A Focus on Innovation...

Griffin's approach to design has always been one of forward thinking, looking to the past to inspire the future. Taking vintage military garments and sportswear pieces designed to function, and mixing this with the latest innovative production methods available. For around four years we had been working on two pieces which were finally launched last season - the Softshell and Technical Bearskin, this Spring/Summer 11 collection pushes these new found technologies with a new capsule collection of garments now available across jackets, trousers and jersey pieces. Below are a selection of items, to view the whole range visit the new arrivals section of the shop by clicking here...

The Reversible Dartmouth Jacket (Also Available in Black & Grey)

The Bomb-Her jacket (Also available in Black)

The Hooded Button Sweat (also available in Black and Khaki)

Spring/Summer 11 Collection

The spring/summer 11 collection looks back to 1985 and the Katherine Hamnett era, baggy, oversized silhouettes and plenty of military detailing are the source of inspiration for this season’s collection. Whilst we still delve into the Griffin archive for our classic, heritage garments like the Dartmouth and Imber jackets we challenge new technologies and dye techniques to create fresh and innovative detailing. Bold features including oversized features, meet laser cut welts combined with bonded faux leather seams resulting in a performance meets fashion hybrid.

The colour palette is a mix of high contrast in black and white alongside a tonal DPM range of military green and sand and complimented with an electric blue as a highlight. Desert Finnish DPM returns as the dominant camouflage with Swedish camouflage featured in a couple of pant and short styles as well. Working closely with our Italian dye factory we have created a spray paint effect across a number of styles to give a worn, plastic look to the natural fabrics, catching only areas that the paint touches, leaving the undersides of pocket flaps and cuffs undyed, the effect subtly draws together the two contrasting base fabrics which include a mix of rich cottons and luxurious silks through to 3 layer technical waterproofs.

This season is about dramatic silhouettes, quality with a respect for local sourcing developed alongside new technology to make them relevant and functional to today’s lifestyle whilst aspiring towards a sustainable future.

Also check out our feature on Superfuture.