FINALIST OF THE 2018 LVMH PRIZE

A-COLD-WALL*by Samuel Ross

A-COLD-WALL* exists within a conceptual space bordered by atypical contemporary design, citified cultural influence and audio/visual implementation. A sartorial response to London street culture and the zeitgeist of Britain's working class, Samuel Ross launched A-Cold-Wall* in the fall of 2015 to reflect hegemonic disparities and youth expression in contemporary fashion.
A theme of stark urbanity is woven into the DNA of A-COLD-WALL*
Samuel Ross’ distinctly multidisciplinary vision is present in handcrafted graphic garments and silhouettes untethered by the need for symmetry. Each A-COLD-WALL* release blurs the line between materials and fabrics - fashion and the arts – and continues its conceptual trajectory.
The directional aesthetic of Samuel Ross' ready-to-wear lines is informed by his studies in graphic design and contemporary illustration. His three years working at DONDA and alongside Off-White's Virgil Abloh imbued in him the tools with which he would realise his design mission statement. Under Abloh’s mentorship, Ross immersed himself in stage design, retail installations and artistic film for many known contemporary artists in both music and fashion and, by doing so, expanded his vision.