For Fall/Winter 2025, Our Legacy presents ‘AULA’, a collection named after the Swedish word for assembly hall. The collection is a study of ‘transformation’, exploring how identity shifts in public spaces as we are observed, perform and are subtly shaped by our environment and roles.
The collection’s palette draws from the atmosphere of a traditional tobacco shop. Deep browns, ash greys, muted greens, and smoke-stained yellows create a rich tapestry of colour that evokes aged wood, worn leather, and the textures of memory.
This theme is rooted in the personal insights of Creative Director Christopher Nying, who reflects: “The way our surroundings influence the personas we adopt has always intrigued me. I picture a tobacconist, ordinary and practical during the workday, stepping into an entirely different character at night, vibrant and expressive. Similarly, I once ran into an old hockey teammate in the park while he was playing with his kids. At first, I didn’t even recognize him. It’s funny how environment and context can blur the lines of recognition, making someone so familiar feel like a stranger until it all clicks.”
The exploration of identity is realised through garments that embody both formal and casual settings. The sharp, on-duty persona is reflected in pieces like the Ceremony Blazer and matching Borrowed Chino, both crafted from a refined coal black link stripe weave, and the crisp Beyond Shirt in iron stripe ceremony viscose. For a more relaxed, evening persona, the collection offers the textured Evening Polo in pub argyle fine wool, a comfortable Borrowed Shirt in Iowa flannel check, and the Box T-Shirt in tasty raisin lace stencil. The collection's core themes are further grounded in its material details, from the rich deep americano leather of the Camion Leather Boot to the subtle detail of the Faux Leather Tie in black, reflecting the palette of aged wood and worn leather.
‘AULA’ represents a conceptual evolution for Our Legacy, moving beyond the brand's signature subtlety and off-beat elegance. It uses clothing as a medium for a more profound exploration of mood, presence, and self-expression.
Explore the Our Legacy FW25 collection in store and online at WORKSHOP.
