The latest addition to the list is Russian designer Georgy Baratashvili, a graduate of Central Saint Martins whose work – including previous collaborations with Puma and the Jamaican Olympic team – marries sportswear with a darkly romantic aesthetic.
His AW08/09 collection, inspired by British youth culture, takes the street uniform of hoodies and tracksuits and overlays them with elements from Baratashvili’s dance background to create a tough but sensual collection of gorgeously slouchy pieces.
With intricately draped jersey, layered wool and washed leather in soft nude and grey shades, this is a vision of luxury with serious attitude.
GALLERY: Georgy Baratashvili
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