# Vintage Yarn Couture Haesu Kwon Weaves Wickedly Original Knit Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haesu-kwon References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/haesu-kwon.php) & [newschool.edu](http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/) As a huge fan of knits, Haesu Kwon's designs instantly captured my attention. This recent Parsons graduate used [vintage yarn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Yarn Couture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: explore new ways to repurpose and showcase vintage yarn in modern and stylish knit designs. - **Attention to Detail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: leverage meticulous attention to detail to create unique and highly textured knitwear designs. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: develop sustainable practices by using repurchased vintage yarns in knitwear designs, reducing waste and promoting circular fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: incorporate vintage yarn and attention to detail to create unique and highly marketable knitwear collections. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Braided Yarn Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yyyarn.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md)