Tinker:Not satisfied with merely mastering his craft, Mr. Spurr decided to tinker with the conventions. This inventiveness led to extra rows of buttons on the double-breasted suits, coat-arms fabricated out of leather -- a signature of his collection -- and several buttonholes added to the pointed lapels.
Tailor:When it comes to the visual field of his tailoring, Mr. Spurr likes to paint with bold strokes. Escher-like patterns -- in suits, sweaters, and coats -- added another dimension to many of the looks, while translucent panels and stripes brought a lighter touch of Spurrian drama.
Soldier:The thick-collars on the turtlenecks and metallic buttons on the double-breasted pea coats lent some military overtones to Mr. Spurr's collection, while multi-pocket leather jackets brought a utilitarian sensibility, appropriate for any field training the man in Spurr's army might soon do.
Spy:If anything, Mr. Spurr's collection was a study in MI5 chic. Think James Bond, or better yet, The Avengers -- and not just because some of the models were wearing black leather gloves or carrying umbrellas, like latter-day John Steeds. Fitted blazers matched with leather pants and black sweaters, along with the general 1950s aesthetic of his cuts, made it seem like Mr. Spurr was dressing a man on a mission -- whether impossible or not.
Related:
A Master at Work: Simon Spurr S/S '12
Simon Spurr's August Vision
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