Reece Yeboah signs an urban capsule inspired by streetwear for COS
Cassidy STEPHENS
On Thursday January 26, designer Reece Yeboah unveiled a capsule collection for the COSGivenchyBurberryRiccardo Tisci
Made up of some forty pieces of men’s ready-to-wear and unisex accessories, the sophisticated aesthetic of this collaboration features kaleidoscopic patterns (like the visual and audio landscape of the show), such as dotted lines on tie and dye knits, broad stripes on generous down jackets, and a check pattern on COS reversible coats, jackets and waistcoats.
In line with the collection’s name, a beige suit is adorned with a coffee-coloured butterfly print and dark shades and hypnotic black pieces are punctuated by a bright yellow.
To complete the outfit: a pair of sunglasses, beach shoes with notched soles, embroidered “Yeboah” caps and hats flocked with cotton flowers, which is the logo of the collaboration along with the words “helping others”, the literal translation of the young Ghanaian designer’s family name.
Born in West London, Reece Yeboah graduated from Kensington and Chelsea College with a degree in Fashion Arts and Design. By collaborating with COS, a mid-range label launched in March 2007 by Swedish group H&M
The limited edition capsule collection has been available in COS shops worldwide and on the COS e-shop since Wednesday February 1.