Woo Young Mi was taking her guests on a journey, that much was clear. As they arrived inside the gritty garage space near République, a procession of golf buggies awaited to take them to the top floor of the venue. There, she showed a collection inspired by the great outdoors, veering away from Solid Homme’s distinctly urban aesthetic of recent seasons.
Her vision of hiking gear — complete with branded walking poles thanks to a collaboration with compatriot South Korean brand Kolon Sport — skewed to a bright, fruity color palette and eclectic, surprising plays on layering. Like a self-assumed sporting goods brand, the lineup was peppered with branded logos that were new terrain for the label.
Fitted technical shorts were styled under wide Bermudas, while colorful crochet vests, floral-print hoodies and boxy denim pieces were interspersed with contrasting touches of tweed and jacquard in pale blue and white. These added a luxe twist that juxtaposed with the manufactured utilitarian vibe of the core of the collection.
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While not the most visible in the presentation, standouts included the elevated basics with a subtle athleisure spin that Solid Homme has carved out its place with: easy-to-wear yet sharply cut shirts, a black jersey bomber with the slight fade of denim, and quirky yet understated mesh knits, for instance.