UNDERCOVER 2011-12 A/W
JUN TAKAHASHI ‘MIRROR’ JUN TAKAHASHI
After a three-year break, Undercover is back in Paris fashion scene. Jun Takahashi has named the Undercover Autumn/Winter collection ‘Mirror’, a humourous take on signature items from his previous collections.
Not unlike what one would expect from Undercover, ‘Mirror’ collection captures the mood of a dark fantasy. Previous designs have resurfaced as a collective representation of Takahashi’s creativity. In the menswear collection, coat collar sewn with distressed detailing is derieved from Autumn/Winter 2005 ‘Arts and Crafts’ collection; in the womenswear collection, stripy tops shown in natural and distorted forms are taken from Spring/Summer 2004 ‘Languid’ collection. Red boots made for menswear collection in the 90’s are resurrected as women’s. All the familiar elements are put together and taken apart again in this collection.
Jun Takahashi fuses everyday aesthetic with glamour (signature of his early days), as the core of this season. Rabbit fur removable trimming is added on women’s biker jacket, perfect for everyday or special occasions. Trousers, a key item in menswear collection since several seasons ago, are added with wool. Adding leather and Gore-Tex with tailoring is also a surprising take. Carrying the popular kitten and food print clutch bag from last season forward, they are made in leather this season. The kitten print is adorned with grey fur, a quirky spin on chic aesthetic. Both menswear and womenswear collections are now available in Undercover Hong Kong store.
Men’s Rider Jacket HKD$23,050
Men’s Knit Pants HKD$8,350
Men’s Wool Pants HKD$4,620
Men’s Pants HKD$4,320
Men’s Shirt HKD$2,880
Woman’s Jacket HKD$12,960
Woman’s Top HKD$4,320
Woman’s Pants HKD$6,920
Clutch Bag HKD$6,920, HKD$650
Wallet HKD$4,320
Bracelet HKD$3,180
Socks HKD$380
Hand Mirror HKD$280
Text: iemi | Translation: dilettante
Photo: Kimio Ng, Anthony Chan
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