POST ARCHIVE FACTION and HIDDEN NY Launch Souvenir Capsule

POST ARCHIVE FACTION (PAF) and HIDDEN NY have officially announced their debut collaboration, the HIDDEN® Souvenir Capsule, a special-edition release that merges the South Korean experimental label with the digital-archival creative studio. This partnership aims to reimagine expressions of modern internet culture, drawing inspiration from the past, present, and future identities of both brands. The collection is designed to reflect a shared cultural design language deeply rooted in research and internet subcultures, showcasing a distinct approach to contemporary streetwear.

The HIDDEN® Souvenir Capsule comprises four distinct apparel and accessory items. The core of the apparel offering includes three graphic t-shirt styles: the HIDDEN® Souvenir Tee 1, Tee 2, and Tee 3. These t-shirts are engineered to celebrate the brands' shared ethos and aesthetic. Complementing the t-shirts is the HIDDEN® Souvenir Cap, which serves as a centerpiece accessory for the collection. This headwear silhouette is distinguished by its intricate handcraft, featuring hand-sewn amazonite beads meticulously applied across its entire exterior surface. This fusion of detailed handcraft with modern streetwear design highlights POST ARCHIVE FACTION’s signature technical and unconventional approach to garment construction.

The collaboration between POST ARCHIVE FACTION, a brand known for its experimental approach to fashion and design originating from South Korea, and HIDDEN NY, a digital-archival creative studio recognized for its curation of internet culture and design, signifies a notable moment in contemporary fashion. HIDDEN NY has previously collaborated with various artists and brands, often focusing on niche cultural elements and digital aesthetics. POST ARCHIVE FACTION, on the other hand, is known for its avant-garde designs and commitment to innovative material use and construction techniques.

The POST ARCHIVE FACTION x HIDDEN NY HIDDEN® Souvenir Capsule is scheduled for a global release on August 18, 2026. The launch will occur at 1 p.m. KST (Korean Standard Time) and 12 a.m. EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). The collection will be exclusively available through physical POST ARCHIVE FACTION retail stores, the official POST ARCHIVE FACTION e-commerce website, postarchivefaction.com, and the HIDDEN NY e-commerce platform, hiddenppf.com. This limited release is expected to attract collectors and enthusiasts of both brands' unique contributions to fashion and internet culture.