Hyerim Kim — BFA Fashion Design 2025

Collection

LACE UP, BUTTON DOWN

This collection explores the fusion of two seemingly opposite styles: the sharp, structured silhouette of 1980s Western power suits and the raw, spontaneous spirit of Dongmyo streetwear, a uniquely expressive style found in the flea markets of Seoul, South Korea. Inspired by the way tailoring and sportswear collide on the streets, often in unintentional, chaotic, yet strikingly stylish ways, the collection focuses on the tension between control and play, precision and rawness.

By merging these contrasting aesthetics, the collection does not seek to resolve tension but to highlight it—letting contrast shape the rhythm, movement, and attitude of each look. It reimagines power as something fluid, found in the space between structure and spontaneity, refinement and rebellion. It redefines fashion boundaries, highlighting the beauty of the unexpected.

Image: **MIXED-FABRIC COLLAGED DRESS**

Oversized shoulder pads and jersey number inspired by American football uniforms, reinterpreted in tweed and lace.
Tailoring elements featuring a 100% cotton shirt and fragments of wool-blend tailored pants.
Layered skirt made from 100% silk and lace.

Image: **100% SILK SATIN TRACKSUIT SET**

Half-zip track top featuring organic lace stripes and side zippers.
Skirt inspired by 80s power dressing, featuring an exaggerated hip silhouette.
Mini crossbody bag in goat leather with silver hardware.

Image: **WOOL-POLYESTER BLEND PINSTRIPE SUIT WITH MIXED STRIPE WIDTHS**

Oversized Jacket with a draped shoulder, secured by a strap.
Layered skirt with mixed-width pinstripes featuring tailoring details.
Contour-lined spandex top inspired by swimwear.

Image: **WOOL-POLY BLEND BACKPACK STRAP DRESS WITH SPANDEX CYCLING SET**

Striped mini dress with backpack straps and silver hardware.
Stretch spandex cycling jersey set featuring a top and biker shorts with organic contour lines.

Image: **SLEEVELESS WAXED COTTON TRENCH COAT WITH MIXED FABRIC FOOTBALL TEE AND SHORTS**

Sleeveless trench coat made from water-repellent waxed cotton.
Oversized striped tee inspired by football jerseys, in silk and spandex.
Micro shorts made of 100% silk satin.

Bio

Hyerim Kim is a fashion designer born in Korea and based in New York, whose work is shaped by her experience of living between cultures. Navigating the spaces between Korean heritage and Western context, she explores hybrid aesthetics that question fixed definitions of style. Her creative process often begins with collage, both physical and digital, as a playful method to bring together elements that might otherwise clash. She draws inspiration from overlooked moments, awkward combinations, and subtle disruptions that spark curiosity, and sometimes humor.

With a foundation in streetwear, Hyerim blends structured tailoring, unexpected layering, and offbeat silhouettes to create pieces that feel familiar but quietly defiant. Her garments often shift depending on how they are styled or worn, inviting reinterpretation and individuality. Her work embraces contradiction, spontaneity, and the quiet beauty of the unexpected.

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