g-lab: an architectural concept for F/W 2017/18

The ultimate jacket: Björn Gericke's vision when he founded his label g-lab was to achieve nothing less than this. Growing up in a family who had made a name for themselves with their motorbike clothing, the Düsseldorf designer came into contact with functional clothing early on. In 2010 he founded g-lab and, from that point on, has shown what functional outerwear means to him: urban, high-quality jackets that protect against wind and bad weather while also looking extremely cool.

“For the FW17 season we have taken our inspiration from the urban dichotomy of architecture. Sharp geometry contrasts with softly flowing surfaces. The feeling: minimalism tinged with high levels of emotion. Pure and straight and, at the same time, intoxicating or feminine. We have approached the development of the collection with a new self-image this year and have dared to take a bigger leap forward than before. The result: completely reinterpreted classics, strong contours and ultra-contemporary, high-tech materials that do not reveal their function on first glance but make an impression thanks to their look and feel and the interplay with the silhouette,” explains Björn Gericke, discussing the Fall/Winter 2017/18 collection.

The men's styles for the coming season therefore radiate simplicity, clarity and elegance. For Fall/Winter 2017/18 classics like the ‘Broker’ jacket and the ‘Venture’ short coat are joined by the snappily named ‘Aviator’ bomber jacket, which is edged with sheepskin. There is also a new bomber jacket for women as ‘Estelle’ joins the collection; while the oversized trend is reflected in the ‘Audrey’, ‘Vivid’ and ‘Nova’ designs. ‘Vega’ makes an appearance in sought-after denim and ‘Estelle’ adds an element of wow in a pale, feminine ‘dusty rose’ shade and featuring high-tech wool.

g-lab’s 3-in-1 jackets, including the ‘Nova’, ‘Venture’ and ‘Broker’ designs, can be worn 365 days of the year; while the 2-in-1 models are suitable for three-season wear (from spring to autumn). The waterproofing ability with a water column of up to 10,000 mm and fully welded seams, as well as ultra-thin, high-performance membranes, ensure that the products are completely impermeable to wind yet remain breathable at the same time. Thanks to their innovative materials the jackets are warm, yet also lightweight and packable: the finishing touch to a collection that has been cleverly thought through from start to finish.

You can find g-lab at Premium Berlin in Hall 3.