As a couturier, Barrett always designs with an international audience in mind. “I am very aware of the different body shapes that exist around the world, and even in single markets. That is why I have four fittings in both BlackBarrett and Neil Barrett; these give clear indications to our clients as to what to expect and look out for.”
In his opinion, the three must-have items in a modern man’s wardrobe are: a pair of jersey denim jeans, an interesting white or black T-shirt and a great tuxedo jacket to wear with any underpinning. “It dresses you up and gives you an edge in many situations,” he added.
On which young Hollywood star would look best in BlackBarrett, he answered, “My current favourites include Ansel Elgort (The Fault In Our Stars), Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf) and Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four). And oh, Justin Bieber.”
Barrett’s message to his growing legion of fans is, “I look forward to men being able to add more BlackBarrett to their wardrobe. And there is going to be a lot of great products coming your way soon!”
The designer of BlackBarrett talks about visiting Malaysia, and making his fashion accessible to all.
A diffusion line of Neil Barrett, BlackBarrett offers the British designer’s trademark main line fits at an accessible price point. “BlackBarrett was born out of a real need,” explained Barrett, 49, who has built his business around minimalist menswear. “I realised for a long time now that the main line could be worn by a vast number of fashion followers but the ‘Made in Italy’ prices put them off,” added Barrett in an exclusive e-mail interview with Star2.
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