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Outsiders Division SS27: The Art of Never Growing Up

Outsiders Division, the Barcelona label for adults who haven’t grown up, presents Groomed and Horny: Adolescence at 080 Barcelona Fashion. Founder David Méndez Alonso moves from childhood nostalgia to the awkward, thrilling discovery of desire, playing with tailoring that undresses itself and school wardrobes with a provocative twist. Avessa remembers why growing up was never meant to mean leaving the dreamer behind.

By Majo Velásquez

Updated 03:03 pm EST, Nov 2, 2026

Published 06:00 am EST, Nov 2, 2026

Photo Credits: 080 Barcelona Fashion

Outsiders Division SS27: The Art of Never Growing Up

By Majo Velásquez

Runway

Updated 03:03 pm EST, November 2, 2026

Published 06:00 am EST, November 2, 2026

Photo Credits: 080 Barcelona Fashion

We are officially adults. We wake up early, go to work, take on responsibilities, and repeat the same routines day after day. Somewhere along the way, adulthood can become repetitive and very predictable. That’s why sometimes, just sometimes, I find myself missing the freedom of being a kid, when imagination had no limits and growing up felt like a distant possibility.

That feeling lies undoubtedly at the heart of Outsiders Division SS27 “Groomed & Horny”

Founded in Barcelona in 2012 by multidisciplinary artist David Méndez Alonso, the label was born from a desire to challenge fashion’s repetitiveness and celebrate those who refuse to conform. Its philosophy, “Adults who haven’t grown up”, is not about dressing childishly. It’s about refusing to abandon curiosity, eccentricity, and playfulness. Through its signature Preppy-Punk aesthetic, we see traditional tailoring meeting exaggerated graphics, nostalgic references, and unconventional silhouettes.

Innocence, desire and a Parisian club

For spring-summer 2027, presented at 080 Barcelona Fashion, Outsiders Division takes its imaginary characters into a new chapter with Groomed and Horny: Adolescence.

While previous collections explored childhood nostalgia, this season introduces the awkward, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming discovery of attraction, sexuality, and identity that occurs during our teenage years. Inspired by Méndez Alonso’s visit to a Parisian club where guests remove their outer clothing, the collection explores the tension between dressing and undressing, innocence and desire.

Dressing, undressing, repeat

The contradiction appeared throughout the runway. A seemingly traditional tailored ensemble, complete with shirt, trousers, and bow tie, revealed lingerie-inspired construction from behind. Corseted and neat pieces imitated naked torsos, while dresses with bows and exaggerated proportions brought drama to youthful silhouettes. Cable-knit sweaters, polo shirts, and pleated skirts recall school wardrobes, now remade through a more provocative lens.

What makes this collection compelling is how naturally it extends the brand’s philosophy. Its characters are growing up, yet they have not lost the imagination that defines them.

Adulthood rarely gives us permission to revisit the younger version of ourselves, the curious, naive dreamers who believed anything was possible. Outsiders Division SS27 reminds us that perhaps growing up was never supposed to mean leaving them behind.

The Collection

Majo Velásquez

Associate Fashion Editor

Fashion student and writer Maria Jose is on a mission to reveal the stories behind the clothes we wear. Combining her love for literature, research, and storytelling, she uses fashion as her primary lens to explore the industry. For her, writing means taking something seemingly distant and making it feel personal, meaningful, and alive.

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