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# Personal Muse-Inspired Fall Fashion
JiyongKim Delivers a FW21 Collection of Sustainable Garments

By Amy Duong | Published 2021-04-27 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/4/jiyongkim-fall-winter-2021-collection-lookbook)

South Korean designer Jiyong Kim unveils the latest collection designed for the [Fall/Winter 2021 season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5) under his brand, JiyongKim. The capsule is full of [sustainable pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio) that are spotlighted by sun-fading elements, designed with inspiration drawn from his own personal musings.

The pieces are made using [vintage apparel, antique fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform), textiles industry offcuts, and other sustainable approaches. The brand stays away from traditional cuts and extensive water waste and chemicals. This season, Kim references his domestic travels throughout his heritage in South Korea and his studio. He noticed the weathering components on the nets used to cover boats and how it cre5ates dynamic yet unique discoloration. The seasonal capsule renders this throughout the different pieces for a warped look.

Image Credit: Jiyongkim

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion industry can leverage sustainable materials and production approaches to create new, eco-friendly collections.
- **Vintage and Antique Designs:** Vintage and antique apparel can be repurposed and redesigned to create unique and timeless fashion pieces.
- **Personalized Fashion:** Designers can seek inspiration from their personal musings and experiences to create fashion pieces that resonate with individuals.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry has opportunities to adopt more sustainable production approaches and incorporate vintage and antique fabrics in their collections.
- **Textile:** Textile industry can explore ways to repurpose offcuts and implement sustainable techniques to reduce environmental impact.
- **Design:** Designers can leverage their personal experiences for inspiration to create unique and personalized fashion pieces.

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