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WORKING has been landing at stockists the last few weeks. SKEWed x WORKINGWORKING PULLOVER JACKET（PINK） - The Tastemakers & Co. ONLINE SHOP TENDER STORES | WORKING SLACK JEAN This project really excites me. It's neat to the see the influence of Rob's time at Stone Island and CP Company showing in the designs. My introduction to this world came while trawling the internet in the early 2000s for 'British streetwear' and discovering Jeff Griffin Studio 😄 Of the recent Type 900 Jackets, the Turquoise and Prussian Blue are my picks. The way the olivewood buttons contrast with each shade is gorgeous!

This article is well worth a read: Inside the Other Paris Fashion Week | GQ Of the brands/designers mentioned, I'd guess Man-tle and Evan Kinori would be right up your wicket. They both make use of small batch/one off/deadstock textiles (though EK seems to be working to develop his own fabrics now). The aforementioned Tender does this to great effect with the Weaver's Stock garments. While you'll see the same patterns/designs from these brands reappearing over the years, the use of deadstock fabrics gives each collection an ephemeral nature. Neighbour stocks most of the brands mentioned in this discussion: Shirts Mens – Neighbour Also, @tooth big up to BlkBlu!

Offloading stock to TKMaxx. Oh wait a minute...