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Corporate executives, stock brokers, money, power, glory; the 4th collection
of Latimmier is inspired by archetypes of men in power presented and
idolized in North-American film and television. Specifically Ervin Latimer,
designer of the brand, was inspired by Martin Scorcese’s depiction of
money-making-masculinity in his 2013 film 'Wolf of Wall Street' and a story
published on the business section of The Guardian on April 7th 2023 by Arwa
Mahadawi, titled “30 under 30-year sentences: why so many of Forbes’ young
heroes face jail”.
Both of these provided a fascinating look at the
perception of success and how it relates to the perception of masculinity.
Latimmier delved into a world where everything is for sale and money is the
judge, jury and executioner. A world where one’s attire is a direct
reflection of one’s status.These themes are reflected literally in prints
that are based on the brand's real life invoices from debt collection
agencies and line motifs based on the stock value of the Lehman Brothers
until the market crash of 2008, as well as more figuratively in silhouettes
that lean on a seductive, yet slashed and shredded take on corporate
masculinity and tailoring.
Lightweight cotton poplins and summer quality
merino wool twills are paired with luscious naturally dyed leathers and
silks and finished off with bonded fringes and intricate mesh intarsia
knitwear.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s character Jordan Belfort’s last words in the movie 'Wolf
of Wall Street' are “Sell me this pen” .... Collection No. 4 ‘Positions of
power’ is the brand's sartorial take on the thinking behind that statement.
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