I used latex, spandex and neoprene for most of the parts. How did you use these materials to strike a balance between concentration and diffusion?
Walk us through the material choices for this collection. The word ‘Concrete’ comes for strong construction, ‘Utopia’ comes for the society for everyone. So, I decided to name my collection Concrete Utopia.
When can we be united? How can we shape a united society that connects us all? A system that not only embraces diversity, but also constructs a concrete society as a collective? These questions have resonated in my heart for a long time, and the collection was part of my answer. ‘Concrete Utopia’ talks about collectivism and individualism - embracing individual differences in a collective society. What is the ideology of “Concrete Utopia”? The three-dimensional awareness I inherited while I was practising as an industrial designer has made my works multi-dimensional. I deliver abstract ideas with precise technical three-dimensional handwriting and mechanics. Also, I understand beyond the two-dimensional form. Gravity affects garment construction, which is the key element of my collection. Whenever I design, I think about gravity first. Studying industrial design has influenced my work in multiple ways. For the two years in the program, I built my own universe and made my final collection, which became the debut of the Samun Lim brand. I wanted to explore more, so I decided to come to the MFA program at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It changed my thinking about fashion, and I just fell in love with it. Then I briefly worked in the fashion industry after I graduated. For my Bachelor’s project, I designed a collection of bags. The industrial design process was already there, so I felt quite comfortable. How did you then transition to fashion, and how does that history influence your work?
You also previously studied industrial design.
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