Modern girl

by Jimin Kim

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technical description

Colour block cotton and lurex net tennis-inspired knitted dress with contrasting colour panels, a classic knitwear rib crewneck, sheer stripes, textured and flare ruched multicolour knitted lined sleeves and a skirt.

Size 900x600x250mm, 1400 gr., 2019

concept

The Modern Girl Collection embraces Jimin Kim’s personal identity and influencing cultures.Through research of Korea's enlightenment period in the 1900s she discovered to share similarities with women of this time. Applying the traditional Korean knotting technique to textiles not just as a mere decoration but using it shape garments. This was key in the development of outfits, both visually and technically infusing collection with meaning and history.

tags
20th Century, Culture Fusion, Feminism, Korean Enlightenment Period, Korean Knotting, South Korea
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year
2019
category
Fashion
object type
Dress, Leg covers, Wristband, Headband, Trainers
historical summary

ITS Contest Application year: 2019
Application area: Fashion
Collection shortlisted as a Finalist

techniques
Knitting
colors
Magenta, Multicolor, Pink, Purple, White
materials
Cotton, Glitter Canvas, Leather, Lurex, Suede
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