The Cres.E Dim Spring/Summer 2014 collection is the work of Seoul-based designer Kim Hongbum. Hogbum is a graduate from the Sejong University in Korea and is known for creating sleek and sculptural pieces that embody a modern feeling of elegance.
After winning Seoul’s Doota Venture Designer Conference in 2007, Kim Hongbum has been "working to take his designs to the Western Hemisphere". After showcasing his pieces in New York, the designer returns with a stunning line of womenswear pieces with a galactic visual inspiration.
Starlit sweaters, structured cocktail dresses and digitized print tops are just some of the stunning pieces, featured in the designer's Cres.E Dim Spring/Summer 2014 collection. Kim Hongbum creates fashion-forward looks that are both sophisticated and edgy.
Galactic Sophistication Apparel
The Cres.E Dim Spring/Summer 2014 Collection by Kim Hongbum
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