Bianca Saunders x Farah's 'Uptown Top Ranking' Capsule Takes Up New Selfridges Space

by SHOWstudio on 31 March 2022

No strangers to teaming up in the name of fashion, London star Bianca Saunders has reunited with Farah for a signature installation in the menswear atrium of Selfridges.

No strangers to teaming up in the name of fashion, London star Bianca Saunders has reunited with Farah for a signature installation in the menswear atrium of Selfridges.

The unique installation space will fall home to the Uptown Top Ranking collaboration working in tandem to push the designer's unique interpretation of masculinity through the space's curation and the garments themselves. A subtly elegant backdrop shot by Sam Rock details delicately printed fabrics featuring the collection's campaign, adding to the space's calming and sophisticated aura.

As to what sits on the rails, the selection includes notable archive Farah silhouettes, such as safari jackets and warped knitwear, matched with Caribbean-inspired graphic t-shirts and the inclusion of the signature cotton polo - a timeless style born from the Caribbean Subculture.

Bianca Saunders X Farah

Speaking of the luxury setting, men's designer & accessories buyer Yasmin Mehmet said in a statement:

'We're so excited to launch Bianca Saunders S/S 22 collection at Selfridges as well as giving our customers an exclusive opportunity to see the Farah collaboration before anyone else. An inspiring collection, Bianca has taken her signature cuts and silhouettes and applied to Farah's rich archive. The tonal matching knitwear sets are definitely our favourite pieces and will really resonate with our customers.'

Farah's continued support of emerging Young British Designers, in particular Bianca Saunders, sees her signature menswear vision reimagining the brand's extensive archive into modern, contemporary designs. The result? A capsule collection that effortlessly explores Farah's historical 'FaraPress' while in line with Saunders' own exploration of her Caribbean roots. Touching on this, Saunders commented:

'Collaborating with Farah has allowed me to continue to explore what I love-the nuances of masculinity together with the influences of my Caribbean heritage. Going deep into the Farah archives and finding ways to push forward the signature cuts and silhouettes of the brand with my own transformative techniques, it has been a real honour.'

The installation will run in the Selfridges Menswear Atrium from the 31 March, 2022.

Bianca Saunders X Farah Selfridges installation
Bianca Saunders X Farah

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