After being given his first vintage piece by Paul Smith in 1978, the trajectory of Nigel Cabourn’s career changed forever. Ditching 60s pop-inspired clothing for high-quality, military-inspired pieces, Cabourn became infatuated with the past rather than the present. And that is still relevant to the brand today, visible through its range of durable trousers, functional dungarees and highly-anticipated collaborations.