Worldly Fascination–Mathieu Kassovitz film La Haine, Jason Evans exhibition W’Happen and a dissection of European dress serve as the creative foundation to Christopher Shannon’s fall/winter 2012 collection. Looking outside the confines of the United Kingdom, foreign staples are reinterpreted for Shannon’s take on sportswear. From jacquard knitwear derived from supermarket window graphics in Paris to bandana prints inspired by American music artist Snoop Dogg, the collection takes possession of varied references, including singer Sinéad O’Connor and turns out a hodgepodge of modern styles. Affecting a uniform of bombers, shirting, joggers and other relaxed separates, a splash of trim and character go a long way in propelling a lineup ridden with personality and ease.
