The collection seeks inspiration from China’s architectural history and ‘Grey Tiles’ culture, the unglazed, greyish-blue tiles renowned for their beauty and simplicity found throughout ancient Chinese architecture. NINEpointNINE and Li-Ning seek to guide us through a gate of time that allows us to connect with the past and appreciate the architectural elements that inspire the clothing. Knowing this, we understand the underlying narrative clearly and appreciate how they bring together heritage and innovation. Autumn/Winter ‘24 focuses on hybrid clothing that meets the ever-evolving demands of modern explorers. These explorers require clothing to fulfil several expectations, including adequate protection in outdoor and urban settings, aided by the pair's use of GORE-TEX technology and down insulation. Additionally, the designs must be versatile in a functional and styling sense to handle a sudden downpour around town without looking out of place stylistically.
