For the Autumn/Winter 2015 season, MCM is celebrating 10 years of
style with British magazine GQ Style in an exclusive collaboration with
menswear designer James Long. The partnership has resulted in a ready-to-wear
look that includes everyday essentials in the form of a jacket, jeans and
jumper. James Long is an influential figure on the London
menswear scene. Renowned for both his knitwear and strong use of leather, print
and denim, he has presented his menswear collections at the prestigious London
Collections: Men showcase since its inauguration in 2012.
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| A jacket from the MCM x James Long collaboration |
A futuristic feel
Speaking from his East London studio, the designer explained
how the collaboration with MCM came about. “GQ style introduced me to Mrs Sung-Joo
Kim (Chairperson and Chief Visionary Officer of MCM) and we all decided it
would be great for all of us to work on something as inspiring as a
collaboration. We all loved each other’s ideas on the future. (The inspiration
for the collection) was all about taking ideas of moving, the future, the new
generation; the futurists. I love the mix of the heritage with Mrs
Kim’s ideas on sharing and being a modern brand for the people of the future. I love what MCM stands for, it is a very inclusive brand. They
are great people to work with, incredibly visionary creatives.”
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| Trousers feature graffiti-like graphics |
Astro-inspired silver colour
Known for his innovative take on traditional knitwear,
leather and accessories, Long’s designs often combine bold print, streamlined
silhouettes and technical fabrications to create collections with an elevated
sportswear aesthetic. In the MCM capsule collection, he takes a cue from the
luxury brand’s craftsmanship tradition and its Futurists campaign, mixing
metallic textiles and denim with cursive graffiti-like graphics. Referencing an
artistic use of denim and with a strong focus on MCM's astro-inspired silver
colour, the special anniversary collection has a futuristic feel.
