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TChai Kim

A model in a green floral jeogori seated among summer greenery
A pink jacquard hanbok with a chartreuse skirt and a wide green hat

Reimagining Tradition for Daily Life

Tchai Kim

2019 collection — a white robe with a black conical hat, sleeves spread wide
2019 collection — an orange quilted jeogori over a blue skirt, flowers pinned in the hair
2019 collection — a floral sheer dress seated on a stone path in tall grass
2019 collection — a dark brown wool coat over an ivory shirt and trousers
2019 collection — a floral organza dress in front of a pink lattice screen

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As worn

  • Poster for the Korean traditional opera Sim Cheong Ga with two performers in Tchai Kim hanbok

    SIM CHEONG GA

    Designed for the Korean Traditional Opera 'Sim Cheong Ga', this piece harmonizes traditional ritualistic elements with modern stage aesthetics, creating a powerful narrative through delicate fabric lines.

  • A character from the drama Mr. Sunshine in a pastel Tchai Kim hanbok

    MR. SUNSHINE

    Crafted for the iconic character in 'Mr. Sunshine', this Hanbok captures noble elegance through soft pastel hues and subtle floral patterns, embodying resilient grace.

  • A Vogue Korea editorial look holding a flower-filled tray overhead in a garden

    VOGUE KOREA 2016

    Featured in Vogue Korea, this design combines bold silhouette experimentation with traditional patterns, presenting a revolutionary interpretation of modern Korean couture.

  • A Vogue Portugal editorial look in a white coat and wide brimmed hat

    VOGUE PORTUGAL 2019

    An iconic editorial for Vogue Portugal that creates a striking intersection of East and West. This piece breaks traditional Hanbok boundaries, presenting a sophisticated contemporary narrative designed to resonate with an international fashion audience.