Inspired by the community and spirit that surrounds subculture, be it music, art, comics or pro wrestling, LA-based creative collective Brain Dead return with their winter collection, leaning into their reputation of bold graphics and unique pieces that can be recognised from a mile away. The brand headed up by art director Ed Davis and co-founder Kyle NG leads this latest offering with the statements “Life’s too long to be uncomfortable, settle into yourself and reap the benefits” and “Squiggles, wiggles and stripes reinvent classic Brain Dead silhouettes into creative playgrounds”.
These statements ring true, with pieces that experiment with different textures including a plush Teddy Fur Striped Cardigan, a Polar Fleece Climber Shirt with a flat collar and press-stud fastening and the Organic Panel Fur Jacket with a fleece silhouette and a cut ’n’ sew faux fur/nylon panelling.
Other pieces include a GORP-inspired Cropped Hunting Jacket with a contrasting hood and boxy utility pockets, the BD bomber jacket with a large, stitched Brain Dead logo to the back and rubberised branding to the front, a selection of trucker, wool and classic 6-panel caps, cosy Winter staple beanies and a convertible pair of camo-print “Mountain Pants” with a built-in printed belt.
