Halfway through our showroom walkthrough with Hung La, he picked up a pair of jeans from one of the racks. They’re visibly oversized, with panels on each side that fold over and snap into place. One strong male model could slide into each leg.
The fact that the jeans are extremely wide is just the point.Lu’u Dan’s man, as La puts it, is not average. He embodies the underrated notion of Asian masculinity, and what he wears, whether it’s his total look of “Chicano flannel” or a tarp deftly transformed into a parka. , would be a way to convey the toughness he wants to project into the world.
Putting his Kwaidan Editions on hiatus, Ha is currently working on four seasons of Lu’u Dan, an exploration of Asian subcultures that fuses bespoke techniques with street style. While previous collections have suggested various villain archetypes, this collection focuses on motorcycle gangs, especially Black, who found aesthetic inspiration in punk rock throughout his 70s. (also documented in the film). Godspeed You!black emperor by Mitsuo Yanagimachi).
Of course, it’s not just Asians. We’re just looking for that authenticity,” says Ha, a first-generation Vietnamese-American based in London. As he talks about his “floating origins” and the fluidity of the cultural movement, a model shows off his red and black motorcycle his jacket (the leather is so supple!) and ample red jersey with lantern legs his jogger Appears in There are total looks throughout the lineup, but it’s clear that pieces can be switched out and worn in multiple variations. But there are also occasional works. A full-length faux-his leather tunic is precision laser-cut with a pattern of slits, much like samurai ceremonial items.
Ha is an excellent Model Zero in a line that is primarily DTC but also carried by a few retailers such as SSENSE and H. Lorenzo. A recent Instagram post shows him in four looks, including a tailored ensemble where the jacket is “disturbed” with elastic ribbons. But he keeps his positioning accessible. The big news is that the collection will be available in women’s sizes for the first time. This is a clever evolution that ostensibly extends the brand’s unique identity. Apart from that, Lu’u is translated as: pomegranate and Dan translates to bullet. Combined, grenade Also dangerous manWomen can now dress to be dangerous too.