When two of Scotland’s finest exports came together it was always going to be an occasion to remember. As the knitwear brand enters a new chapter, Tilda Swinton, London-born but a Scot at heart, sits down with recently appointed Design Director Alistair Carr who talks us through his very first collection, now available in the brand’s new digital space at thecorner.com.

DISCOVER THE NEW COLLECTION ON THECORNER.COM

Tilda Swinton is one of those few women blessed with the rare gift of being able to wear anything and make it their own. And while quite a few designers have made her their muse over the years, it seems it wasn’t until she became the face of Pringle that her true match was found. Who better than someone who truly understands the brand to introduce us to the man under whose creative direction Pringle is now taking its heritage to new levels?
From London Underground’s seat fabric choices to avant-garde designs from the 1960s, it seems there is no end to Alistair’s inspirations. His debut Spring/Summer 2012 collections draw from a certain kind of modernism while featuring exciting digital prints. A strong statement that signals an exciting new direction for the brand. How so? Find out now in this exclusive interview.

ABOUT ALISTAIR CARR

British born Alistair Carr was appointed as Design Director in March 2011 with a brief to reinvent the brand for the 21st century. Carr joins with a career at luxury fashion houses including Marni, Chloe and, most recently, Balenciaga.
Carr’s pedigree was honed on the MA course at Central Saint Martins in London, under Professor Louise Wilson OBE. Having graduated in 2003 Carr went on to launch his own label ‘Alistair Carr’ showing for three seasons at London Fashion Week. During this time he won a series of prestigious awards and sponsorships.
Alistair moved to Milan in 2005 to work for Marni under the direction of Paulo Melim Anderson before an opportunity brought him to Paris in 2006 with Cacharel promptly following with an opening at Balenciaga under Nicolas Ghesquière until his recent appointment with Pringle of Scotland.
A new chapter in Pringle of Scotland’s near 200 year old history now leads Carr’s passion for both cutting-edge and contemporary luxury design to explore the rich heritage of the brand making this the perfect alliance for Pringle of Scotland.