Christopher Shannon. Look Book sweater, design of a model's face on front, early 2010s.

Lightweight black and white knitted wool and modacrylic sweater with design of a face on front.

Given by Charlie Porter

This is part of a group of early 2010s menswear donated to the V&A by Charlie Porter, one of the most influential British menswear fashion journalists of the early 21st century. In 2000 Porter became deputy fashion editor for The Guardian, and since then, has worked as an associate editor for GQ and deputy editor for Fantastic Man. He currently writes for The Financial Times as their menswear critic, in addition to his freelance work, DJ-ing and maintaining an active blogging presence online. Porter is particularly known for his understanding of contemporary menswear and familiarity with developing streetwear and alternative trends.

At the time of the donation, Porter provided commentary on many of the pieces. He said of this piece:

"Lookbook sweater – I love this piece so much. For it, Shannon cut up images and text from an old lookbook (lookbooks are produced by brands to show off their collection to press and retailers). I have two lookbook tops from this collection, and the model in this one is particularly demonic, with the image reversed in black and white. I think the wording says “FRESH”, which becomes even more ironic in this cut-up style."

- Daniel Milford-Cottam
20/05/2016

T.91-2015