Rejina Pyo’s approach to design goes beyond a concept-driven mindset. She focuses on the enjoyment and practicality of her garments, displaying a genuine curiosity about the individuals who wear her creations and how they incorporate them into their everyday lives. This pre-fall collection was brimming with fabulously cut pieces made to be lived in. “I always aim to create timeless clothes,” she asserted in a preview. “What sparks my curiosity most is imagining who might wear my pieces, and where they might be headed while wearing them. Is it a gallery? Perhaps dinner?”
Off-center shapes and hues have long served as a distinctive hallmark of Pyo’s designs. In this collection, the designer honed in on a handful of eye-catching shades in her recognizable silhouettes. There’s a deep coral—bordering on neon—silk chiffon that’s been tailored into a skirt suit comprised of a low-cut jacket adorned with statement buttons and a pleated skirt. The outerwear offering included a diverse range of styles, including a faux snakeskin coat, a pistachio faux ostrich leather jacket, and a square-neck laminated cotton trench in vivid pink with a cracked effect.
Organic denim separates featuring Pyo’s signature deep-hued wash stood out. A gilet-jacket hybrid silhouette felt especially fresh with its bomber jacket collar and quilted detailing across the front. There was also a printed silk version of the same jacket, just as enticing. A new logo made its debut in the collection: It features the designer’s ‘RP’ initials transformed into a bold insignia print adorning long-sleeve tops made for trans-seasonal layering.
