Tommy Hilfiger has launched the Tommy X Romeo capsule collection for autumn 2021 in collaboration with Brooklyn designer Romeo Hunte.

As per a Textile Value Chain report, the limited-edition piece collection combines two distinct design approaches to create a modern perspective on streetwear. It uses Hunte’s deconstruction to recreate artefacts from the Tommy Hilfiger archives in this collection. The result is non-gender-specific outerwear and deconstructed outfits that seamlessly combine Hilfiger prep with Brooklyn streetstyle. Hunte collaborates with Hilfiger to reinterpret classic Hilfiger looks to produce refined pieces with a twist. Items are cut to unusual proportions and have out-of-place fastenings and hems to create unique silhouettes.

With clashing fabrics and colors for bold twists, Hunte’s inclination to recycle materials adds a mixed media touch to each item. The legendary Tommy trench coat has been reconstructed into a three-way jacket with bright yellow sleeves and text on the back. Another is a brilliant green blazer with zips at the side seams that remove the sleeves and restructure the jacket’s frame. Hunte used old Hilfiger fabrics to produce a selection of runway and ready-to-wear outfits, similar to a previous AW2020 Romeo Hunte collection. Hunte recycled 12 vintage pieces supplied by Hilfiger, who then designed a variety of deconstructed suits and outfits in his distinctive style.