KYE by Kathleen Hanhee Kye

CONCEPT KOREA - KYE by Kathleen Hanhee Kye

A 2011 graduate of Central Saint Martins, KYE is already a favorite among the world’s most powerful retailers, including Opening Ceremony and Harvey Nichols. Her collection is described as, “Fun—living fashion: extraordinary fashion concepts and shapes that render fashion art products.” kyefashion.com

LIE SANG BONG by Lie Sang Bong

CONCEPT KOREA - LIE SANG BONG by Lie Sang Bong

Lie Sang Bong uses the process of invention and reinvention within the fusion of culture and art. The collection combines the unique volumes, forms, and geometric shapes of the human body, with an energized flair. liesangbong.com

SONG JUNG WAN

CONCEPT KOREA - SONG JUNG WAN

SONG JUNG WAN creates practical and compact silhouettes, by using a minimalist approach to New York’s tasate and sensibility. Romantic, retro and glam elements are portrayed using beautiful fabrics that give a light and feminine feel to the garments. songjungwan.com

CRES. E DIM. by Hongbum Kim

CONCEPT KOREA - CRES. E DIM. by Hongbum Kim

The musical term ‘crescendo e diminuendo’, with ‘CRES’ meaning ‘getting gradually louder’, and ‘DIM’ reflectively meaning ‘getting gradually softer’—Hongbum Kim applied this theory to his fashion identity. His philosophy involves juxtaposing the look of a naturally flowing river against strong shapes with cuts and color. cresedim.com

CHOIBOKO by Choi Bo Ko

CONCEPT KOREA - CHOIBOKO by Choi Bo Ko

 

Fashion does not dress the body, but dresses the soul. CHOIBOKO considers the social role of fashion with interests in human beings and nature from a philosophical point of view. Using tangible/intangible culture traditions, Choi develops a unique identity by making his designs modern and globalized. His hidden message is expressed in surrealistic ways by transforming ordinary nature into glamour and modernity. choiboko.com

CONCEPT KOREA

CONCEPT KOREA

Concept Korea is a collaborative project to promote Korean fashion designers and assist them in their attempts to break into the U.S. fashion market.  Concept Korea is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea, the Daegu Metropolitan City, the Korea Creative Contents Agency, and the Korea Research Institute for Fashion Industry.  Concept Korea began in the spring of 2010, and this F/W 2013 season marks the organization’s seventh time showing at New York Fashion Week.  www.conceptkorea.org

Concept Korea returned to Lincoln Center on February 7^th, 2013 to show the Fall/Winter 2013 collections. A proven talent platform, Concept Korea sent the best of Korean design down the runway this season. CHOIBOKO by Choi Bo Ko, CRES. E DIM. By Hongbum Kim, KYE by Kathleen Kye, LIE SANG BONG by Lie Sang Bong and SON JUNG WAN by Son Jung Wan –- round out Concept Korea’s most talent group yet, and is set to take the US market by storm.

This theme of this season’s runway show was ”Rhythm of Korea.” The Stage came alive with a fusion of traditional Korea music that represents the spirit of Seoul. Notable attendees include: PATRICIA FIELD, FERN MALLIS, PHILLIP BLOCH, NEON HITCH and ANGELA SIMMONS. Makeup was done by Cheyenne at Top 5 Management using Pür Minerals and Beautyblender, and hair by Kate Hanley using T3micro.

Behind the group is an industry powerhouse of fashion’s most influential voices, who hand picked each of the designers.  They include: FERN MALLIS, founder of New York Fashion Week, SIMON COLLINS, Dean of Parsons, COLLENSHERING, Fashion Director of SaksFifth Avenue, STAN HERMAN, former President of the CFDA, PHILLIP BLOCH, Stylist, ANN CARUSO, Stylist, JANE PAGE, VP at Balenciaga, CAROL SONG, Head Buyer at Opening Ceremony, SCOTT STUDENBERY, VP at Lanvin, TARYN LAEBAN,VP of Kate Spade and PHILIPPE SOUSSAND, founder of Soussand Associates.