AUTUMN/WINTER 2022 Runway Film | A-COLD-WALL*

A-COLD-WALL* Autumn/Winter 2022 collection presented by Samuel Ross
BRITTLE RENDER, SEQUENCED THOUGHT
A film by Samuel Ross and Rob Rusling
Art Director:
Samuel Ross
Director
: Rob Rusling
Styling:
Robbie Spencer
Score:
Kelvin Krash
Lighting:
Renegade
Casting
: Marqee Miller
SHOW NOTES
The days of fixed forecasting and predictive creativity must come to an end - such an intention is not a flourish, or spark of purpose, nor reflective of the artist’s pursuit of external expression.
Emotional artworks capture the humanity in us all; the inflections, the expressions, cadence and familiarities. The shadow, caverns and temperate mannerisms surrounding the mind serve us apparitions and subconscious odysseys each time we fall into a deep slumber, each time one meets isolation.
Historical axioms driven by the subconscious do well to encapsulate that which is not synthetic nor driven by economic and political systems, that which is innately human and eternally true.
The intention here, as collective artists, and designers, is to remain elastic, esoteric and open to enhancing craft: exploring anthropological and socio-political reverbs through contorting material and silhouettes echoing the semantics of contemporary 21st century thoughts.
This collection of thoughts and forms is driven by an emotional pursuit, one that cannot, or should not be exacerbated through writing - it is one which must be experienced through emotional response and elated outpourings.
The artist’s mind shall never be capped by implications outlined by economic and political systems; the artist’s mind is best of use when running freely, fearlessly, tussling between generational insecurities and assured confidences that come with the ability to predict, generate and bring change.
What is shown across this particular milieu of work operates as a signifier of both an architectural and metaphorical representation of the cavernous, illuminated, introspective, emotional and human mind.
This collection is the pursuit of a purist, a community of artisans, of aesthetes and thinkers, of protagonists who choose to live with wearable expressive art, those who choose to live by way of expression. We have chosen to operate with two rhythms and perspectives assigned to both monikers - ACW* and A-COLD-WALL*.
Simply, we have chosen to not compromise. Runway will always embody A-COLD-WALL*.
- Words by Samuel Ross
ABOUT A-COLD-WALL*
A-COLD-WALL* is the material study of social architecture. Through socially conscious fabric innovation, ACW* seeks to optimise human performance and, by the same stroke, comment on the collective experience. Launched in 2015 by Samuel Ross as a response to the British social climate, ACW* instigates a cultural conversation that celebrates the energy of youth across a range of mediums. Ostensibly a creator of clothing and product, ACW* utilises multitudinous other disciplines to inhabit the role of curator. Film, music, literature and physical exhibitions give texture through context. With the crucial discussion around class systems absorbed into the very DNA of ACW*, the brand moves into a more rational mode of creation.
CONNECT WITH A-COLD-WALL*
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Instagram: / acoldwall
Twitter: / acoldwall

[@meezanlmt]

Samuel Ross is really occupying interesting spot in fashion at the moment. The fact that this season seems so experimental means that last year was a good year fiancially speaking....he must prevail and remain consistent with his vision i see him having a strong tribe like Rick Owens if he stays true to himself and finds a meanigful way how to communicate his vision to the right audience.

[@matmart3812]

Congrats to Samuel and the whole team. Beautiful collection and set. Biggup to Kelvin Krash for the amazing soundtrack.

[@futuretyrant2905]

Samuel ross is so important to the space of design people don't even understand, he is the silent figure of shift in our space. Ive implemented so much of his ideas into my way of interprating good design.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Eastpak collab at 8:58? Looks awesome, total reinvention of their standard models and fits perfectly into the collection. Hyped for the release!

[@tvyneily8658]

Absolutely breathtaking. From start to finish. From the model selection all the way down to the soundtrack. The silhouettes are experimental and futuristic but yet seamlessly flow with the fashion world now. The colour palette, the scenery, the title of the show everything just makes sense! Amazing work by Samuel Ross and the A-Cold Wall team. You’ve gained a die hard follower after this true masterpiece.

[@robbiegraham5271]

love the dramatic soundscape

[@DeathrowDC]

Great gowns, beautiful gowns.

[@danielakang500]

Pumped for this

[@GametimeSlime]

Samuel Samuel Samuel. Well done 👏🏿

[@societyseven.]

Powerful work. Love from Toronto, Canada

[@robbiegraham5271]

thank you for this

[@arturfs]

Love it

[@societyseven.]

Full vision. No tone down.

[@YatinSrivastavaProject]

Making A/W Shows relevant again

[@phatana2490]

My favorite brand

[@Maorta_]

So hyped

[@proprodlc1777]

wow

[@RohilBorole]

Beautiful 🤤

[@wiktor6439]

Wow

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🖤

[@jaychima1]

Thoughts everyone?

[@bigtedward1587]

Great

[@dseven8756]

too cold

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Круто

[@shortcutcanggu]

pants with nylon is a key

[@robbiegraham5271]

floating in a liminal space

[@maxreard3050]

Upcoming

[@ette1427]

I NEED THOSE FUCKING ROAS SERIOUSLY

[@st3rfish951]

shouts out to kelvin

[@KaushikVidz]

In Love with A Cold Wall * clothing. Got 4 pieces from last collection.

[@malcolmsolomon37]

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