Perennial Testimony - AW 2026
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes.” (Mark Twain)
At the dawn of POEM’s 20th anniversary, this poetic truth serves as our foundation. The story behind the seams is now more intentional than ever, emerging from a yearning for a beauty that feels both inevitable and new—much like the anticipation of a blooming rose in May. It is a beauty that returns to us in the same moment each year, yet feels more profound with every passing season.
This longing cycle leads us to “Transformation Through Remembrance,” the key message that unlocks the riddles of this collection. For two decades, POEM’s artistry has expanded a vast landscape; while many stories have been told, many remain silenced in the archives.
To herald a new era, POEM captures the zeitgeist of the house legacy—not by looking back with nostalgia, but by reconsidering, reinventing, and reinterpreting what it means to be “Perennial” for the next decade.
A collection created with intentional archival materials reveals the story behind every cut, curve, and contour. Glencheck, Houndstooth, and suiting fabrics are transmuted through our signature craftsmanship.
We sharpen, twist, and distort classic dressmaking lines, creating silhouettes that feel familiar yet entirely renewed. A rebellious twist of the classic peak lapel softens into the Vanishing Lapel while functional surgeon cuffs disintegrate into a dress.
An origami-folded pinstripe and cross-plaid detail emphasize POEM’s profound skill of transcending tradition. Ombré dissolves into a perspective sun-ray houndstooth, harmonizing softness and rigidity.
Draping mastery reminiscent of a descending goddess, a boundarypushing technique that involves seamless twisted jersey. Structural pleated organdy encapsulated the spirit of glamour.
POEM discovers the perennial stage. While others may move at their own pace without fulfillment, we choose to preserve the legacy of our thriving community.
Perennial Testimony is a grounded identity built not on repetition, but on continual transformation—a reaffirmation of an enduring artistry where heritage becomes the essential component for growth and becomes one of your lifetime experiences.
