Edward Crutchley launched his eponymous label at fashion east’s menswear installations for London: collections men in 2015.
Edward Crutchley 2018
Edward Crutchley launched his eponymous label at fashion east’s menswear installations for London: collections men in 2015, using an innate knowledge of artisanal textile techniques from around the world to create pieces that are a reflection of true contemporary luxury. Having worked with pringle, Kanye West and currently collaborating with, amongst others, Louis Vuitton, his experience and understanding of the menswear marketplace is second to none. A dedicated discipline of his alma mater, central saint martins’ “research, research, research” philosophy show in the AW18 collection that his clothes are grounded in tradition with a true response to and rethinking of craftsmanship & materials. The full look’s might be a little bold for you but many of the pieces can be taken and added to your exisiting wardrobe.
I want it all.
Lee Joseph (Editor).
This season’s collection explores the use of graphics across different textile media to create a contrast of texture and sense of richness. Looking at artisanal craft techniques and how these are still relevant to the future of contemporary fashion grounds this season’s mood in a tactile context. Crutchley expands upon an identifiable silhouette where the contrast of volume and drape creates space and movement beyond the limits of the body. Shapes take inspiration from cultures across the the world and through the ages; YSL’s ‘Scandal’ collection, chi poa, Les Incroyables,1960’s Mod dresses, zoot suits and the L.A. riots of 1943, TLC’s ‘Creep’ video and early 1980’s Armani and the beginnings of Power Dressing