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Reference code
2020.100.45
Title
A-Cold-Wall* Face Mask Invitation
Date(s)
- 2018 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(2015-present)
Administrative history
A-COLD-WALL* was founded in 2015 by Black British designer Samuel Ross (b. 1991). Born in Brixton, London, Ross studied graphic design at De Montfort University. After interning and working on projects with Virgil Abloh, he launched his label. In 2017 A-COLD-WALL* was named as a recipient of the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN award and the label’s debut show was held at London Fashion Week Men’s in January 2017. In 2018 the label won the British Emerging Designer at the Fashion Awards and was a finalist for the LVMH Prize and the ANDAM Award. Between 2016 and 2017, A-COLD-WALL* reached £1.3 million in revenue. Tomorrow London Holdings acquired a minority stake in the label in January 2018 for an undisclosed sum. Tomorrow, who had been responsible for A-COLD-WALL*’s manufacturing, distribution and sales since July 2017, also became the brand’s global exclusive licensee. In 2022 A-COLD-WALL* opened two independent stores in Seoul, Korea.
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Scope and content
White synthetic moulded face mask with elastic straps and A-Cold-Wall* name and logo printed onto the front.
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No label.
Country of production not known.
Materials: Mask 100% polypropylene, with elastic straps.
Measurements:
Width 16.5 cm
Height 15.5 cm
Country of production not known.
Materials: Mask 100% polypropylene, with elastic straps.
Measurements:
Width 16.5 cm
Height 15.5 cm
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Note
Part of a package including plastic safety goggles, ear plugs and a face mask handed to attendees of the A-Cold-Wall* Spring Summer 2019 show held in London in June 2018. The collection was titled "Human.Form.Structure”.
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- London Fashion Week Mens (Subject)