POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) AW24

Continuing its innovative trajectory, POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) has unveiled its much-anticipated "7.0" collection for Fall/Winter 2024. This season, the standout South Korean label delves into the theme of "POST-MORPHOSIS," exploring dramatic transformations in form, function, and material reminiscent of an organism’s developmental metamorphosis. The collection's elements interweave, bifurcate, and convert, embodying the progressive evolution of garments.

A highlight of the "7.0" collection is the 7.0 JACKET CENTER, characterized by its asymmetrical design and three-dimensional pockets. This piece captures the essence of nature's unpredictable organic forms, a theme continued with the 7.0 JACKET LEFT, which features a utilitarian design enhanced by hidden interior pockets within the visible ones, accented by vibrant color contrasts.

The 7.0 COAT CENTER reinterprets the classic Korean duffle coat, embodying a moment in the transformative journey between deconstruction and reconstruction. This piece stands as a testament to PAF's ability to blend tradition with contemporary innovation. Meanwhile, the 7.0 TECHNICAL PANTS LEFT showcases an organic spiral elevation design, with exaggerated three-dimensional pleats that converge into a cutout, highlighting the contrast between patterns.

PAF's "7.0" collection is a masterful blend of avant-garde aesthetics and functional design, pushing the boundaries of fashion while staying rooted in a deep understanding of form and material. This release not only showcases the label's commitment to evolution but also cements its place at the forefront of contemporary fashion.


Deyvid Dimitrov
London-based content creator and editor of Goldfoil magazine.