HOOD BY AIR F/W 2015

In the view of Hood by Air designer Shayne Oliver, fashion is about brow-raising, gender-bending street culture pushed to the max. Yet, his collections know how to tame the excesses with simpler pieces that still show a good dose of personality and quality. To wit, hefty T-shirts and sweatshirts with the bold HBA logo are perfect to be matched liberally, perhaps over extra wide pleated pants with utility straps. Elevating the basics to irreverent heights is always an energizing challenge.