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Designer Daily: Kai-aakmann

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:36:29 +0000

Take precise men’s tailoring and fuse it with a soft feminine drape, and a garment evolves into a more genderless structure. That is Soonjin Park‘s philosophy as the designer for Kai-aakmann. Her history with unisex clothing gives her great nuance when trying to find the middle ground. The men’s collection is subtle in its delineating men and womenswear, but I do know I would wear these harem trousers. Check out the women’s spring 2012 collection on Lookk.com. See the menswear and learn more here. The name Kai-aakman comes from the cryptic combination of ancient Greek words. Part of it springs from an abbreviation of Anima and Animus, which are the feminine personality in a man and a masculine personality in a women, respectively. The Kai-aak represents the archetypal central image of the psyche. It also uses the German word ‘Mann’ for man, juxtaposing the flowing and rigid nature of gender.

You can find Kai-aakmann at Fred Segal in LA, Oak in NYC and other such independent boutiques.

These Eryn Brinié & Kai-aakmann Collections (Almost) Make Me Wish For Fall

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:09:57 +0000

The first thing I thought when I walked into the Eryn Brinié and Kai-aakmann preview at The Ace Hotel was “this is the outerwear I want for fall.” And although I want spring and summer to last a lifetime, we have something good to look forward too once the wind turns chilly again. Kai-aakmann showed fall 2011 collections for both men and women, boasting tons of leather, shearling, lightweight knitwear and borderline-sheer shirts. A matching bomber jacket for men and women was a key item and looked amazing on anyone who put it on. Eryn Brinié’s womenswear fall 2011 collection was graceful and pretty, incorporating classic silhouettes with modern design details. Grecian-inspired draping was combined with big shoulders on dresses and blouses, creating a strong, ladylike silhouette. Outwear was military-inspired, including forest green parkas and double-breasted wool coats. Click through to see photos from the preview and highlights from both collections’ lookbooks.

Kai-aakmann Fall 2011

Eryn Brinié Fall 2011

SHOP Kai-Aakmann: Black Drape Front Vest; $99

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:32:43 +0000

Heading into the Spring months, it’s time to start thinking about lightening up your garb with a few flowier pieces. This Kai-Aakmann black drape vest is a great, Springy alternative to the heavy tuxedo and fur vests we’ve seen this winter. Composed of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic, this un-hemmed vest is perfect for layering over a t-shirt or tank top in the upcoming warmer weather.

GET IT AT: Oak

SHOP Kai-Aakmann: Black Sweater Shawl, $144

Kirby Marzec — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:42:00 +0000

Oversized knit sweaters can get pretty boring when those cold months hit, so why not switch it up with this clever black sweater shawl from designer Kai-Aakmann!? Just like a scarf, the shawl drapes around the neck, but has sleeves to keep your arms toasty warm. Now you’ll never have to worry about layering too much over a cool t-shirt or tank top!

Get it at: Oak