Josep Abril is a Catalan designer based in Barcelona. He not only makes his collections every season for a trendy and tranquil man, but he also creates the costumes for shows, theater and opera and gives classes and workshops at different Design Schools around Spain. He will even do bespoke tailoring for you! A man of many talents, that Josep Abril.

He usually shows his collections in Barcelona at the up-and-coming, slowly growing in popularity Fashion Week, called Barcelona 080 Fashion. The Abril signature looks involves sweaters–even for spring–usually featuring some kind of uneven or asymmetrical line. The SS15 collection “Reflections” was no different. Featuring several sweater styles, tuxedo long blazer jackets and an abundance of patterns, the line was preppy yet trendy. The sweaters looked soft and lush and light enough to be worn during spring. The sweaters are basic (meaning you could really wear them with just about anything–dressy or casual) but with a significant design aesthetic detail that makes it just a little different–just unique enough to be special and set the brand apart, like an interesting cut at the neckline or of-centered buttons.

Abril incorporated plaid into the spring line by using it on lighter looks, like shorts. Long tunics and socks with sandals also dominated the runway. To finalize things, Jon Kortajena, famous Spanish model, sported many of the looks along the runway.

BDMOTP favorite: Grey sweater with side, off-centered buttons

Posted by Lori Zaino and images from the Barcelona0 80 Facebook page.