Community has become a cliché in fashion, but what about camaraderie? The masculine trope of brotherhood and fellowship—think sports teams and locker rooms—lingers in the background of our culture but is rarely explored in fashion. That is, until Denzilpatrick’s A/W 25 show, which took place at the Neville Edison Primary School, a space where the foundations of brotherly bonds are forged.
In this setting, Daniel Gayle and James Bosley presented a collection that delved into the nuances of brotherhood and loyalty, while proposing a new era of regality in contemporary menswear. Looking to the the emotional power of knights and the adrenaline-inducing euphoria of racing, the collection redefined the traditional codes of men’s fashion, making a bold proposal for what masculine elegance looks like today.
Medieval armor met motorsport on the runway, with quilted trousers that felt equally suited for battle as the racetrack. Motocross-inspired leather straps wrapped around the body like a modern-day harness—symbols of speed, camaraderie, and the unspoken trust between teammates hurtling toward the finish line. It was regality with a rugged, no-nonsense practicality—less powdered wig, more protective gear.
Colour played a pivotal role, riffing on the vibrancy of team kits with royal purples, fiery oranges, and deep reds. These hues gave the garments a triumphant energy, while bold, ostentatious slogans and heraldic patterns hinted at a victorious yet battle-worn rider—one who has crashed, risen, and returned stronger than before.
While armoured breastplates veered on costume, the exaggerated nod to medieval times was a playuful, tongue-in-cheek addition to the collection rooted in the contemporary wardrobe. It was reimagined in a Meanwhile, the reimagined armour bomber jacket rooted the collection firmly in the contemporary fashion sphere. Its utilitarian, wearable design, coupled with regal touches and metallic accents, made it the ideal armour for today’s modern man—a fusion of the past and present that was equal parts functional and striking.
This collection wasn’t simply about clothes; it was about redefining what it means to be a man—a man who embraces brotherhood, but also recognises the playful and romantic side of strength. Broken yet triumphant, uniting power and vulnerability in one beautifully discordant hybrid.
