Commission
Commission is a New York-based fashion brand founded by Jin Kay and Dylan Cao, built on the intersection of modern tailoring and deeply personal design perspective. The brand's work is rooted in the designers' shared East Asian heritage and immigrant upbringing, drawing from the wardrobes and aesthetic values of their parents' generation and translating them into contemporary garments that feel both rooted in history and distinctly of the moment. Each Commission collection reinterprets the essentials of practical dressing: office wear, uniforms, and everyday garments that hold cultural weight and memory. The approach is one of visual dialogue, balancing structure with softness, identity with design. Rather than presenting heritage through literal reference, Commission integrates it into silhouette, proportion, and detail. A shirt sits between tailored and relaxed. A jacket carries formality without rigidity. Trousers drape with ease while maintaining clean lines. The construction is precise. Seams are placed with intention. Fabrics are chosen for how they age and respond to wear. Hardware and closures support the overall proportion rather than competing for attention. Commission designs pieces that work as standalone garments or layer seamlessly with other clothes. The colour palette tends toward neutral and muted tones, with occasional pieces in deeper or unexpected hues that still read as restrained. Most pieces sit somewhere between casual and formal dressing, reflecting the brand's core philosophy that the best clothes work across contexts without shifting in proportion or personality. A Commission jacket can be worn with a t-shirt or a dress. Trousers work with both structured and relaxed tops. Commission pieces at M.I.G. represent the brand's core aesthetic applied across different categories and seasonal collections. Limited quantities by design. Once sold, they do not return.
