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Seoul fashion on the rise: Three Korean designers you need to know

Updated 11:39 PM EDT, Wed October 21, 2015
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Seoul Fashion Week debuted 41 designers' spring/summer 2016 collections in October. Munsoo Kwon, Bonnie Lee and J Koo are three designers to watch out for.
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Seoul Fashion Week debuted 41 designers' spring/summer 2016 collections in October. Munsoo Kwon, Bonnie Lee and J Koo are three designers to watch out for.
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Three designers have been globally recognized for their growth in the industry: Munsoo Kwon, J Koo and Suecomma Bonnie. Munsoo Kwon is a Seoul Fashion Week regular. He will compete for the global International Woolmark Prize for menswear this January.
Munsoo Kwon —
Three designers have been globally recognized for their growth in the industry: Munsoo Kwon, J Koo and Suecomma Bonnie. Munsoo Kwon is a Seoul Fashion Week regular. He will compete for the global International Woolmark Prize for menswear this January.
munsoo kwon
Munsoo Kwon's collections are known for introducing new materials and alternative cuts to the traditional mens tailored suit. This season he also revealed a series of streetwear staples and standout accessories.
Munsoo Kwon —
Munsoo Kwon's collections are known for introducing new materials and alternative cuts to the traditional mens tailored suit. This season he also revealed a series of streetwear staples and standout accessories.
munsoo kwon
Kwon says one particularly strong element of Korean fashion is its ability to play with fabrics and textures. "While we have several talented designers in the country, its our fabric production that really stands out."
Munsoo Kwon —
Kwon says one particularly strong element of Korean fashion is its ability to play with fabrics and textures. "While we have several talented designers in the country, its our fabric production that really stands out."
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Footwear designer Bonnie Lee of Suecomma Bonnie started her line with a small boutique in Seoul in 2003. Currently there are 59 stores in South Korea and 40 boutiques around the world that stock her shoes.
Bonnie Lee —
Footwear designer Bonnie Lee of Suecomma Bonnie started her line with a small boutique in Seoul in 2003. Currently there are 59 stores in South Korea and 40 boutiques around the world that stock her shoes.
suecomma bonnie
Bonnie is best known for her footwear, but her diffusion label Supercomma B was a highlight at the spring/summer 2016 Seoul Fashion Week showcase.
Bonnie Lee —
Bonnie is best known for her footwear, but her diffusion label Supercomma B was a highlight at the spring/summer 2016 Seoul Fashion Week showcase.
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The brand is famous for its bold, pop-art inspired designs. Bonnie Lee credits the growing interest in Korean culture for helping her label break into new global markets.
Bonnie Lee —
The brand is famous for its bold, pop-art inspired designs. Bonnie Lee credits the growing interest in Korean culture for helping her label break into new global markets.
bonnie lee
Bonnie's footwear has been well-received in the industry. It's the footwear of choice for Korean celebrities and pop stars.
Bonnie Lee —
Bonnie's footwear has been well-received in the industry. It's the footwear of choice for Korean celebrities and pop stars.
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Jinwoo Choi and Yeonjoo Koo are the designer duo behind J Koo. The couple first met during an English class in Seoul while they were both preparing to move to London for design school.
J Koo —
Jinwoo Choi and Yeonjoo Koo are the designer duo behind J Koo. The couple first met during an English class in Seoul while they were both preparing to move to London for design school.
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The duo is best known for their women's collections. They recently won the womenswear prize at the International Woolmark Prize Asia, and will go on to compete in the global competition this January.
J Koo —
The duo is best known for their women's collections. They recently won the womenswear prize at the International Woolmark Prize Asia, and will go on to compete in the global competition this January.
j koo
The J Koo brand also features some mens apparel as well, which appeared at this month's Seoul Fashion Week. The menswear still follows the collection's signature soft lines and delicate structure.
J Koo —
The J Koo brand also features some mens apparel as well, which appeared at this month's Seoul Fashion Week. The menswear still follows the collection's signature soft lines and delicate structure.
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