Fashion / IncomingI am ColinDazed Digital talks to Colin nee Nick to find out about menswear label I am Colin and why he enjoys hanging around launderettes.ShareLink copied ✔️April 1, 2009FashionIncomingTextMartina RandlesI am Colin I am Colin is a new menswear label with an interestingly awkward fictional muse. Colin is the geek inside all of us, the new fangled man, lost in a world of uncertainty, well, not quite lost, more just sitting in a launderette in his underwear. Dazed Digital delves into Colin’s creators psyche to discover how well adjusted a character, Colin is.Dazed Digital: Are you Colin?I Am Colin: I am Colin... well sort of... but, my real name is Nick. DD: Who is Colin based on?I Am Colin: Colin is an expression of the real man inside every man. He's that part of us that doesn't measure up to the pressures of our culture - to look good and feel good all of the time – a fashionable anti-hero.DD: What does Colin dream of?I Am Colin: Success and girls. He has never experienced either of them. DD: Does Colin have any friends or Pets?I Am Colin: Colin's two best friends are Jesus and his dog Dave. Aka 'Dave the Dog'. DD: Where does Colin hang out?I Am Colin: Mostly in his caravan; it's the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. DD: Does Colin often sit around in his pants?I Am Colin: Yes. Particularly in the local launderette. He thinks he's that bloke off the old Levi's adverts.DD: Where can I find ‘I am Colin’?I Am Colin: Online and at Moda Menswear in Hertfordshire and Mulas in Florence, Italy. He is a bit of a recluse.DD: Where does Colin hope to go in the future?I Am Colin: Having been round most British shores in his caravan - Blackpool, Skegness and Great Yarmouth – he would like to venture further afield, perhaps Paris, Milan and New York?DD: Who does Colin want to dress?I Am Colin: He says David Beckham, because he's a good Essex boy who loves nothing more than lounging around in his underpants.DD: What does Colin plan to make next?I Am Colin: Socks and pants, and a full range of menswear including shirts, knitwear and jackets.DD: Did Colin ever appear in the Mr Muscle adverts?I Am Colin: It's a widely held belief that Colin did appear in the Mr Muscle TV adverts, however I'm sad to reveal it's actually a myth. DD: Does Colin have a life philosophy?I Am Colin: 'Many of life's failures are people who did not realise how close they were to success when they gave up.' Thomas Edison. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREJane Wade’s AW26 show was a reminder to touch grassA rare Maison Martin Margiela archive is going on sale in New YorkEscentric MoleculesMolecule 01 + Champaca is Escentric Molecules’ latest sultry scentVampires took over the runway at Collina Strada AW26Proenza Schouler AW26: Backstage images from Rachel Scott’s debutUGG’s new clogs and mules are Olympian-approvedWuthering Heights’ costume design doesn’t owe you historical accuracy New York, London, Milan and Paris: What to expect from the AW26 seasonFashion idol: Revisiting Rosé’s 25 greatest style momentsThis New York designer wants you to feel your heartbreakHow Nike is leading the sport-tech revolutionIn pictures: Mia Khalifa is a fully fledged fashion girlEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy