80% matchParages
Relaxed natural-fabric staples with quiet proportion play
What changes: French-made, more workwear/tailoring than denim-led
Brand profile
Seoul contemporary label founded in 2016 as boutique Obscura's in-house line, making minimal, well-cut denim, outerwear and knitwear.
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Youth, also styled Youth Laboratory, is a Seoul contemporary label launched in 2016 as the in-house line of Korean boutique Obscura and operated by 205company. It makes minimal wardrobe staples with small shifts in detail and proportion: wide and tapered denim, trench and drizzler jackets, boxy tees, knitwear with embossed floral motifs, cardigans with asymmetrical buttons, and roomy blazers, plus footwear and silver jewelry. Men's and women's collections are produced in Korea and sold via Obscura, SSENSE, Beaker and 29CM.
80% matchRelaxed natural-fabric staples with quiet proportion play
What changes: French-made, more workwear/tailoring than denim-led
68% matchScandinavian minimalism applied to everyday basics
What changes: Heavier graphic and sportswear content
61% matchOrganic-cotton essentials made locally in small runs
What changes: Simpler jersey range, less denim and tailoring