The second Korean finalist of Audi Start Creation
(I’m running them in alphabetical order by the way!) is Kim Soo-Jeong. The 24-year
old’s collection ‘The Coexistence of Embossed Carving and Intaglio’ uses fabric
in an unusual way to create carving effect on the garments. Scroll down to read
more about the young designer’s work and ambitions.
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| 2nd South Korean finalist of Star Creation, Kim Soo-Jeong |
Name of designer: Kim Soo-Jeong (South Korea)
Age: 24
Name of Collection: The Coexistence of Embossed Carving and Intaglio
Age: 24
Name of Collection: The Coexistence of Embossed Carving and Intaglio
- What made you
participate in the Audi Star Creation? How did you hear about it?
When I heard about Audi Star
Creation from one of my Professor
Jin Sung Mo
last year, I thought that this was a golden opportunity to start as a designer
and be known in the fashion world. He taught me Foundational Design and helped
me a lot in finding my direction in fashion. I feel very excited about the idea
that I could be featured in a fashion show all the way in Singapore! This was
an opportunity I did not want to miss.
- What was the
inspiration behind your collection?
I have always had a strong interest in architecture. After reading a
book filled with photos of formative structures, I thought that it would be fun
to make clothes by carving fabric as architects carve, or build structures,
with materials like cement or wood. To make this happen, I needed to develop
new materials because I thought I had to cut the fabric as a lump, not just
connecting each pieces of fabric together. When I developed the material, I got
inspiration from a thick book. I stacked pieces of silk fabric together, like
pages in a book, to be carved into clothes.
- What new
ideas/approach do you think you bring to the fashion scene in the region?
I want to share my ideas about
fabricating new materials and constructing structural lines.
- Any Asian
designers/labels that you like and look up to?
Thai-American designer Phillip Lim. When I first saw his creations, I was
won over by the exquisite details on the clothing and the sensations I felt
from them.
- What would you like to
do if you win and who would be your target audience (people in the region,
age group, style, etc...)?
I would go for a holiday to
recharge, and then have a good think about the next step in my fashion career.
Any woman can wear my designs,
regardless of age or occupation. I believe that every woman is beautiful and
has her own personality. I hope that I can give them a sense pride and joy when
they wear my clothes.
For more Q&As with the other finalists, go to 'Audi Star Creation 2012' section on this blog.
