Who hasn’t romanticised their life a little bit – especially as the world around us turns into a dumpster fire? In his 1983 hit “A New England” Billy Bragg tried to navigate finding inspiration in Thatcher’s Britain, making do with artificial satellites in lieu of starry skies. The punky tune provided the perfect soundtrack to the London-based independent brand Denzilpatrick’s show, where motorcycle gang met mediaeval knights for the autumn/winter 2025 collection Everyday Majesty.
Presented at the Edith Neville Primary School just a few streets away from the hustle and bustle of King’s Cross, camaraderie and brotherhood were brought to the forefront, as the practical needs of modern London commuters mingled with the romance of mediaeval iconography. Against the protective soft comfort of padded trousers and merino wool knitwear, slogan-embellished silver breastplates were layered over knits and structured pinstripe shirts mimicked armour, with models wrapped in cosy helmet-like balaclavas and impeccably tailored trenchcoats.
Named after designer Daniel Gayle’s grandparents, Denzilpatrick was established in 2021 by Gayle and his husband and the brand’s artistic director, James Bosley, to provide a creative outlet and celebrate the multilayered identity of what it means to be a Londoner, with inspiration including Gayle’s mixed Irish and Jamaican heritage. This seamless and simultaneously bold blending of juxtaposing themes has always been a part of the brand’s DNA, with previous collections mixing the likes of London nightlife with Edwardian England and comparing uniformed workers to an orchestra. The starting point for the latest installment of their London Belongs to Me ethos? Westminster’s Gothic architecture. Once again Gayle and Bosley masterfully combined historical and cultural references with personal stories – with Bosley’s father’s involvement in speedway racing further informing the collection. George A. Romero’s 1981 film “Knightriders” – a quirky oeuvre recounting the tale of a troubled troupe of motorcycle-riding reenactors for the uninitiated non-film-nerds amongst us – was also directly referenced on a silk top with a print of a knight atop a motorcycle.
In keeping with its racing inspiration, Everyday Majesty remains a highly dynamic collection, with prints reminiscent of mud splatters, hints of fluttery feathers, and cardigans with knitted aiguillettes bobbing up and down, maintaining a sense of movement. Denzilpatrick establishes a modern heraldry through cheeky Britishness, carried over in details such as leather bags shaped like shields – available in oversized and mini (and already on this fashion editor’s wishlist). A dignified, yet joyful colour palette of rich royal red, teal, boysenberry purple, and cool gunmetal play into the idea of masculine peacocking.
Denzilpatrick encourage a sense of bravery to deconstruct and challenge conventional notions of masculinity. A sensual quality was introduced through the use of typically feminine fabrics such as luminous Japanese duchesse satin in a romantic red for functional trenches and structured trousers. With craftsmanship at the heart of every Denzilpatrick collection, this was continued through breastplates developed in collaboration with a traditional silversmith, and the use of textured jacquard with a crest pattern from one of the oldest weaving mills in Lyon, France.
Denzilpatrick’s autumnal offering is one of a contemporary protective shield readying its wearer for the battle of daily life, racing forward relentlessly. Everyday Majesty is a reminder that the mundane can be majestic – and that menswear can be cheeky and chic.
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Words: Florentyna Syperek
Photography: Adam Pietraszewski