Neil Barrett's Fall/Winter 2017-18 collection was held in Milan on January 15th. This collection, which reimagined his archive, also showcased a women's collection for the first time. Based on the brand's signature styles, drop-shoulder oversized tops paired with slim bottoms, and slim jackets paired with wide-leg bottoms, the collection was a perfect complement to the brand's signature styles. A traditional tailored jacket, an important part of the brand's heritage, was paired with wool tracking pants with striped sides, a signature style this season. The hems featured snap buttons on the sides, evoking the styling of Buffalo, a creative collective active in street magazines like ID and FACE in the 1980s, reinterpreted in Neil's own style, a product of his time in the industry. Signature faux-layered styles, such as down jackets overlaid on coats and single-breasted jackets, remained, effectively mixing yellow, red, and orange against a black background. The tailored and sportswear styling was also evident in the women's collection. The combination of wool, cashmere, viscose wool gabardine, and flannel chalk stripes with high-density nylon creates a beautiful luster and silhouette, while intarsia mohair is used to create stylish items with a rock feel.

The show opened with The Cure's "A Forest" and ended with Siouxsie & the Banshees' "Happy House," both released in 1980, summarizing the brand along with Noda's own college experiences. Items using Siouxsie & the Banshees tour images are sure to attract new attention.

Text: Noda Tatsuya