A fantastical smorgasbord would be the appropriate description of Shaun Samson’s AW14-15 collection. The lookbook provides us with a glimpse into the lives of young school boy athletes with a thirst for the unbridled competitive nature in sports and a tenacious appetite for effortlessly off-beat style. Visually striking in a manner that immediately draws a prolonged gaze, this collection is a genius mixture of unlikely elements assembled to procure an unusual, nonsensical cohesion. While the plaid prints and pleats pay homage to traditional Scottish garb and the softer fabrics consisting of rolled collars and elegant draping hits tones that are more commonly seen in feminine pieces, there is a sweet, anomalistic marriage between priority and pleasure. Strong, but leisurely pieces create this ensemble of war and peace; war on the athletic field, oozing with competitive hunger and the peace that comes after the game has been won. This collection encapsulates perseverance and the calm, simplicity of life after the battle.