Kimhekim

Rising Korean designer Kiminte Kimhekim on how he turns his obsessions into socially shareable and commercially attractive designs, and his royal roots

By Cherry Mui

Kimhēkim’s love for giant bows, pinned pearl buttons and exaggerated tailoring is captivating. Contrary to what you might imagine of a Korean fashion label, Kiminte Kimhekim’s fame is not necessarily linked to the rise of K-pop culture or dressing Korean celebrities. Instead, the designer, known professionally as Kimhēkim, gained his cult following of 200,000 Instagram fans because of his distinctive aesthetic: minimalist forms with maximalist details. A former intern at Balenciaga during the Nicolas Ghesquière era, Kimhekim is profoundly influenced by the craftsmanship, tailoring and archives of Cristóbal Balenciaga. He launched his label in 2014, debuting with a couture collection in a flower shop. “I spent ten years in Paris and as a natural result, I had all the infrastructure needed there. There was really no reason for me to…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

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