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Neil Barrett and Eastpak launch 5 piece collaboration

British designer Neil Barrett has collaborated with Eastpak to reimagine the accessory brand’s icons in the style of the Milan-based fashion house. Barrett, who is best known for his minimalist designs with an athletic edge, collaborated on five styles, including Eastpak’s classic backpack, bum bag, shoulder bag and duffle bag. Barrett’s often...

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Penfield collaborates with Neil Barrett for autumn/winter 2021

Outdoor brand Penfield has announced a collaboration with British fashion designer Neil Barrett for autumn/winter 2021. The collaboration will combine Barrett’s signature minimalistic aesthetic with Penfield’s outdoor authenticity for an outerwear collection “built for travel,” explained the brand in a statement. The limited collection will...

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Video: Neil Barrett presents his SS20 Menswear show

Neil Barrett presents his Spring Summer 2020 collection by Neil Barrett at Milan Fashion Week Men's. Source: FF Channel, YouTube.

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Neil Barrett to launch men's athleisure collection

British designer Neil Barrett is to launch a menswear collection of athleisurewear, focusing on fitness and sporty casual pieces called BlackBarrett. The range will capture function and fashion in various technical fabrics in the brand's signature contemporary aesthetic. Barrett's iconic graphic designs have seen the company grow double digits...

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Milan Men's Fashion Week Highlights

Proving that the show must go on, albeit with dignity, Milan Fashion Week saw Donatella Versace pay homage to Prince, who's iconic soundtrack flooded the Versace catwalk with a series of classics and unreleased tracks by the late artist. The brand issued a statement which read: "Donatella would like to use this special occasion as an opportunity...

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Neil Barrett launches capsule collection for Harvey Nichols

New York - Neil Barrett returned to his archives of past designs recently at the urge of department store Harvey Nichols, who the designer has created a 12-piece capsule collection for. The collection, titled Originals: Vol. #1, will arrive at Harvey Nichols during the first day of London Collection: Men's at Harvey Nichols' men's wear pop-up...

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Neil Barrett to return to London Fashion Week

British designer Neil Barrett is expected to return to London Fashion Week to show his women's ready-to-wear collection. The Milan-based designer, who previously worked for Prada and Gucci, said: “I am looking forward to coming back and showing in London in the next year or so. It would be great to show my women’s there,” he told the Telegraph...

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MFW: Neil Barrett AW14

Neil Barrett knows how to please his customer and his now trademark graphics have moved on from sweat shirts to outerwear and sportswear. Key items this season include the duffel coat, which came in marble effect and mixed leather. Military detailing made the pieces look relevant and are sure to translate well at retail level. A lightning bolt...

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Neil Barrett to stay in Milan

Neil Barrett, the eponymous fashion label started by the British designer had decided to stay put in Milan, in the famous Via Santo Spirito. The store, which was originally launched as a pop-up boutique two months ago, has seen a 46 percent sell through rate since its initial launch, which is mostly due to the steady stream of international...

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Neil Barrett Spring 09 catwalk report

The theme for Neil Barrett's Spring Summer 09 collection referenced a sartorial gymnast. Gym-kit colours and athletic-inspired formalwear mixed with sharp tailoring, often unforgiving to anything but a lean physique - that of a gymnast. A navy striped blazer stood as a must-have piece in the collection, where deconstructed jackets, trousers -...