A-COLD-WALL* Autumn/Winter 2023 Collection
Uniform
A new approach to standardised uniforms, ACW* unveils a modernist take on the two-piece set with a loungewear duo comprising a crewneck and open hem sweatpant. Experimental garment dye treatments transform robust loopback crinkle finish cotton, time-worn and individualised, while tonal darting and gathering explore volume and unexpected shaping.
Bleached Denim
The ACW* denim programme evolves for AW23 as a series of three 14.03oz cotton layers receive a unique hand-applied bleach treatment - each finished garment entirely individual in pattern and colour application. United by the season’s ultra-minimal debossed patch, an overshirt, western jacket and 5 pocket jean reconceptualise traditional denim silhouettes.
Foil Short Jacket
Referencing industrial materials and man-made surfaces, metallics step forward for the season in hyper-visual form, a minimal waist length anorak reimagined in high-shine foil. Developed exclusively for ACW*, this innovative durable cotton mix fabric lends structure while an extended hood provides protection where needed; a two-way zipper inviting the wearer to custom style this bold garment.
Overdye Nylons
Military-inspired silhouettes become an exploration into colour density and discreet adornment. An adapted bomber jacket and relaxed fit anorak both in classic nylon twill, rugged and refined, are over-dyed in a vintage naval blue, deeply saturated for a striking uniformity of shade. Signature ACW* diamond hardware and tactile velcro sleeve hardware complete each piece - outerwear staples elevated.
Alpine Boot
A new approach to classic hiking footwear, the Alpine Boot distils core functional elements of this time-tested model into a contemporary and refined silhouette. Crafted from a combination of smooth leather and brushed suede, textures unite across a comfort-focused upper and, a distinctive rippled Vibram™ sole, designed for cross-terrain use the sole unit features a subtle side-step in visual reference to topographic surfaces.
Studio
Single jersey and dense loopback cotton carry the season’s hand-applied expressionist print, a series of every day lounge pieces including sweatshirt, pant, short and t-shirt becoming canvas for one-of-a-kind patternation. A painterly take on wardrobe basics designed to layer across the seasons.
Panelled Bomber
The storied M-65 bomber becomes an elegant outerwear staple in cotton twill, a meeting of utility and understated embellishment. Tuck and gather detailing at the reverse creates new volume, oversized and exaggerated, while a two-way zip allows for custom styling - an adaptable garment injecting new life into a familiar menswear standard.
Knitwear
Fully-fashioned pure new wool knitwear subverts the standard mock-neck with a two-piece sweater collection centred around progressive finishes. From dropped shoulders and oversized construction to detached ribbing and buttoned hems, each garment utilises traditional stitch techniques to craft distinctly untraditional silhouettes.
Seasonal Essentials
A minimal capsule of returning styles reworked in AW23 colourways, this three-piece collection features a soft single jersey t-shirt alongside a durable loopback hoodie and crewneck. Reinforced with twin needle stitching to retain garment structure, a simple plastisol logo links the trio, easy-wear pieces designed to be worn season after season.