For Pre-Fall 21, Erdem has captured the mood of the English eccentric way of dressing, popularised in the first half of the 20th century by a crowd of precocious and bright young things.

The English eccentrics relished the clash of high and low culture; rules were acknowledged then broken with gusto. This meant country clothing worn in urban society. Evening wear mixed with daywear, formal with informal. Masculine items would bring a sharp or slouchy feeling to more feminine silhouettes. Utility garments lent a playful edge to clothing of a more delicate glamour. This is the spirit of Erdem’s collection.