Essentials: Fergus Purcell

Fergus Purcell might not be a name that immediately ring bells, yet the British illustrator, graphic artist and designer stands behind some of fashion and skateboarding’s most compelling projects. Having collaborated with a slew of brands from both spectrum of fashion (such as Palace Skateboards and Marc by Marc Jacobs), in addition to founding his imprint Aries, Purcell continues to stay true to his ethos, staying behind the camera and letting his work speak for itself. In his Essentials, Purcell showcase a number of items that reflect his creative disposition.

In lieu of gold bracelets or a luxury timepiece, Purcell prefers friendship bracelets and a simple quartz watch. He also brings a personal touch to his clothing, rocking a custom denim jacket which he hand embroidered himself, and a personalized beanie that pays homage to his favorite author, Philip K. Dick. Other staples of Purcell’s daily essentials include an iPod and sci-fi paperbacks And when inspiration strikes, Purcell is always ready with a sketchbook and pen on hand. Take a closer look at Purcell’s Essentials above and head to Aries for more on his label.