The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

bitecatwalk I can’t lie; I’m a bit in love with MÜNN this season. In 2013, when this Korean brand made its debut under founder and cre- ative director Hyun-min Han, the world was fascinated by his inter- pretations of luxury clothing (and I want to note that he is another true Green designer, who is passionate about sustainable and animal-cru- elty-free production). His design style is rooted in the act of mergers. Drawing from retro ‘60s bespoke garment silhouettes, edgy urban streetwear and delicate glimpses of bygone eras, Han was blessed with an exceptional talent for seamlessly stitching together what could be major clashes of ‘taste’ to construct truly interesting, bordering on semi- couture-like, but wearable pieces. This season’s AW21 collection took me on a trip to the streets. The runway setting was sleek and sterile, with hard edges and solid concrete, but what walked was anything but heavy or angular. Yes, the palette was mostly monochromatic with inky noirs, smokey charcoal greys, and muted whites he used for his starting suit sets, pleated skirts of varying lengths and a to-die-for per- fectly cropped mini-moto jacket. His opening look was the perfect black, pinstriped bodysuit. As the looks progressed, the mood lifted. Structured blazers and recon - figured took on the classic pant and skirt suit silhouettes passed followed by what can only be described as a burst of fresh air. Perhaps a hint at his SS22 collection to come, the shift in the colour palette brought the line-up out from the dark sidewalks with a soft, dusty rose pleated skirt. This was soon trailed by acid-blue deconstructed and then layered denim pairing that looked like he’d cut a denim jumpsuit in half, and pulled it up over a pair of tailored trousers underneath to form again a type of complete jumpsuit. Then there was a complete pastel lavender pant and blazer set and a lovely pink shearling frock coat. The final looks included recon - figured and adorably remastered khaki trenches and a throwback to flora printed denim. The final look featured a pretty, glittering lattice sheer floor-length skirt and a white Victorian-esque shouldered jacket. In conclusion, this collection was more relatable than seasons past, as it wasn’t so reaching into the future idea or whimsical idea of dressing, but rather, pleasantly planted in the present. http://munnseoul.kr

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