Artist and designer Greg Lauren launches his latest retail installation today, “Barracks,” a 30-piece collection of jackets, gowns, and bags sewn from vintage military fabrics. Though Lauren (nephew of Ralph) originally trained as a painter, for the past several years he has become known for his exhibitions that examine clothing as art, from his stitched paper sculptures of classic men’s garments (“Alteration,” 2009) to his repurposing of vintage duffel bags and army pants. The collection ranges from $185 tees to $3,000 coats — including army-tent coats and thigh-high duffel-bag boots — and each garment is one-of-a-kind, down to the handwritten labels and care tags. In the spirit of the installation’s Veteran’s Day opening, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Operation Mend program, which treats military personnel wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Click ahead for a look at the installation.
Barracks, 125-127 Grand St., nr. Crosby St.; Nov. 11 through 18.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Vintage military fabrics are re-sewn into garments and bags.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Women’s backpack jacket.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Army tent dress.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Army pant bag, $475.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
U.S. Navy blanket coat. Jackets and coats range from $1,500 to $3,000.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Thigh-high duffel bag boots.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Army blanket vest.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Army tent Batman coat.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
E-1 khaki shirt jacket.
Barracks by Greg Lauren
Shawl-collar blanket jacket.
