HYE MIN KANG ROCKS!!
1. Your pieces are amazing and full of volume, what is the process like?
It takes quite a long time. Usually my inspiration came from nature--like the blowing of wind, a sunrise or sunset. So I try to show these movements in my clothes.
2. What designer would you kill to design for?
I love and respect all fashion designers. Especially, Alexander Mcqueen, Zac Posen and Anna Sui are my favorite designers. my design is mixing of avant garde/vintage/girly. So I would like to design for any of these designers.3. What do you think your market is?
My market is for girls from 18 to 27, who know who they are and what they want.
4. Do you eventually want to have your own label?
Yes! Of course! My dream is open a store with my sister who studies cosmetic science. I design clothes and she makes cosmetics. I already made my label name too.
5. What was the interview process like to get into FIT? I heard it’s pretty tough.
I am an international student. I was outside of USA. I wasn't required to do the interview. They focussed more on my portfolio.
6. Are you excited for Fusion. Share with the FSTE readers what Fusion is.
I am so excited!!! Fusion is a competition between F.I.T and Parsons. It is held annually. Fifteen specially selected designers from each school.
7. What factors do you think the FSTE readers should consider when purchasing clothes?
If it makes you feel happy, buy it and enjoy!
EXPENSIVE FASHION IS SO LAST YEAR
While I was on FashionIndie.com, something went off in me as I read about the Foley + Corinna Country tote made of burlap and coffee bean sacks for the ridiculous price of $444. I felt that it was imperative that I write about my reactions regarding this. I am big on affordable fashion as long as it is quality and looks expensive. I'm huge on quality, but not on price. I think the fact that a handbag made up of burlap and coffee bean sacks which cost's almost nothing to make is so damn expensive is utterly ridiculous. The funny thing is that IGNORANT people will spend it. People will skip a car payment or rent for that handbag, or any other overpriced/not-that-cute handbag for that matter.I feel as young people/students we must watch our money and not get wrapped up in the cutesy ads and spending too much for good fashion. Even I fall into this dreadful trap. Great fashion and clothes is everywhere at a reasonable price. We have to be able to allocate our money right. It's a learning process. We must prove that they (fashion companies and magazines)can't just put all this stuff in our face and expect us to run out aimlessly as fashion victims to the nearest high-end boutiques. This year, my goal for us is to be smarter with our money, take control and be fashion leaders.
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