'Anonymous fashion' is perhaps the best way to describe the presentation of POST ARCHIVE FACTION's Fall/Winter offerings for 2018. The collection appears to be somewhat ominous since it is intended to be perceived as a faceless phenomenon. The models that strut the "false runway, constructed on the outskirts of Seoul," are expressionless which gives the overall vibe of the pieces an uncomfortable hint.
The Korean label strongly experiments with slouchy accented silhouettes that offer an interesting twist to tailoring. From the strappy backpack-style trenchcoat to the slouchy oversized hoodie with drawstring accents, the anonymous fashion really puts into question the notion of identity.
With a spark of futurism, POST ARCHIVE FACTION aims to communicate "the introduction process by both the label and its wearer."
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POST ARCHIVE FACTION Debuts Its FW18 Line as Anonymous Fashion
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