Persevering with its look again at 40 years of homegrown trend archiving, Bologna-based WP Lavori in Corso highlights its long-standing reference to Barbour via a brand new capsule assortment. The three-piece vary – co-designed by menswear director Ian Bergin – aligns with pivotal moments in its relationship with the model, and are carefully recounted in WP Retailer’s ongoing interview collection.
“We’ve got been with WP for years”, says Helen Barbour within the the third episode of WP tales, “For them to be there each step of the way in which is admittedly vital”. Joined by Dame Margaret Barbour, the chairwomen of Barbour share how the British outerwear label and the distributor have grown in unison with WP’s analysis basis.
The primary merchandise within the fortieth anniversary assortment harks again to the early days of Barbour and WP Retailer’s journey – the Speydale mannequin. This modern tackle the heritage garment that was initially worn by sailors encompasses a wire collar, hood and a barely raised backside hem. It additionally pays homage to the naturally-waxed coatings that the model issued when it was launched to Italy by WP Retailer.
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Coming in inexperienced and blue-toned iterations, the Bedale jacket, a preferred merchandise from the ‘90s, joins the vary with its iconic 100% wool make-up. The piece signifies a time the place Barbour’s attraction began to seep into a brand new class of wearers who channeled an “understated British nation” look. The gathering is rounded off by the model’s most casual-look jackets – the Sport Parka, which boasts fashionable versatility in addition to Barbour’s sturdy development.
Within the episode, Bergin displays on the gathering saying, “It’s very respectful of the core of the model, what we stand for and our DNA.” He provides, “All the small print you count on from Barbour are there but it surely has a sure twist and perspective to it”. With its Wax for Life program, the model hopes the collaborative WP retailer items will stay in wardrobes throughout Italy, and the world, for a lifetime.
Discover the inspiration behind the gathering by watching episode 3 of WP Tales within the gallery. To buy the capsule assortment, head to WP Retailer’s web site now.
