Post Archive Faction (PAF) has made its name by challenging the norms of wearability, silhouette, and function. Through its structured design system: “Right” for augmentation, “Left” for deconstruction, and “Center” for foundational silhouettes, the label consistently tests the limits of what garments can do and how they interact with the human form. These examples from the Left direction show how far PAF pushes deconstruction in production garments.
1. PAF 5.1 Down Jacket Left (Pillow Jacket)
From AW23’s “Elevation of Archive” collection, this jacket reengineers insulation into a sculptural system. Five removable goose down pillows zip beneath a stretch nylon mesh outer layer. The configuration warps the silhouette between streamlined and bulbous, making the body itself part of the design equation. It includes a two-way zip, stand-up collar, and drawstring hem. Despite the theatrical shape, it remains fully functional.
2. PAF 5.0 Trousers Left (Spike Pants)
Released in FW22’s 5.0 collection, these trousers are built from a base of technical fabric covered in layered triangular spines. Each pointed panel is sewn into the seams to erupt outward in all directions. The result is a sharp silhouette that defies softness yet remains fully wearable. The spines are flexible and integrated into the garment body, showcasing PAF’s technical control of material architecture.
3. PAF 7.0 Jacket Left (Pod Jacket)
A centerpiece of FW24’s “POST-MORPHOSIS,” this jacket has 19 zippered pockets, many of which are layered or hidden inside others. The construction uses nylon and polyester with vibrant contrast linings, arranged to resemble biological overgrowth. It features a notched lapel collar and button closure. Its utilitarian overload challenges the visual limits of storage as design.
4. PAF 2.0 Pants Left (Segment Loop Trousers)
From SS19’s 2.0 collection, these padded white trousers use rectangular down-filled panels arranged in columns, each segmented by horizontal fabric loops. The visual result is a modular armor-like form, wrapped and compressed. Though dramatic, they include a stretch waistband and zippered legs for mobility. This early Left design reflects PAF’s approach to structural deconstruction through surface repetition.
5. PAF 4.0 Shirt Left (Void Grid Shirt)
From FW20’s 4.0 collection, this shirt constructs its silhouette by cutting away rather than layering. Made from lightweight technical nylon, it features laser-cut oval voids arranged down the front and sleeves in a symmetrical pattern. The openings are reinforced with binding for durability. A standard collar, placket, and cuffs remain intact, preserving the traditional shirt structure while radically minimizing its coverage. This design exemplifies PAF’s Left ethos: subtraction as construction.
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