South Korea's Post Archive Faction (PAF) broke out beyond Far East Asia in 2024 with its On collaboration. During Paris Fashion Week, the brand unveiled another collection developed in partnership with the Swiss performance imprint.
Akin to both parties' first linkup with one another, the impending collection features the On Cloudmonster 2 and Cloudventure Peak silhouettes. Rooted in performance road running and trail running, respectively, the designs have been adopted by fashion-forward dressers and casual-goers alike. Collaborations with the likes of LOEWE have allowed On to gain the attention of folks looking for elevated, niche footwear. PAF's offerings stand firmly in this position and don't sacrifice comfort while doing so.
Dongjoon Lim's avant-garde design approach has allowed Post Faction Archive to develop a cult-like following. With On, the South Korean creative has been able to expand the scope of his audience beyond Seoul. Both the Cloudmonster 2 and Cloudventure Peak feature a woven upper constructed from 100% recycled material. The experimental update to On's running models draw inspiration from lotus stems. Color palettes don't deviate much from the monochromatic styles found on the first two collections by Lim for On, with 'Black' and 'Off-White' tones appearing prominently. The collaborative On Cloudmonster 2, however, indulges in more hues, with its 'Cacao/Espresso' makeup nodding to the original PAF Cloudventure Peak. A 'Black/White' option also keeps things interesting and is sure to win new fans over.
Enjoy shots of the Post Archive Faction x On Fall/Winter 2025 footwear collection ahead–courtesy of Instagram user @kikokurative. Products are likely to arrive to select retailers from August to the end of December. Pricing is expected to range from $200 to $240.
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