Ambush Spring 2022
Yoon Ahn is planting a flag in the thriving outdoor market. For her spring 2022 Ambush collection, she introduced a new category called Ambush WKSP, pronounced Workshop, with outfits in technical fabrics suitable for town and country.
Think windbreakers, hoodies, cargo shorts and track pants in color-block patchworks pairing neutral and primary colors, or with psychedelic nature-inspired prints designed by graphic artist Hagihara Takuya.
“I’ve actually been spending a lot of time outdoors and being in the nature, so I was just kind of bringing that side into it,” said Ahn, noting that Japan allowed domestic travel during lockdown.
The influence of nature could also be felt in the rest of the collection, especially in the higher-end Artisanal pieces, including a sleeveless column dress covered in a dense layer of multicolored beads inspired by a floral landscape.
Crochet pieces, including hooded scarves and fringed bra tops, added textural depth to her signature relaxed tailoring. Inspired by the knitwear, Ahn used laser-cutting and braiding to bring texture to pieces like a buttermilk leather coat, or a lilac men’s shirt.
