Kyungeun Park
Materiality
Eau de Relation
This collection explores the invisible nature of human relationships, expressed through scent and fashion. Inspired by the diverse connections that surround me—and relationships as lived experiences—I captured the emotions within each through fragrance, and then translated those scents into garments. I believe fragrance holds extraordinary power. Among the five senses, smell is the most deeply connected to memory and emotion. A single scent can preserve a moment, recall a feeling, or awaken something long forgotten. Scent becomes a silent language—revealing the emotional texture of relationships that words often cannot express.
Each fragrance in this collection represents a different relationship. One element connects them all: patchouli. This note symbolizes myself. Known for its depth and longevity, patchouli reflects my presence within every connection—both as the starting point and the lasting trace. I believe I am both shaped by my relationships and remain at their center, which is why patchouli is present in every scent. Through this collection, I hope my relationships and emotions resonate with you—remembered through fragrance, and expressed through form.
Bio
Kyungeun Park is a fashion designer based in New York, originally from South Korea. With a deep interest in human connection, emotion, and memory, her work often visualizes the unseen—relationships, scents, and personal history—through tactile design. She believes that scent is the strongest sense in evoking memory, and uses it as a foundation to build emotionally driven garments. Her designs are characterized by handcrafted textures, layered textiles, and personal storytelling, often incorporating techniques like felting, weaving, and deconstructed denim. She continues to explore the boundaries of fashion as a vessel for emotion, identity, and transformation.