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We imagined the 'Guardian God(Soohoshin in Korean)’ of the earth that protects humanity and nature from environmental pollution. We were inspired by the shape and silhouette of Korean traditional armor and military uniforms to design garments that could protect him from natural disasters. In addition, for the eco-friendly fashion and majestic and divine mood, various kinds of reused fabrics such as Denim, Oxford, and Twill were used in slash quilting techniques, and printed using silkscreen techniques on top of reused vegan leather to create a mystical texture.
Kanghyun Yoo is currently majoring in Menswear at FIT in New York, USA. After studying Fashion Design at Hansung University in Seoul, Korea, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2018. After that, he transferred to FIT Menswear Design in order to learn professional skills and knowledge on MW. He got inspired by Korean traditions and culture while he was born and raised in Korea. He emphasizes masculinity by using large silhouettes, straight shape, and strong color contrasts. In addition, he uses several techniques to experiment and develop his own original textiles for his unique fashion.
- The Grand Prize / The FINAL winner (Designer Part) - SangSang Fashion Week Seoul (Sep 2017) by KT&G and Seoul city
- The Excellence Award of Art Wear - Hansung University Design & Arts institute Fashion Design Graduation Fashion Show (Nov 2017)
- The Excellence Award - 7th Korea Digital Fashion Contest (Oct 2018)