“Back to the 90s” Collection

Infusing heritage and culture in a brand’s DNA
Client

Wrung (France)

Work

Creative direction
Trend research & competitive audit
Collection planning & design
Prototyping & production
Marketing

About

Wrung was a Paris streetwear brand with roots in graffiti and hip hop culture. Created in the 2000s, the brand needed to update its image and style for the new 15-25 yo generation, while staying truthful to its older 25-35 yo core audience.

My role

I developed a collection and campaign that combined authenticity and heritage with contemporary trends, reinforcing the brand’s image as a leader in the French streetwear market.

A brand with history

How to keep a brand relevant in an ever changing market without sacrificing its identity? 

Perfectly coinciding with the re-emergence of popular 90s sportswear brands, the line was well-received by cultural tastemakers and the public.

The collection achieved commercial success, with many styles selling out before the end of the season.

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Representing the culture

We published a free magazine about street culture – skate, music, sneakers and street style.

The free magazine was distributed at selected retailers and later made available online. It brought brand awareness and generated traffic both online to the brand’s E-Commerce platform, and offline to brick-and-mortar shops.

A popup store installation was on display at Citadium Paris, with vintage cultural artefacts related to french 90s Hip Hop culture.

The pop-up event was included a DJ showcase, Graffiti custom and a Rap showcase with up-and-coming artists.

By showing that streetwear is more than just fashion – a long-lasting lifestyle where music, art and style create culture – the brand affirmed its heritage and authenticity.