The collection originates from a childhood memory of walking home with my father on a rainy day in rural Yeongwol, South Korea. This personal experience led to the observation of creative protection strategies—the small, spontaneous gestures people make to protect themselves from rain, such as holding bags over their heads, lifting up their trousers or skirts, or instinctively curling their bodies for protection. These gestures and the movement of rain are translated into enveloping silhouettes, protective structures, soft transitions, and dynamic forms. By the deconstruction of vintage garments and draping, new forms that reflect the spontaneous gestures of protection are developed.
Through textile experiments with transparent, reflective, and lightweight materials, the collection explores how material behavior, surface, and movement can express the visual atmosphere of rain. This experimentation extends beyond pattern development, influencing the selection of technical fabrics and the strategic integration of sequins. These aesthetic choices define the collection’s visual language, ultimately connecting a personal childhood memory with the universal human experience of vulnerability, protection, and spontaneous adaptation.
To minimize reliance on newly produced resources, the collection incorporates conscious material choices and design methods. Through the deconstruction of vintage garments and draping, unique silhouettes are developed without producing new patterns from scratch. Furthermore, deadstock wool was utilized for fabric sourcing, and original print patterns were digitally printed onto recycled polyester fabrics as an alternative to conventional polyester.
To align with the rain-inspired theme, water-resistant technical materials—such as nylon, cotton blends, PU, and polyester—were selected to enhance functionality. Furthermore, aluminum wires are incorporated into several garments, allowing the wearer to adjust and transform the silhouettes dynamically while maintaining ease of movement and everyday wearability.
Finally, sequins are integrated into the lower garments to catch and reflect light with movement, visually evoking the shimmering, transparent qualities of raindrops.