On LC:M day two at E.Tautz, Patrick Grant took us on a nostalgic trip back to the 80s roller disco, with a collection dubbed ‘Coasters’. Since the label’s revival in 2009, it has earned a solid reputation for idiosyncratic silhouettes and Savile Row-grade cloths, and this collection delivered on both counts.
Raglan sleeves, drop shoulders and oversized silhouettes reminiscent of retro sportswear were key defining features. Outerwear was the star of the show: double-breasted wool trenches with exaggerated epaulettes, cashmere-blend bombers and polished track tops were cut in louche, soft-shouldered profiles. A charcoal Donegal and mohair V-neck knit was a tribute to the iconic Gabicci jumpers donned by the bright young things of Edinburgh’s Tollcross roller disco. Voluminous tees and Henley tops with an exquisitely fluid drape were tucked into high-waisted pleated trousers, giving a distinctly artful flavour to the lineup.
AW16’s offering is a more sedate and refined interpretation of the Eighties styling that inspired it – a reimagined take on the youth dressing of a decade of excess, that showcases the polish and craftsmanship we’ve come to expect from Grant. The result is a collection that feels erudite, a touch Bohemian and utterly wearable – the perfect fit for the cultured 21st century gent.
Posted by Ayrton Reeves and photos from Yannis Vlamos / Indigitalimages.com.
