MUNSOO KWON's 2017 Spring/Summer Collection Pays Homage to San Francisco's Hippy Culture

Loose-fitting pieces touting “Make Love Not War” and “Peace Is Cheaper” slogans.

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Korean menswear designer MUNSOO KWON returns with an awe-inspiring offering for the warmer months. The label’s recently unveiled 2017 spring/summer range possesses a series of loose-fitting garments consisting of hoodies, blazers, trousers and rider jackets to name a few. The entire ensemble pays homage to the eminent hippy culture in San Francisco—boasting slogans such as “Make Love Not War” as well as “Peace Is Cheaper,” which are embellished throughout the collection. Star pieces include a shell jacket in deep black with the words “Keep Out” adorned on the front, a long silk blazer with pinstripes, and oversized, cropped trousers.

Take a look at the collection above and expect MUNSOO KWON’s “I left my heart in San Francisco” offering for 2017 spring/summer to release at the brand’s stockists in the coming weeks.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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