Ernest W Baker FW24 at Paris Men Fashion Week

Ernest W Baker FW24 at Paris Men Fashion Week. Since Ernest W. Baker’s origin, inspiration has been derived from the simple intention of reinterpreting classic dress codes into tomorrow’s aesthetic.

The idea of taking garments from a grandparent’s closet and bringing them into the current culture has been a consistent element in each collection. For the Ernest W Baker Fall Winter 2024 – 2025 collection, the brand continue to push this duality, through the lens of youthful rebelliousness.

Ernest W Baker FW24 collection stays true to the brand’s original foundation where details of cut, material and fit matter, while pushing the boundaries, layering the new with a bold, defiant attitude.

Ernest W Baker FW24 collection reflects the parody of classic chic with a youthful sense of defiance; contrasting the timeless perspective of youth, questioning the status quo, with the steadfast reality of adulthood. This ability to move between places and time is evident in pieces that reflect an edgy reinterpretation of classicness, the iconic Baroque motif reworked into a quilted jacquard overcoat, a vintage tartan wool lining is upcycled into tailored pieces, gothic jewelryembellishes looks and appliqued gold studs are used throughout the collection reminiscent of the DIY attitude reflected in punk culture.

This season a collection video accompanies the brand’s Lookbook. The theme in both is the contrast of adolescent cockiness/optimism/defiance with unrequited love. The characters are presented in an imagined award ceremony, the culmination of a significant achievement and disappointingly realize that in the end nothing has changed.

Ernest W Baker Fall Winter 2024 – 2025 collection has given us reason to pause, recalling our own tumultuous adolescent years, filled with contrasting novel emotions, and a desire to express our bold yet subtle uniqueness.