For the fall 2009 season, Frank Leder continues to weave the story of the ordinary man into the fabric of his own label. For his collection entitled “Poachers”, Leder turns from last season’s factory workers to poachers from the Bavarian mountains. The story of the Bavarian poachers is of survival and danger. Initially, hunting was restricted to hunters and they were permitted to shoot the illegal poachers on the spot. However, these poachers were normally brave men who had to hunt for the survival of their family. Their strength and the noble intention of their actions make them the perfect subject for this season’s collection. As always, the collection incorporates authentic elements from the season’s muse. Crafting horn closures from deer antlers, which are naturally shed each winter, shirts were also made from dead-stock antique sheets from the 1960’s for a unique look. Overall, the collection envisions an aesthetic that is grounded and humble with great respect for the past, but a vision that is current. Best embracing this spirit is the modeling the collection by German band Moderat.
