<Photo description: (From left) KOLON SPORT × JiyongKim collaboration campaign image; a view of the Shinsegae Gangnam pop-up store>

- Inspired by Nepalese Sherpa clothing, unveiling 17 collaboration items blending JiyongKim’s aesthetic with KOLON SPORT’s functionality

- Pop-up runs from October 31 to November 20, expanding customer touchpoints across online and offline channels and global select shops

The KOLON Industries FnC Organization (KOLON FnC) announced that its outdoor brand KOLON SPORT is launching a collaboration collection with high-end designer brand JiyongKim, founded by designer Jiyong Kim, alongside a commemorative pop-up store at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam.

Jiyong Kim is a globally recognized Korean designer known for experimental designs inspired by nature, time, light, and wind. With professional experience at global fashion houses such as Lemaire and Louis Vuitton, Jiyong Kim has won the Samsung Fashion Design Fund (SFDF) twice consecutively at its 19th and 20th editions, was named a semifinalist of the 2024 LVMH Prize, and has been selected for HYPEBEAST’s 100 influential figures list for two consecutive years, steadily expanding his presence on the global fashion stage.

The collaboration draws inspiration from the way Nepalese Sherpas layer traditional garments with functional apparel in mountainous environments. The collection reflects JiyongKim’s distinctive pattern work and design language, combined with KOLON SPORT’s advanced functional materials, resulting in pieces that can be worn effortlessly in everyday settings while delivering performance in outdoor conditions.

The KOLON SPORT × JiyongKim collaboration consists of 17 apparel and accessory items. The lineup includes down jackets, GORE-TEX jackets, fleece jackets, padded pants, 3D pants, and hooded sweatshirts, along with accessories such as bags, caps, and balaclavas. A key piece, the 3D Volume Down Jacket, features sculptural pocket details and a detachable hood that create a relaxed yet voluminous silhouette, while water-repellent and windproof high-performance fabrics enhance practicality. The Out-Pocket 3D Pants emphasize mobility through a structurally designed silhouette and hem ventilation details, while high-durability CORDURA® fabric ensures wearability across diverse environments.

The pop-up store will run for approximately three weeks, from October 31 to November 20. The collection will also be available at offline retail locations, including EMPTY Seongsu, Sculpstore (Hannam and The Hyundai Seoul), the JiyongKim flagship store in Hannam, as well as online platforms such as KOLON MALL and the official JiyongKim online store. Internationally, the collection has been available since early October at premium select shops, including Dover Street Market Paris and SSENSE in Canada.

A KOLON SPORT representative said, “This collaboration brought together the shared direction and strengths of both brands, allowing us to present a highly refined collection. Starting with the pop-up at Shinsegae Gangnam, we plan to actively introduce the collaboration across a wide range of online and offline channels.”