How to Style a Sculptural Pant

That Looks So Intimidating on Hanger

Every buying season I look forward to our appointment with J.Kim. She is a Korean Uzbek designer based in Tashkent. There are so many thoughtful and interesting details that speak to her heritage (and mine). Her creativity always surprises me. There are many designers who incorporate traditional Korean elements in their fashion but few that do it in such a fresh and relevant way. Take for example these sculptural trousers.

They look so cool as an object but probably confusing and/or intimidating on the hanger. Which is totally understandable. I took this as a challenge to style it in different ways. Dressy to casual. Day to night. The key for me was to keep the top cropped so it doesn’t interfere with the volume happening at the waist.

For the dressiest option I chose a silver heeled sandal by Dries. They are so comfortable for the height and also for getting in and out of. Paired with the knit and gauze layered top and the buttery lambskin crop jacket by Our Legacy. The top is really stunning and artisanal. For the bag it’s the Margiela chain wallet. A super versatile bag.

For the semi casual look I chose the Paloma Wool leather thong sandal. It has a small block heel so you get like an inch or so of height and very comfortable. Worn with the J.Kim bathing suit and cropped shirt by Hommegirls. Tote bag is by Amiacalva . And it was fun to layer it with the ruched flower pot bag by J. Kim. She said it was inspired by her grandmothers flower pots and is the perfect pop of color to a neutral palette.

Can also be worn with just a simple boatneck top

For the most casual option I chose the Studio Nicholson double buckle slide(which I own and will keep forever). The cut of the pants works with any kind of shoe which is nice. Worn with the cropped fleece jacket by Agolde. . Also wearing this amazing Sophie Buhai ring.