I recently discovered images of Nigel Cabourns inspiration boards and ideas sheets. It’s interesting to see what an established company uses in their research stages. Cabourn is infamous for only using materials and fabrics which he deems to be “authentic”. He is not interested in fashion per se, more the function and practicality of clothing.
The majority of his research and inspirations comes from war or vintage outdoor clothing. Sometimes he will re-make an old war jacket that he has found, but in a new and modern way – other times the garments he produces will be inspired by the necessity of something – for example a mountain climbing jacket, which has an obvious need for warmth.
Images from cabourn.com
When looking at his mood boards you can easily see what he is gaining from each one. They are just a bunch of random images thrown together, each one has been specifically chosen for a purpose. Be it from the fit of the trousers, to the buttons on the jackets or the stylings of the people wearing the clothes.
Looking at the garments Cabourn has produced you can clearly see where he takes his inspiration. He doesn’t pretend to be a revolutionist in fashion, instead prefers to add garments with a real heritage onto a new audience.
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