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Liberty Smith - Defenda

Liberty Smith - Defenda

London, United Kingdom
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE University of Westminster
Course Defenda
SPECIALISMS Menswear

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Defenda is a menswear brand fusing sportswear, streetwear, and historical references to create clothing that performs under pressure. Known for modular construction, advanced fabric technology, and hands-on experimentation, the label redefines utility through a distinct blend of nostalgia, engineering, and cultural commentary. Defenda draws heavily from early 2000s British lad culture football casuals, terrace style, and the raw, working-class energy of grime, bassline, and dubstep music. Its silhouettes reflect that world: zipped-up track jackets, slouched layers, and garments built for motion and attitude. What makes Defenda unique is its collision of hyper-masculine codes with elements of historical British dress. Corsets and bonnets, symbols of restriction and femininity, are deconstructed and rebuilt with a technical edge. Corset inspired structures become adjustable tension systems; bonnets evolve into sculptural hoods. This contrast creates pieces that speak to control and freedom, softness and strength. Technical fabrics drive the brand’s innovation stretch knits, waterproof coatings, dyed fabrics, breathable mesh all chosen for durability, movement, and adaptability. Each piece is made to function in real life, not just on the runway. Though rooted in menswear, Defenda resists limits. The garments are designed for anyone who connects with their energy, regardless of gender or age. The goal is always transformation: of materials, bodies, and cultural codes. Defenda is more than a label it’s a statement. Every collection is a response to the world outside: fast, unpredictable, and real. With an unapologetic edge and a foundation in performance, Defenda represents a new kind of uniform. One made not just to look good, but to survive.

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