LIE SS15

The young Korean brand channels tropical hues and sportswear silhouettes for the spring season

Veteran designer Lie Sang Bong has been injecting the avant-garde into the bloodstream of Korean fashion since the ’80s. Now his son, Lee Chung Chung—a Central Saint Martins alum—takes the reins in his own offshoot, LIE. Having made its debut in 2013, LIE appeals to a younger generation at a more approachable price point than its parent brand. The SS15 collection, dubbed “Urban Tropicana,” catches …

Universal Assembly Unit at London Fashion Week

The innovative media company creates an interactive installation that lets visitors experience fashion in a whole new way

The spotlight is on South Africa this week, as Design Indaba is set to start. But it’s not just in its homeland that South African design is on display; in London, the country was one of 29 taking part in the International Fashion Showcase during the recent London Fashion Week. Designers Adriaan Kuiters & Jody Paulsen, Akedo and Maxhosa by Laduma showcased their work, with …

Interview: Knitwear Designer Kim Haller

Insight on an eponymous second collection inspired by a letter of heartbreak

When you enter knitwear designer Kim Haller’s Brooklyn studio, you are also entering her home. A career consultant for international luxury brands like Calvin Klein and Derek Lam, Haller transformed the ground floor of her charming townhouse into a cozy workspace. This space acted as the incubator for Haller’s first eponymous collection, which she launched last February at stores like Opening Ceremony. Practical and comfortable, …