Following the industrial wasteland punks of his previous season, this collection saw William Richard Green diving for inspiration in the murky depths of the ocean. "I really got into watching 'The deadliest catch', this reality show about Alaskan fishermen", shared the designer, "it’s completely wild, all the fishermen look like they are Hell’s Angels. I really love the aesthetic that goes with the harsh weather conditions where you have to be really tough as does your clothing". In referencing the ocean WRG looked both to the contemporary popular nature of the classic nautical stripes as well as as more durable items for braving the storm. He played with the references lightly in a way that’s cool not gimmicky -combining d-rings with leather to create the impression of fish scales on leggings and shorts or dyeing fabrics with squid ink to produce a beautifully mottled and aged effect on jersey. Traditional heavy duty waxed cotton and neoprene were reconfigured onto modern silhouettes and he reprised his use of rubber, this time around utilizing it for a striking yellow vest and a translucent smoke-colored jacket. William Richard Grenn meticulously explored the depths of the ocean, eschewing conventional nautical associations (blue & white stripes and sailing boat motifs) in favour of the rubber-shorts (a hit of last season) and jackets worn by bearded Alaskan fisherman, who place practicality over style. Cable-knit leggings and heavy leather shorts, embellished with a plethora of d-rings and tied at the waist with an oversized rope, were instantly recognisable, although updated references to the modern seaman. In a short space of three seasons, Mr Green is already building up a distinctive signature for a quirky punky take on masculinity served up with a dose of black Brit wit.
