Which London-based designer founded A-COLD-WALL* in 2015?

Samuel Ross founded A-COLD-WALL* in 2015.

Ross created A-COLD-WALL* as a design project examining British class, architecture, workwear, and the visual language of urban environments. The label became recognized for its sharply structured silhouettes, industrial materials, muted colors, and references to concrete, construction, and public space.

Ross’s approach helped place technical clothing and socially informed design at the center of contemporary streetwear. The label later appeared in major fashion presentations and collaborated with companies including Nike, bringing its architectural language to footwear and performance-inspired products.

A-COLD-WALL* is sometimes connected to Virgil Abloh because Ross worked as an assistant and collaborator in Abloh’s orbit early in his career. However, Abloh did not found A-COLD-WALL*; Samuel Ross established the label and remains the name attached to its origin.