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J JS Lee autumn/winter 2016 collection catwalk show for LFW

J JS Lee autumn/winter 2016 collection catwalk show | LFW
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In a mess of cameras and a mob of stylish individuals, Jackie Lee stuns with her new collection from her eponymous label. A native of Seoul, Korea, Lee seems to be making great strides in the London fashion scene since launching her label in 2010 after graduating from Central Saint Martins.

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Lee cites her inspiration as a celebration of “women’s empowerment and independence” with a “Victorian influence” that mirrors confidence and authority. Not only were her designs a reinvention of the 19th century, but also a reinterpretation of classic menswear. Though this isn’t exactly a revelation in the fashion world, Lee’s boldness in restructuring masculine tailoring to form an elegant and wearable product is applauded.

Lee used masculine templates such as trousers and two-piece skirt suits to create an authoritative aesthetic, featuring belted cinched waists and voluminous skirts to highlight a feminine silhouette. This contrast depicted a sense of strength and confidence that referenced the late 1880s and also resonates with the modern woman.

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The collection displayed a Victorian colour palette with mustard yellow and deep scarlet, contrasted with monochrome houndstooth. Among the A-line dresses were coats of frayed patterned yarns in a tartan style. The frayed edges and fringed necklines offered a more edgy alternative to the elegant cropped jumpsuits, capes and overcoats.

According to Lee, the J. JS Lee woman reinforces “resilience, strength, and empowerment”. Needless to say her autumn/winter2016 collection achieves those traits as well as some more: the J. JS Lee woman is also modern, versatile, and sophisticated.

Dominique Perrett
Photos: Krisztian Pinter

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