Shawn Collins is an intriguing study of contradiction; his laid-back casual American attitude is effortlessly fused with a strong European sensibility for luxury and the finest craftsmanship.

Shawn likes jackets in traditional Scottish wools featuring oversized snap buttons that are mixed with military inspired coats in pure Melton lambs wool or classic English all-weather cottons. His cashmere sweaters are spun from the finest quality Todd & Duncan yarns and are decorated with brightly colored appliqué designs inspired by skate and street wear. He wears his tuxedo with a cashmere thermal and a pair of Chucks. Shawn's pants are loose not baggy, and offer an easy alternative to jeans. Chunky six-ply cashmeres are fastened with large YKK zippers or masculine woven leather buttons. Formal jackets are impeccably constructed and finished, yet left unlined for ease of wear.

Shawn Collins likes the easy luxury of modern men's sportswear. He is heavily influenced by the more than eight years he spent in Paris working with a number of designers including John Galliano, but he is inspired by the casual glamour of living in L.A. His clothes are for the man who is confident and enjoys luxury but isn't looking for anything fussy or overtly trend-led. The result is luxe, clearly masculine, modern and relaxed.

Shawn Collins launched his first menswear collection in 2005. He was on of the few young designers selected and personally bought by Junya Watanabe for inclusion in Dover Street Market, the first multi-brand store opened by Comme des Garcons in London. Since moving to L.A., he has become a favorite of the film and music set, designing a number of unique pieces for Oscar-winning actors and Grammy award-winning musicians.