D-Gnak by Kang-D s/s 11

Korean based designer Dong Jun Kang launched D-Gnak back in 2006 and two weeks ago held his debut London Fashion Week show at Vauxhall Fashion Scout.

This s/s 11 collection is exploring the hectic, stressed and harassed life of an overworked man; their rushed lives being shown through the chaotic anti-attention to detail. Gentlemen's tailored suits had been rebelliously altered with drawstrings around the ankles, ties out lapels of jackets and exaggerated length of the sleeves. 

The palette of the collection is bleak with greys, blacks and camels being the most prominent colours which reflect the sense of coldness and personal detachment, however there is also signs of azure blues and contrasting greens which occasionally suggest a softer feel of comfort. The collection was perfectly accessorised by Kang-D's collaboration with shoe brand Sanuk. 


With the increasingly popular gentlemen and sartorial elegant image both on the street and catwalk, i'm sure most men wouldn't dare to risk a zhooshy shirt with a completely contrasting panel or a third sleeve sewn to a shoulder which all looks slightly omi-palone. However many of the clothes here are true to D-Gnak's aesthetic of casual tailoring with a heavy use of asymmetry and with well made, classic tailored clothes, they're perfect for this season and for any gentlemen's' wardrobe.

The show ended on a lighthearted comical note which had everyone ogling the models final walk who came out in tailored pajamas, maybe the only time workaholics aren't stressed but i guess the tailored rigidness of the night depends on your partner..

Although i was second row, i'm definitely not a photographer. So to get a proper viewing of the clobber, check out this video. If you look carefully you can see me near the entrance (looking like a gorm).