
UK / European
A-COLD-WALL*
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
2015
Founder
Samuel Ross
Brand Story
Samuel Ross's London label translates British class semiotics into industrial silhouettes. The branding adopted exposed seams and architectural restraint.
Timeline
- 2015
Founded by Samuel Ross
Former Virgil Abloh assistant Samuel Ross launches A-COLD-WALL* exploring British class semiotics.
- 2017
London Fashion Week debut
ACW* first runway show at LFW launches Ross as a major British menswear voice.
- 2018
Nike Vapormax collaboration
First ACW* × Nike sneaker; deconstructed Vapormax becomes hyped release.
- 2023
Hublot watch design
Samuel Ross designs limited Hublot watches; ACW* expands into product design.