Benjamin Robin's Ritual Touch Explores Masculinity and Touch
Designer Benjamin Robin has unveiled his new clothing line titled Ritual Touch, part of the Collection.05 series. This collection delves into the nuances of traditional masculinity through the sport of rugby, highlighting its communal aspects where players support one another while reexamining conventional notions of strength. Robin's work continues to navigate masculinity as performance, focusing on the "Small Town Boy" grappling with societal expectations and identity. The pieces showcase intricate details like curved plackets and modified hems, inspired by early 20th-century rugby attire and military fashion. The collection can be viewed online at benjamin-robin.com.
Key facts
- Benjamin Robin released Collection.05, Ritual Touch.
- The collection explores masculinity through rugby's physical intimacy.
- Robin's work focuses on the 'Small Town Boy' character.
- Garments include curved plackets, lifted knits, and pulled hems.
- References include 1920s-30s rugby uniforms and military dress.
- Barbara Kruger's quote guided the collection.
- The collection is available at benjamin-robin.com.
- Robin aims to show vulnerability and strength as coexisting.
Entities
Artists
- Benjamin Robin
- Barbara Kruger
- Lewis Robert Cameron
- Michael Morton
- Benjamin Ingham
- Finny
- Cas
- Cat
- Todd Lamming
- Dan Marston
- James Clark
Institutions
- BENJAMIN ROBIN
- Kaltblut Magazine
- Omega Mgmt