This season, Scottish brand Lyle & Scott is handing over creative leadership to British fashion, culture and community platform Wavey Garms. Together they collaborated on a limited-edition collection that revives styles from Lyle & Scott’s famous archive. The collection spans the period from the 40s to the early 2000s.
Wavey Garms emerged from London street culture and is now seen as a driving force behind the British fashion, music and youth movements. Founded in 2012 by Andrès Branco, the community has developed into a cult brand and has always stood for individuality, nostalgia and subcultural energy. The connection between the two brands is based on a common principle: they draw on Britain’s cultural past to appeal to a modern audience with contemporary men’s fashion.
Wavey Garms curates a capsule collection that delves into Lyle & Scott’s sports, knitwear and fashion history. The styles are placed in a new context.
Jackets, an integral part of football culture, are refined with futuristic, opaque materials. They are a nod to the British rave scene, which is closely linked to Wavey Garms. The highlight of the collection is the reinterpretation of a prototype golf sweater. This garment is usually used to experiment with embroidery and is kept hidden from the public. The bright crew neck sweater is decorated with co-branded patches. This is a playful nod to Lyle & Scott’s long-standing presence in sportswear.
Vintage fonts from the 1940s run throughout the collection. The accessories are also modernized, as shown by the 5-panel cap with cord details. Knitwear is enhanced by micro triangle prints in muted colors. This is reminiscent of the brand’s strong position during the mod era.
“The announcement of the Oasis comeback tour became an unexpected cultural reference point. Although it has now happened, it strongly influenced our thinking at the time and unleashed a pure ’90s Britpop energy. We took our cues from the Manchester-inspired aesthetic: relaxed, wide silhouettes; smart-casual layering and statement outerwear,” says Andrès Branco.
Each piece highlights a different pillar of Lyle & Scott’s 152-year history. The result is a capsule collection that is nostalgic at heart, but reimagined for a new consumer.
Curated by Wavey Garms, Lyle & Scott’s collection will be released on Thursday, April 23rd at 8am and will be available online and at select European retailers.
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