Siki Im – modaCYCLE

Siki Im Takes You

Waiting outside the slightly derelict Pier 57, then waiting inside in the nearly pitch-black space, an eerie feeling was taking hold. Curtains were drawn to block out the last triangle of light coming off the West Side Highway. The vibe was reminiscent of a haunted castle ride at a long forgotten amusement park- spooky, and with growing expectation, and a bit of anxiety for what lay ahead. Spiritual music began to play, but the show did not begin for quite a while yet, building the anticipation, the closer we got to the show the deeper we went. Then, with an invisible flourish not unlike looking up to see the face of someone who will become important to you in life – the show began.

story by Lisa Radano
photos by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

Siki Im – Spring 2012 Review – Another Kind of Ritual

Siki Im’s Spring 2012 collection is an opposing one to his last, but it still holds the thematic of deep cultural influences. Possessing again an air of ritual, like his Native American-themed Fall 2011 line, this collection hones in on his love of Middle Eastern culture, and an idealistic feeling that the emotional/physical uproar there cannot be denied, and can effect the whole world coming together with strength, power and unity.

story by Dana Varon
photos by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

Siki Im‘s Spring 2012 collection is an opposing one to his last, but it still holds the thematic of deep cultural influences. Possessing again an air of ritual, like his Native American-themed Fall 2011 line, this collection hones in on his love of Middle Eastern culture, and an idealistic feeling that the emotional/physical uproar there cannot be denied, and can effect the whole world coming together with strength, power and unity. Continue reading “Siki Im – Spring 2012 Review – Another Kind of Ritual”

Siki Im – Fall 2011

Mr. Im’s Fall 2011 collection pulls a vibe to it where you can imagine places and people.

story by Dana Varon
photos by Stephen Bodi and Charles Beckwith

Siki Im is not afraid to take risks. He takes them with videos on his site that he calls “motion,” where he takes images, sound, movement, and atmosphere, and melds them together into a short piece of art. The clothing follows suit– Mr. Im’s Fall 2011 collection pulls a vibe to it where you can imagine places and people. This time and place drawing heavily on Native American culture and perhaps the folk that were not exactly in it but around it. Utilising a real dirt runway was a fit for this earthy collection that featured woven Indian blankets fastened as outerwear with large buttons, fitted worn in cardigans, a comfy large robe, and soft drapey pants that have strings and are cupped at the ankle. Continue reading “Siki Im – Fall 2011”

Siki Im Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The former Senior Designer for Karl Lagerfeld and Helmut Lang presented his avant garde conceptual line in a dark warehouse space deep in New York City’s Meatpacking District.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Adrianna Favero

“Black Beat, White Wonder” was the title of promising designer Siki Im’s eponymous debut menswear collection. The former Senior Designer for Karl Lagerfeld and Helmut Lang presented his conceptual line in a dark warehouse space deep in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Continue reading “Siki Im Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”