As a huge fan of knits, Haesu Kwon's designs instantly captured my attention. This recent Parsons graduate used vintage yarn to create uber-stylish and original designs for her thesis collection, Space Queen.
From voluminous to form-fitting shapes, I can easily see Haesu Kwon's designs strutted down catwalks around the world. What sets this knit designer apart from the rest is her attention to detail.
Haesu Kwon typically uses two to three different yarns in a design, all of which have been purchased at auctions. This level of dedication shows in her beautifully textured clothes.
Vintage Yarn Couture
Haesu Kwon Weaves Wickedly Original Knit Designs
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Yarn Couture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: explore new ways to repurpose and showcase vintage yarn in modern and stylish knit designs.
2. Attention to Detail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: leverage meticulous attention to detail to create unique and highly textured knitwear designs.
3. Sustainable Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: develop sustainable practices by using repurchased vintage yarns in knitwear designs, reducing waste and promoting circular fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: incorporate vintage yarn and attention to detail to create unique and highly marketable knitwear collections.
2. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: explore new methods of sourcing and processing vintage yarn to meet the growing demand for sustainable and one-of-a-kind knitwear.
3. Online Auctions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: establish a platform dedicated to the purchase and resale of vintage yarns, catering to the needs of designers and artisans in the knitwear industry.