This is Nicolas Petrou's sophomore collection. Referencing the worldly travels of classic nomadic heroes like 'Odysseus', the designer drew inspiration from the elemental palettes of rainy skies, gradient limestone, and cool metals to juxtapose the tailored contemporary silhouettes of the season's line of suits, shirts, and separates. Petrou treated each piece of the collection as a form of art representing the many different travels of his main inspiration. Weaving together the different worlds of patterns and fabrics, the designer was able to clearly express the juxtaposition of tradition with the happenings of tomorrow. Traditional suiting materials of wool and cotton were given an update courtesy of microfiber pairings, overdyes, and hardware detailing, not only on plackets, but also on lapels and outseams. These inventive and functional combinations allow the collection to speak to the modern technological nomad who travels the world, at times without ever leaving home.
