Always moving forward: that’s the energy of ICEBERG since the beginning. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Iceberg, creative director James Long interprets the archive to look to the future. Desirable and believable; sharp yet easy; playful and positive: it’s the ICEBERG way, now and forever.
“ICEBERG is always optimistic and full of positive energy. That’s been the Iceberg way since the very first collections, and it is my pleasure to celebrate its 50th anniversary, referencing the archives to look towards the future,” says James Long, creative director of ICEBERG.
Raw-cut reversible coats are bonded: one side in sleek faux leather, the other herringbone. Match it with a bag and heels, it’s all you need. Plaid zip up coats an echo of both 80s archival ICEBERG, and also James Long’s own design signatures from his days on the London catwalk. Scottie dog insignias on a plaid knit cardigan are a direct reference from the ICEBERG archive.
Knitwear is everything
Knitwear is everything to ICEBERG, from the very first collections. It’s the same for James Long, who has championed knits since his first collections. For this 50th anniversary, brushed knits purposefully have long ends left, like on sweater knitted with Tom from Tom & Jerry, in tribute to ICEBERG’s long-term love of cartoons. Stay up to date on the newest in the world of Fashion, Arts, Beauty and Lifestyle; Follow FAB on Instagram.
Knit coats are throw-on easy, like a plaid double-breasted coat that hits the perfect city length mid-calf, or a yellow double-breasted knit coat worn with yellow leggings held by stirrups. A white knit coat has a blown-up plaid in yellow, red and black: it’s partly brushed, with purposeful long ends.
Everyday has always had edge at ICEBERG. A double-breasted herringbone blazer has faux shearling sleeves attached like a holster: it’s worn with a kilt skort for punk edge. Slouchy faux leather bikers are fringed; plaid shirts contrast panels of different scale plaids; a black top has faux leather panels over the shoulders and chest, then knit for the rest, showing the sportiness that’s always been in the ICEBERG world.
Hardware details are key to ICEBERG’s heritage, especially zips and grommets. A black chiffon dress has strap details with grommets that’s a direct reference to the archives. Rib sweaters have funnel necks that unzip either side to the shoulder, then another zip from under the arms to the hem. Another archive reference is in a top with a zippered neckline, and a zip going across the top of the chest. It’s pure ICEBERG, like the whole of the collection.
Heels have grommets across their strap, and the signature I. Brogues are a reference to James Long’s hometown of Northampton, the heart of the British shoemaking. Bags, from purses to slouchy carryall styles, are all finished with the ICEBERG I hardware.
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