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BAARTMANS AND SIEGEL is pleased to present MRTW Spring/Summer 2012 ‘DUST DRIFTERS’ This season looks at the creation of a character derived from an arid landscape, one that has risen and been re-absorbed by a transitory atmosphere. Baartmans and Siegel continue to look at a classic, internally generated masculinity, which travels to an outward, defined aesthetic of individual aspects, particles, fibres, grouping together to form a unity. Dust Drifters concentrates on the unity of physical representation of man and the unseen, silent insertion into an isolated natural landscape. Invested strength inhaled, and digested particles of the earth, propel a lost soul to modern incarnation. Sedimentary building of character is literally translated and represented through the use of defined stripes. Washed-out, frayed, fine cotton shirts draw inspiration from the sun-fired Arabian terrains. Crème silk crepe shirts provide a nomadic flexibility of comfort, style and functionality. Baartmans and Siegel showcase their characteristically refined, classic cuts, and have developed charmingly nostalgic slim-fit pure wool and soft Irish linen suits, ideal for the modern traveller. Fine silk-ribbed shirts with flashes of gold hardware explore indulgence and luxury, while one can find comfort and confidence in hand-knitted Breton striped and cable-knit glace cotton sweaters. Key items include beautiful, lightweight organza linen shirt-jackets with a Nile-like sheen: perfect breeze-catchers. Water-resistant taupe trenches with butter nappa leather collars, while polished horn buttons provide pure masculine allure. Irish linen summer parkas ensure shelter and protection, with leather visor details. Exotic ‘Talisman’ satchels in metallic foil faux anaconda textured leather, and ponyskin pocket satchels nod to a playful luxury and flamboyance. Crushed berry raw-weave cotton snood scarves add punctuation to formal tailoring. Baartmans and Siegel continue to collaborate with renowned English shoemakers Grenson, presenting the ‘Classic Gentlemen’s Brogue’ in chestnut suede and leather, as well as the ‘Classic Raider Brogue’ in sandstone suede.

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Amber is based in London, United Kingdom. She studied at LCF. Her collections are produced in United Kingdom.

Baartmans And Siegel is a dynamic, luxury menswear label, which believes in creating interactive, innovative garments which is currently shaping the landscape of contemporary menswear.
The Dutch/English, London based, design duo met while at Viktor and Rolf, and were united in their belief of beautiful craftsmanship and imaginative design. The pair’s work is fast becoming recognisable by their use of interactive texture and sharp tailoring. Self described as modern- traditionalists Wouter Baartmans and Amber Siegel’s work focuses on beautiful fabrics that seduce, and shapes that are accessible yet distinctive. Both 2010 graduates of the prestigious Menswear Fashion Design and Technology BA and MA courses at London College of Fashion, Baartmans and Siegel showcases the best of British design, and already has the support of industry leaders, stylists, journalists and buyers. Collaborations have included, the widely covered and acclaimed suede-nose Brogue range with ‘Grenson’, and the on-going collaboration with Dutch based fur company ‘Fur Lab’. The Baartmans And Siegel brand is fast becoming one- to- watch, synonymous with interesting details and menacing masculinity.
Their Atumn/Winter 2010/11 capsule collection shall soon be launching exclusively at Harrods.