Verdigris Jazz

Category: Apparel

The seemingly effortless improvisation is, in fact, the relentless refinement of generational breath. This collection materializes cultural heritage into the spreading, mottled verdigris on aging brass instruments; it reshapes rigid structures with supple leather. By specifically utilizing dusty, unsold pigskin—leather often overlooked due to its scratches, stains, and weathered textures—we embrace the raw traces of time. Through material experimentation and garment deconstruction, we articulate gradual temporal gradients. This allows the profound soul of jazz to take root in the contemporary era like a seed, paying homage to a timeless 'perfect imperfection'.