"South Korea's fashion Pioneer", "Magican from Fantasy land... All this words are about the most out-standing Korean fashion designer - Andre Kim.
He was born in 1935 when Korea was occupied by Japan. A son of rural farmers, he received an excellent education.
Andre Kim's real name is Kim Bong-nam.
He opened his Salon Andre in a center of Seoul at the age of 27 and became a Korea's first male fashion designer.
After his succeess in Paris (Andre Kim is first Korean designer whose fashion show was held in a world fashion capital) he gained world-wide popularity.
On of the most important sign of Andre Kim's recognition as a fashion designer is his appointment as a Chief Designer for Miss Universe-1981. After that, in 1988 he designed the uniforms of the Korean athletes for the Seoul Olympic Games and became a repeated invitee for occasions held by the IOC.
For his major contribution to development of Korean fashion and its international popularization Andre Kim was awarded with South Korea’s Presidential Culture and Art Medal (1997) and Italy’s Cultural Merit Award (2003). Moreover, he was selected as UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador.
Since 1980-s hundreds of Andre Kim's fashion show was held including such high-status events like fashion show for Rotary International Conference (1989), Charity Fashion Show for Seoul International Women Association, fashion show for diplomats.
In 1991 he was awarded at Charity Fashion Show for the Celebration of the 700th Anniversary of Switzerland and for Korean Red Cross.
In 1999 Andre Kim's Fashion on November, 6 mayor of San-Francisco Mr. Willie Brown Jr. announced Andre Kim's day in San Francisco.
On February 10, 2002 he became a Honorable Ambassador for Incheon International Airport.
It's not the full list of Andre Kim's awards.
Andre Kim's Imperia now includes not only fashion clothes but also ceramic ware, home appliances, handbags, jewellery, accessories (umbrella, gloves):
Andre Kim gained international popularity for his chic, posh wegging and evening dresses. This topic deserves a special post.
Photo credits: http://www.andrekim.co.kr/
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| Andre Kim (1935-2010) |
He was born in 1935 when Korea was occupied by Japan. A son of rural farmers, he received an excellent education.
Andre Kim's real name is Kim Bong-nam.
He opened his Salon Andre in a center of Seoul at the age of 27 and became a Korea's first male fashion designer.
After his succeess in Paris (Andre Kim is first Korean designer whose fashion show was held in a world fashion capital) he gained world-wide popularity.
On of the most important sign of Andre Kim's recognition as a fashion designer is his appointment as a Chief Designer for Miss Universe-1981. After that, in 1988 he designed the uniforms of the Korean athletes for the Seoul Olympic Games and became a repeated invitee for occasions held by the IOC.
For his major contribution to development of Korean fashion and its international popularization Andre Kim was awarded with South Korea’s Presidential Culture and Art Medal (1997) and Italy’s Cultural Merit Award (2003). Moreover, he was selected as UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador.
Since 1980-s hundreds of Andre Kim's fashion show was held including such high-status events like fashion show for Rotary International Conference (1989), Charity Fashion Show for Seoul International Women Association, fashion show for diplomats.
In 1991 he was awarded at Charity Fashion Show for the Celebration of the 700th Anniversary of Switzerland and for Korean Red Cross.
In 1999 Andre Kim's Fashion on November, 6 mayor of San-Francisco Mr. Willie Brown Jr. announced Andre Kim's day in San Francisco.
On February 10, 2002 he became a Honorable Ambassador for Incheon International Airport.
It's not the full list of Andre Kim's awards.
Andre Kim's Imperia now includes not only fashion clothes but also ceramic ware, home appliances, handbags, jewellery, accessories (umbrella, gloves):
Andre Kim gained international popularity for his chic, posh wegging and evening dresses. This topic deserves a special post.
Photo credits: http://www.andrekim.co.kr/
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