your sense of style. But you don’t need a degree in Layer-nomics from F.I.T. to do so. Pairing stuff together and turning what is otherwise an eclectic assortment of pieces into a complete look isn’t something that can be taught but rather felt, like a gut instinct or natural reaction - same as when an artist works a canvas or a musician improvises a solo. And that feeling when it all comes together in a way you might not have expected? That’s what it’s all about.
The Antigua & Barbuda is a celebration of this miraculous feeling and draws a line in the leaf pile to show that although the days are getting shorter and the digits are dropping, it’s never been a better time to put on some damn clothes.
Channeling the anticipation and all around optimism of the cool down, we present a wearable bear hug of textures, a visual heat ray of color and design, and a field research guide of technical detailing all which show a lighter hearted side of the second half of the year.
Referencing several distinct styles from athletic wear to militaria with nods to GORP throughout, although each piece stands on its own, it’s when this motley crew rolls together that the spirit of the collection shines through, setting a season defining tone.
From sweatsuits in familial fleece and intricate full cut cargos balancing out a combo of tees, cut & sewn tops, and outerwear, to the sacred act of putting a football jersey over a hoodie, whether mapped out in advanced or thrown together in an out the door audible, the autumn/winter is a time to be enjoyed not endured, so dress like it for goodness sake.
Release Info: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Delivery #01 available online at 12pm EST on a first come, first served basis.
Talent: Gopi (@braingobrrrrrrrr) & Premo.Dee (@premo___)