South Korean fashion label POST ARCHIVE FACTION introduces the 4.0 collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 season and it is full of simplistic designs. The seasonal capsule focuses on utility and experimental design with a focus on movement. The shapes explore new irregular function in the ways the the silhouette collapses onto the body.
The uniform-like apparel includes a selection of shirts, some bottoms, windbreakers, and some suit jackets. Notably, there are details such as the seam lining position and practical details that include the stretchy elbow panels and expansive utility pockets. The pieces arrive in some muted black and gray colorways with additional brighter options including yellow, neon green, navy green, and a blue gray hue.
Experimental Utility Summer Apparel
POST ARCHIVE FACTION's 4.0 Collection is Simplistic
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Utility Apparel - Fashion brands can innovate by creating simplistic designs with utility features for movement and practicality.
2. Experimental Design - The focus on movement in apparel design allows for experimentation to create new and irregular silhouettes.
3. Muted and Bright Colorways - Designers can play with both muted black and gray colors as well as brighter options such as yellow, neon green, navy green, and blue gray.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can create utility apparel with practical details to appeal to consumers who value movement and comfort.
2. Sportswear - Sportswear brands can adopt experimental design with a focus on movement to create activewear that enhances athletes' performance.
3. Outdoor Apparel - Outdoor apparel brands can utilize both muted and bright colorways to attract consumers who value both practicality and fashion in their gear.