Neil Barrett Visits Korea: "22FW Collection Combines Multiple Elements"... First Reveal of Golf Capsule Collection

Kolon FnC, Presentation of Neil Barrett 22FW on the 7th
Designer Neil Barrett Visits Korea... Introduces Products Personally
Official Launch of Golf Capsule Collection in Korea

On the afternoon of the 7th, designer Neil Barrett is explaining the features of the 22FW season collection at the 22FW presentation held at Seoul Wave in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Song Seung-yoon

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] "I incorporated various inspirations into the collection through small details."

Neil Barrett, the designer of the Italy-based premium brand 'Neil Barrett,' said this while introducing the collection released this season during the 22FW presentation held on the afternoon of the 7th at Seoul Wave in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Kolon Industries FnC Division, the official importer and operator of Neil Barrett, officially launched the golf capsule collection and held the 2022 Fall/Winter (FW) collection presentation on the same day. The event provided an opportunity for Neil Barrett himself to introduce the full 22FW collection. Having served as the chief designer for Gucci and Prada, Neil Barrett is a world-renowned designer who led the heyday of these brands and is known as a pioneer of minimalism and athleisure looks. The brand Neil Barrett is an independent brand named after him. In Korea, it is also well known for its signature thunderbolt motif.

Standing in front of a pink wall themed on the first digital show of the previously unveiled FW collection, Neil Barrett said, "(This FW collection) includes many pieces that reinterpret uniform bases such as suits and tracksuits by adding elegant elements and casual street-style touches," adding, "Inspired by the eyes of the audience watching the runway, we planned the digital runway with the main concept of 'EYES WIDE OPEN.'"

On the afternoon of the 7th, designer Neil Barrett is holding up a product collaborated with Alpha Industries at the 22FW presentation held at Seoul Wave in Seocho-gu, Seoul. Photo by Song Seung-yoon

At the event, the full 22 FW season collection and the newly launched golf capsule collection were displayed together, arranged in a space where visitors could explore them as if touring an exhibition. Neil Barrett personally explained the concepts and features of the items appearing in the 'Eyes Wide Open' video screening. He also tried on the garments displayed at the venue and explained the materials and details in depth.

This collection drew various inspirations from military uniforms such as those of the Air Force and Navy. It is based on the heritage of the Neil Barrett family, who were military tailors, and his roots as a men's formalwear tailor. The collection revealed on the day included wide-cut Navy trousers, a field jacket created in collaboration with Alpha Industries, and a satin tuxedo, reflecting elements inspired by various sources. Additionally, there were various garments such as blousons featuring 'Modernist,' another signature of Neil Barrett alongside the thunderbolt motif.

It is also characterized by simple details like stud decorations and eyelets, making the pieces neither too flashy nor deviating from the brand concept. Notable combinations included a denim jacket paired with a lace Navy collar and a modern reinterpretation of the cummerbund (a band worn around the abdomen with a black tie) made from nylon and corduroy materials transformed into a contemporary belt.

Nilbarrett Golf Capsule Collection. Photo by Seungyoon Song

Holding up a bright navy long coat, Neil Barrett explained, "The products displayed here were made with a heavy feel for the show, but the products actually sold in stores will be much more comfortable and attractive."

At the venue, the golf capsule collection, newly launched for the first time in Korea this year, was also unveiled. This golf capsule collection features a new and modern style that combines Neil Barrett's original sensibility with tailored and athletic elements. It showcased various items including sweatshirts made from neoprene fabric, classic jacquard knit vests enhanced with functional materials and intarsia logo techniques, windbreakers, polo shirts with double collar decorations, jogger pants, slacks, and hats. The space displaying the golf capsule collection was decorated with photo walls and items featuring Neil Barrett's signature thunderbolt emblem as a symbol logo throughout.

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