For Korean designer Juun.J, wind is “the most beautiful [element] among the intangibles,” he wrote in an email.
Cue his spring collection, “Youth,” which turned windbreakers, zip-up sweaters and roomy shorts turn into dramatic gowns, billowing superhero capes and relaxed summer fare.
In a preview, the silhouettes seemed to be the utilitarian garments that he gravitates towards: dual-layered nylon parkas, cargo pants, sharply tailored jackets and boiler suits in a muted color palette, with occasional looks in primary shades.
But in the video, he made good on the idea of wind as the perfect addition to the collection. As his cast stepped out into the open air, their outfits — most in ultra-light sports-grade nylon, cotton and summer-weight wool — came alive, making them look like characters in an aviation-themed action movie.
That impression was reinforced by the bespoke score titled “You Get Off (With Juun.J),” composed by Korean musician Code Kunst, who made a cameo among the models. “I was a huge fan, and when I reached out to suggest a collaboration, I found out he was a fan of [my work],” the designer revealed.
