British luxury brand Represent has unveiled not one but two new limited-edition collections. They’re from previously unseen graphics and standout rereleased pieces from the last 10 years, under the Legacy and Archive names.
The unique launch, which is separate from the brand’s usual in-season weekly releases, targets the “die-hard Represent fans to celebrate the brand’s history” that began in 2011 by brothers George and Mike Heaton.
The eight-piece Legacycapsule includes T-shirts, hoodies and joggers featuring inspirational all-over prints of creative director Mike’s initial sketches as well as never-seen-before sketches, all replicated in their original styles and colours.
Legacy also holds “a deep personal significance” to Heaton, with references to his own tattoos, milestones and memories from over the years, “paying homage to Represent’s achievements, launches and collaborations since the brand’s inception”. Artworks include graphics from the brand’s first collection – FW13 Ghost – as well as sketches of its most popular signature prints from past seasons; the Reaper, Jaws, Dobermans, Woman from the Storms, the 247 Saint George and Lovehunter.
Available in two colourways (Buttercream and Vintage Grey) and in Represent’s signature oversized cropped, boxy fits and complete with raw edges, all are constructed from a heavyweight premium cotton fabric.
And now to the eight-piece capsule entitled Archive, which sees George’s favourite pieces re-released for this special one-time limited run.
Archive features the Bordeaux Brushed jacket and the brand’s first Mohair check overshirt which both debuted during the brand’s SS18 New York Fashion Week runway show, as well as the Gallagher cable knit sweaters and archive military trousers.
The collection also includes the rereleased Terrier sneaker, launched in 2018. Featuring premium suede and rubber detailing, as well as a chunky Vibram sole, the Terrierhas since become a wardrobe essential, coveted by Represent collectors globally, it said.
