Not long ago, KIMMY.J released its Fall/Winter 2016 collection, which was comprised of statement leather and pink faux fur jackets. Many of the pieces came with unique embroidery designs, a result of mixing the face of a Korean tiger with an imagined beast that was dubbed a "Hatae." For KIMMY.J's Spring/Summer 2017 collection, the label offers a vast variety of styles -- which are unified by their consistent use of bubbly colorways and whimsical accents.
Included are a number of garments that seem to draw inspiration from tropical getaways, with a pink button-up with a classic bandana print being a prime example. In addition to this, KIMMY.J's new collection features velour tracksuits with futuristic components and bold graphic prints that draw from pop art.
Pop-Art Vacation Menswear
The New KIMMY.J Collection Includes Gawdy Button-Ups and Bold Graphics
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