Who can resist a good leather jacket, black is classic but brown is altogether much cooler in my opinion. The chevrons cut into the jacket are placed interesting with half on the front and the other half on the sleeves showing great technical skill in pattern and make up. I love the colours used that red used to add that touch of highlight. Simple top and slim trousers in black as not seek any attention away from the jacket.

This beautiful suede jacket has the most amazing rich colour, very simple in design finished with the same panel work as the leather jacket before. I like the slightly oversized buttons in black that contrasts so well.

Another lovely leather jacket again the use of tonal colours, I love the ring pullers used on the zips. The jacket has a very vintage feel to it, love those big deep pockets. The trousers are biker in style which has been a trend that seems to be staying on the high street, more of the same panel work incorporated into it.

The knitted tee shirt, an item that’s sorely missed from my wardrobe. Simple colour blocking used to great effect. The trousers have a wonderful pin tuck detail to it for that stay in crease right down the front of the leg.

Leather and suede, when you mix the 2 skins normally it’s done with a precise symmetry but this jacket has that strong seam line going diagonally across the front which makes a real statement. The geometric panels in white reminds me of the kind of biker jackets worn by professional bike racers.

That same diagonal seam used on the jacket put to good use on this polo shirt. The strong lines and the same panelling really works and gives a dramatic effect. 

The sports luxe feel to this collection continues with this classic tracksuit top, that diagonal seam has now taken centre stage and the colouring just gets better and better. 

Slight oversize feel to this single breasted blazer, those shoulders are big. I really love that sky blue with the chocolate brown such a wonderful combination. The geometric patterns continue with the print on the tee.

I love this shirt, it has a real military feel to it with those epaulettes, patch pockets and fly front. The panel work as expected. Such lovely trousers especially the elasticated waistband.

A little change up with the colours but the styling of course still has that 70’s look. Strong geometric shapes once again, love those ring zip pullers. Simple white tee and again those trousers with the elasticated waistband.

I love my sweatshirts and this one is a fantastic one. First the graphics, geometric with those amazing colours especially the pink/red but then that fabric which has that structured quality about that I love. Such clean lines.

Loving this look, the pink/red colouringnhas now been swapped for the yellow which I prefer, such a wonderful combination. The trousers with that pressed in crease look amazing, a very spohicated look.

The biker bottoms leans itself well to all the panel work. I also like the cut of these with legs narrowing down to the hem but finished off with the zip detail.
Neil Barrett SS17 – Alchemy at its best, the 70’s mixed with sports luxe seasoned with a touch of military and added biker chic to taste. This is a wonderful collection, full of strong lines and graphics but all done very cleanly. Nothing is out of place or overpowering each outfit is very finely balanced and for me the colouring is the key. Brown in every shade and mixed together in the same outfit, the sky blue is such a delicious combination, that pink/red is a winner but the lemon is my personal favourite. A work of beauty.

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