Siki Im’s strong menswear line is perfectly suited to the urban landscape of New York City where the designer’s creativity thrives. His aesthetic pays attention to the toughness that can be found on the flip- side of beauty. Prior to fashion, Siki received top honors from Oxford College of Architecture and worked on many projects throughout the world, so it’s no wonder that when he turned his attention to fabric, he decided to emphasize structure.
" There are too many quotes and mottos to live by. [I think the most important thing is] just be honest and try not to judge."
There’s a palpable “brick-and-mortar” stability in his clothing that doesn’t just come from hardy fabrics and careful construction. Siki’s clothes look like they have survival instincts. A recent collection en- titled “The Island” symbolizes a new era of Lord of the Flies.
Hopefully my collection portrays a feeling or emotion. It doesn’t matter if it's good or bad.
The essence of this, and all of siki’s collections to date, is that resourcefulness, power and durability must draw on an eclectic range of ethnic and subcultural influences to remain progressive and wearable.
