Besides peanut butter and chocolate, there is no 

better  collaboration than graffiti and military when 

it comes to mens fashion. As for artist and fashion 

designer partnerships, the concept is absolutely 

nothing new, but the line Distilled is very new. 

Founded by Matty Merrill, formerly a designer at 

Triple 5 Soul, his mission with his line was to 

collaborate from phase one with artists on his 

concept pieces such as the Adam5-100, pictured 

here. Named after the Oakland-based graffiti artist

 with whom Merrill collaborated, it’s in the details 

that this becomes more of a statement than another 

re-interpretation of an old concept. Classic form meets useful function in this 

winter coat made of Melton wool which is used in military garb to retain warmth

while reflecting water. There’s an accessible interior pocket inspired by the 

artists need to have a concealed place for spray cans and stencil rolls -translated 

to the general public = Iphone and party flyers. Adam5-100’s trademark 

screen-printing work is on the inner lining for more personalized detailing along 

with a leather headphone eyelet for easy ear-bud access. We look forward to 

seeing more from the label Distilled.