The London label Aries joins forces with Baracuta to rework two timeless silhouettes of the British brand through upcycling.

London luxury streetwear brand Aries and British brand Baracuta team up for the first time on an exclusive capsule collection, upcycling two timeless outerwear silhouettes from Baracuta with typos and Aries' classic Greek logo.

Conceived ten years ago, Aries' graphic language serves as the starting point for the celebration, with its eclectic style and cultural references from the 80s and 90s. The collections are combined with a meticulous approach to design, with production based in Italy.

These same values are shared by Manchester-born Baracuta, whose commitment to "Made in the UK" gave birth to the original Harrington jacket.

The collaboration focuses on the contrast between the two brands, reinterpreting the classic Baracuta look juxtaposed with Aries' sharp design and style.

The reworked jackets from the collection are captured in the busy streets through the lens of photographer Winter Vanderbrink, renowned for his work on urban youth culture and the stressful intensity of city centers, highlighting the contrast between the harshness of concrete and the softness of youth.

Drawn from the Baracuta archives, the original Baracuta fabric G9 Harrington jackets and classic G12 Macs are reworked and laser-engraved at the Aries factory in Northern Italy. No two jackets are identical, as they are adorned with repeating Aries Greek logos and antique columns throughout the design, reminiscent of Aries' famous destroyed denim. Retaining their iconic Fraser tartan lining and available in Army Green, Tan, and Black colorways, the jackets feature a detachable classic Aries silver and gold carabiner and a genuine leather tassel, celebrating the streetwear label's signature touches.

The Aries x Baracuta laser-etched G9 Harrington jacket (€460) and the G12 in laser-etched fabric (€695) have been available since Wednesday, May 15th at Aries (ariesrise.com) and Baracuta (baracuta.com) and at the Aries flagship store in Soho, London.

About Aries

Aries is a non-gendered luxury streetwear brand, made in Italy and created in London. Founded by Sofia Prantera of Silas and Holmes, Aries was born out of an ongoing love for trash culture, outsider art, graphics, and illustration. The collections reflect the Central Saint Martins graduate designer's training and fascination with garment dyeing and printing, as well as a meticulous approach to garment construction.

Aries is also committed to its own cultural production through the release of self-published books, international art exhibitions, experiences, and collaborations, working with modern artists and image-makers who are an integral part of the Aries world, community, and family.

About Baracuta

Baracuta is one of the historic British clothing brands and is now owned by WP Lavori in Corso, an Italian company founded in 1982 in Bologna by Cristina Calori and her father Giuseppe. Born in Manchester in 1937, Baracuta's iconic G9, G4, G10, and G12 have become timeless classics. The One and Only G9 Harrington jacket remains one of the most famous icons in the history of menswear. Created by the Miller brothers in 1938, it features the Fraser tartan lining, gifted to the Millers by Lord Fraser of the Lovat family, and is recognizable by the incomparable umbrella design on the back.