Logo
Prev
search
Print
addthis
Rotate
Help
Next
All Pages
Browse Issues
rapid URL:
Home
'
International Woolmark Prize : Munsoo Kwon
Contents
he moved to New York to work first as an intern, later gaining full time employment and working in a hands-on capacity for the various menswear labels. “I leaned the practical work processes needed for a fashion designer,” explains Kwon of his time abroad. “I learned not only how to design garments but also how to choose quality fabrics and maximise sales potential. I could never have started my brand without this experience.” Due to the unfortunate passing of his grandmother, Kwon returned to South Korea and, in retrospect, identities the period as a blessing. “Because of her and returning home I was able to start my brand early,” he says. Beginning with fall 2012, the Munsoo Kwon was born, having since grown in size and reputation to now comprise partnerships with such respected retailers as Restir, Lilium, Twist “ i learned not only how to design garments but also how to choose quality fabrics and maximise sales potential. i could never have started my brand without this experience. “ and Hypebeast, the result of regular runway shows at Seoul Fashion Week and showroom presentations abroad. “My collections show a story that the customer can understand, and are always inspired by the world around me,” explains the designer. The aim, says Kwon, is to avoid the saturated menswear market by offering neatly tailored, modern silhouettes that are at once practical and distinctive in style. Over time, he has developed several signatures in his design handwriting, such as open- split details on the back of outers, and specially marked pockets. Given his ongoing use of wool, his nomination and subsequent win of the International Woolmark Prize’s regional final (Asia) was Munsoo Kwon | Asia
Links
Archive
Bianca Spender
Navigation
Previous Page
Next Page
