An alumni of Central Saint Martins, his artistic development grew in social circles like Slam City Skates, a shop that in the late eighties and early nineties, became the epicenter of London culture. Not only could it be accredited to creating a whole new style, but bringing together a powerful network of influential profiles for decades to come. Even now, three decades later, many of those same profiles have evolved into some of the main players in fashion and art.
It was from there Holmes and Silas were born, two brands Purcell created together with Sofia Prantera, his current partner at Aries Arise; a perfect example of work that blends the spirit of DIY, pop art, trash and science fiction. In parallel, he’s also done illustrations for brands like Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Palace, and a new collection together with Vault by Vans.
