SPRING SUMMER 2027
SHOW
In Praise of Bamboo Shadows
Silhouettes sway like waves.
Lines overlap one another.
Figure and ground intersect.
A wavering presence,
drifting between absence and reality.
IM MEN presented its Spring Summer 2027 collection In Praise of Bamboo Shadows on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Césure, a cultural venue housed in a former university campus in the 5th arrondissement of Paris.
This collection explores the heightened feeling and sensory flux evoked by the subtle presence of the shadows of bamboo, expressed through clothing.
The primary inspiration for this collection came from East Asian decorative arts featuring bamboo motifs, first encountered during a visit to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Misty bamboo forest landscapes in ink wash paintings and the intricate layering of branches and leaves created by the paper stencils used in katazome kimono dyeing served as aesthetic references. Drawing on their enigmatic atmosphere and quiet elegance, these influences were transformed into a distinctive expression.
The scenography unfolds with an imaginary landscape woven from black bamboo and shadows. Beyond the veil, blurred figures move back and forth in the distance, gradually revealing their contours. The translucency creates a sense of depth, while slits accentuate the layering. Together, these elements create an ever-shifting scene, changing from moment to moment.
