With a proven track record—having assisted with JOHN GALLIANO’s collections since his student days and serving as a designer for PRADA and GUCCI during the TOM FORD era—the genius designer NEIL BARETT is an indispensable figure when discussing the fashion scene of the 2000s. His designs, featuring ultra-lightweight, high-gauge cotton knits and striking silhouettes that are slim-fitting and long, evoke a design aesthetic reminiscent of the current MIU MIU collection. It’s one of the archive brands I personally keep a close eye on.