February 22, 2025 |
Daniel Fletcher came out swinging. His Mithridate debut was more than just a collection; it was a striking collision of cultures. British heritage clashed with Chinese craftsmanship, sharp tailoring met voluminous skirts, and soft pastels contrasted rich leathers. This was fashion that packed a punch.
Fletcher twisted British dress codes into something bold and new. Playing with certain storied elements of the wardrobe, he breathed new life into garments, offering a more contemporary reinterpretation. Contexts are reconfigured and layering was an act that was less about pairing, more about juxtaposition.
Elsewhere full skirts met sharp shoulders, tan leathers softened navy wools, and saccharine pastels clashed with a hard core edge. The collection questioned taste, drawing inspiration from the Eighties and Noughties in a vibrant display of colour and texture. Decades of influence and heritage are subverted through a bold colour palette, where awkward, sickly pastels clashed with classic preppy hues. Meanwhile, rock ’n’ roll prints and unexpected compositions injected a rebellious spirit.
Placing a sense of protagonist-like charm at its core, the collection weaved together narratives of romance, adventure and quintessential British eccentricity. Nostalgic in inspiration, yet modern in execution, it served up a renewed vision for the brand. Fletcher hit a home run.
Photography courtesy of Mithridate.
