Upgrade Your Wardrobe With Folk x MR PORTER

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Upgrade Your Wardrobe With Folk x MR PORTER

Words by Mr Ashley Clarke

10 November 2017

Ever wondered how to ever-so-subtly work the Korean Dansaekhwa art movement into your wardrobe? Well, here’s your answer.

Trends: who needs them? Not Folk. The London-based label, founded 15 years ago by Scotsman Mr Cathal McAteer, has never felt the need to follow runway styles, instead favouring perennial, well-wearing wardrobe staples that are all of the things we look for in clothing: versatile, comfortable, reliable. They look rather good, too, of course.

Good news, then, because the brand has designed a capsule collection just for us at MR PORTER, and it’s full of exactly the kind of understated fare Folk is known for

The collection was inspired by Dansaekhwa, a Korean artistic concept that focuses on what Folk calls “the meditative aspect of art production”. Thus the focus on detail that went into the design process is reflected in the precision of the clothes: different coloured yarns are woven together to create tactile sweaters to highlight the weaving process; graphic T-shirts are printed with designs similar to Dansaekhwa artists (seemingly random patterns of rectangles in relief), twill bomber jackets are lined with flannel shirting to reflect “naturalistic use of materials”. A cultivated concept, but the collection is rooted in Folk’s trademark unpretentiousness, and is full of stuff that will slot effortlessly into your autumn wardrobe. Scroll down for our picks from the collection, and a few tips on what you should wear them with.

This indigo chambray shirt has been woven densely with Tencel, which is an environmentally friendly (but lesser known) fabric created with wood cellulose, meaning it’s a lot softer than it looks. Continue the utilitarian look by pairing the shirt with some trousers in a neutral shade, such as these cotton-canvas chinos, complete with three different types of pocket.

Printed with a monochromatic design inspired by the aforementioned Korean concept of Dansaekhwa, this T-shirt is an elevated take on the standard graphic tee. This army-green bomber jacket, which is also one of the most recognisable pieces in the capsule, will go nicely over the top. Crafted from shell cotton and lined with jersey, it’s an unexpectedly warming piece ideal for the transitional months we find ourselves in.

The tone of this multi-coloured crewneck sweater might look rather neutral from a distance, but look a little closer and you’ll see that it’s actually comprised of a selection of red, yellow, blue, black, and white yarns that are neatly woven together, making it an easy way to buy into the graphic knitwear trend without being too, you know, graphic. Throw it on over a casual T-shirt, or smarten it up by layering it over a white shirt – try this subtly checked flannel number.

**Shop Folk x MR PORTER Here **