Piece by Piece

Front view of the coat with the collar worn open. Tie closure at the hips. Coat consists of two layers of fabric.

Full-length coat with tie closure at the hips. Jogakbo patchwork overlaying a floral print.

Three-quarter view of the coat with the collar closed on one side and open on the other

Gathered sleeve with cuff contrast. Collar can be worn closed and open.

Side view of the coat with collar closed

Balloon silhouette at the hip and fullness at the skirt of the coat

Back view of the coat with clear representation of the patchwork and colors

Oversized sleeves, bodice, and skirt of the coat using gathers. Print showing through sheer fabric.

Gathered sleeves with cuff

In this project, I drew inspiration from my experiences as a Korean-American by piecing my life together through cultural exploration. With ideas stemming from my childhood memories and my studies abroad in Milan, the collection pairs the importance of Italian craftsmanship with the revival of traditional Korean attire.

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Model: Lina Lee

Critics Award Winner

Ellen Kim

New Jersey

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