Parisian parking garage meets avant-garde runway. Juun.J’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, aptly titled “ECCENTRIC,” takes us on an exciting journey through the designer’s signature lens, where classic materials are playfully reinvented and boundaries are gleefully blurred.
From wool to sequins, tailoring takes center stage. Juun.J, the creative mind behind the label and a true pioneer, pushes the boundaries of traditional tailoring by breathing new life into familiar fabrics like wool, leather and denim. Think exaggerated silhouettes, unexpected juxtapositions and a dash of sequin-studded rebellion against the backdrop of Parisian concrete.
Khaki and navy get a luminous upgrade. Neutrals shed their predictable skin in this collection. Traditionally associated with understated chic, khaki and navy are imbued with a unique sheen that adds unexpected depth and dimension to the garments. Even the humble tartan gets a fiery makeover, bursting onto the scene in vibrant shades of orange, a testament to Junn.J’s playful defiance of expectations.
Dismantling boundaries, one stitch at a time. “Beyond the boundaries of gender, this collection transcends the limits of items, materials, and styling,” declares Juun.J, and boy, does he. He masterfully dismantles the walls that confine fashion, blurring the lines between ready-to-wear and couture, and challenging our preconceived notions of what clothing “should” be.
From grunge to slick: A dichotomy in denim. Remember those worn-out denim jackets relegated to the back of your closet? Juun.J transforms them into chiseled suits, giving them a new lease on life. Bleached and spray-painted plaits balloon into miniskirts, a testament to the designer’s ability to find beauty in the unexpected.
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Classic reimagined, tailoring elevated. The collection opens with a confident nod to tradition. Double-breasted suits, biker jackets and tailored wide-leg trousers are stripped back to their essence, playing with matte and shiny textures to create a sophisticated yet simple aesthetic.
Surreal silhouettes and outlandish opulence. But Juun.J wouldn’t be Juun.J without a touch of the avant-garde. Silhouettes are stretched to surreal proportions, with exaggerated shoulders and abbreviated outerwear stealing the show. Giant overcoats, oversized furs and buttery leather hoodies add to the offbeat charm, making this collection a feast for the eyes and a challenge to the status quo.
A cohesive whole or a kaleidoscope of ideas? While Juun.J’s “ECCENTRIC” bursts with brilliant ideas, some might argue that they don’t always coalesce into a perfectly cohesive whole. The final act, in which the cast appears in identical black velvet longline suits, feels like a sudden shift, leaving a lingering sense of “what if?”
Ultimately, Juun.J’s Fall/Winter 2024 is a collection that revels in the unexpected. It’s a celebration of individuality, a defiant rejection of fashion’s rigid boundaries, and a testament to the transformative power of a single sequin against the stark backdrop of Parisian concrete.
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