Designer JiyongKim, invited as a special guest at the 110th edition of Pitti Uomo, presented his unique vision in Florence. Choosing an exhibition format over a traditional runway show, he artistically expressed the traces time leaves on garments through his signature sun-bleaching technique. This presentation, closer to installation art than a fashion show, offered a fresh approach to fashion and temporality.
The centerpiece was a large-scale installation documenting the transformation of a coat as it faded naturally over 100 days of sun exposure. This work visualized the intersection where controlled design meets natural serendipity, most intuitively revealing JiyongKim's philosophy of 'garments that wear time.' The coats displayed at different stages of bleaching created an impression akin to unfolding a spectrum of time itself.
The second PUMA collaboration sneaker, the Cell Geo 1, was also unveiled. Presented alongside the new season collection, this sneaker represents the fusion of JiyongKim's experimental sensibility with PUMA's sports heritage. The exhibition has been recognized as proof of how a Korean designer can redefine fashion with a distinctive language on one of the world's most prestigious menswear platforms.
Pitti Uomo, held annually in Florence each January and June, is a global menswear trade show that sets trends for the international fashion industry. JiyongKim's invitation served as another confirmation of Korean fashion's rising prominence on the world stage.
The centerpiece was a large-scale installation documenting the transformation of a coat as it faded naturally over 100 days of sun exposure. This work visualized the intersection where controlled design meets natural serendipity, most intuitively revealing JiyongKim's philosophy of 'garments that wear time.' The coats displayed at different stages of bleaching created an impression akin to unfolding a spectrum of time itself.
The second PUMA collaboration sneaker, the Cell Geo 1, was also unveiled. Presented alongside the new season collection, this sneaker represents the fusion of JiyongKim's experimental sensibility with PUMA's sports heritage. The exhibition has been recognized as proof of how a Korean designer can redefine fashion with a distinctive language on one of the world's most prestigious menswear platforms.
Pitti Uomo, held annually in Florence each January and June, is a global menswear trade show that sets trends for the international fashion industry. JiyongKim's invitation served as another confirmation of Korean fashion's rising prominence on the world stage.
FAQ
What special technique did Jiyong Kim showcase at Pitti Uomo 110?
Jiyong Kim presented a large-scale installation work using sun-bleaching technique, displaying coats naturally fading from day zero to day one hundred. This signature technique artistically expresses the traces that time leaves on garments.
What is the collaboration product between Jiyong Kim and PUMA?
At Pitti Uomo 110, Jiyong Kim unveiled the Cell Geo 1, his second collaboration sneaker with PUMA. The sneaker represents a fusion of the designer's experimental sensibility with PUMA's sports heritage.
What is Pitti Uomo?
Pitti Uomo is the world's most prestigious menswear trade show held every January and June in Florence, Italy. As a stage that leads global fashion industry trends, Jiyong Kim was invited as special guest for its one hundred tenth edition.
