Baartmans and Siegel is a dynamic, luxury menswear label, that believes in creating interactive, innovative garments, and is currently shaping the landscape of contemporary menswear. The Dutch/English, London based, design duo met while at Viktor & Rolf, and were united in their belief of beautiful craftsmanship and imaginative design. The pair’s work is fast becoming recognisable by their use of interactive texture and sharp tailoring. Self described as modern-traditionalists, Wouter Baartmans and Amber Siegel’s work focuses on beautiful fabrics that seduce, and shapes that are accessible yet distinctive. Both 2010 graduates of the prestigious Menswear Fashion Design and Technology BA and MA courses at London College of Fashion, Baartmans and Siegel showcase the best of British design, and already have the support of industry leaders, stylists, journalists and buyers Collaborations have included, the widely covered and acclaimed suede-tipped Brogue range with English shoemakers Grenson, and the on-going collaboration with Dutch based fur company Fur Lab. Baartmans and Siegel have quickly gained the support of industry leaders,recently featured as part of Esquire and Colin McDowell’s 7 Brilliant Brits, in addition to presenting their past two collections with Lulu Kennedy’s Fashion East at Men’s Day of London Fashion Week. The Baartmans And Siegel brand is fast becoming one-to-watch: synonymous with interesting details and menacing masculinity. Their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection is now available in Harrods. Baartmans and Siegel shall be showing their Spring/Summer 2012 collection at London Fashion Week- with Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s prestigious, ‘Men’s Ones To Watch Category’, as part of the Men’s day, as well as presenting with The British Fashion Council in the Portico Rooms.
