Jane Sung

Systems & Society

Image: “Tree” in Korean, “Namu” is the steward, relic, and historian in legends and folklore while also symbolizing physical and spiritual nourishment.

Lookbook Credits

Photographer: Jackie Kursel

Hair Stylist: Tomoaki Sato

Bio

Jane Sung is a Korean American designer working within the intersections of fashion and environmentalism.

Operating on a systems-based approach, her work aims to reconnect individuals with their environment by building material culture and utilizing clothing as a device for storytelling.

Within her garments, she explores methods of handcrafting through different mediums from metalworking to hand-knitting. Pieces focus on the details of construction and functionality for the wearer while imbuing a sense of romance and fantasy.

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