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I started as a student at FIT in 1962, and was the first Korean national to graduate from the Fashion Design Program. During my time at FIT, I received a great deal of inspiration from the FIT Fashion Research Lab. This experience is what influenced me and my vision to establish a museum when I returned to Korea. Although the FIT Fashion Lab at that time was much humbler compared to the current Museum at FIT, it inspired and guided my life’s work.

My mother, Choi Kyung Ja, a pioneer of Korean fashion, studied in Japan, then returned to Korea and established Hamheung Dressmaking Academy at Hamheung, Hamkyungnam-do in 1938; the matrix of Kookje Fashion School. The school has continued with me as the second director and now with my daughter as the third director of the institute. We have produced internationally renowned designers such as Andre Kim and Lie Sang Bong. Through these relationships and donations made by many designers and celebrities and with additional acquired pieces, I opened the first and only, Korea Museum of Modern Costume in Seoul 25 years ago. I put my life, heart and soul into the collection and curation of the museum.

I am with great pride and pleasure that FIT, my Alma mater, opened a campus in Songdo. The university gathers students from all over the globe allowing them to learn, grow and dream together. It reminds me of the enthusiasm I had as a student at FIT in New York half a century ago. I am grateful for everything I have achieved based on the learning, experience and the vision that I gained from my time at FIT.

The SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume opening on the Songdo Campus will operate mainly to support the academic courses taught. My wish is for it to grow into a learning center where younger generations of fashion students may share in the same experience I had at FIT. I dream SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume will develop as the major contributor to fashion education in Korea, in the near future. I certainly believe this wish will come true.

SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume, Chief Director Heisoon Shin

ON VIEW

Title of the Exhibition: "Indigo Dreams in the Coral Kingdom"

Opening Ceremony : 1:00 pm, November 29th, 2023

Duration of the Exhibition : November 29th, 2023 - March 8th, 2024

*This exhibition will be closed from December 18, 2023 through January 1, 2024 during the winter recess of SUNY Korea offices.

Greeting from the Director

SUNY Korea Museum of Modern Costume is pleased to invite you to the opening reception of the 'Indigo Dreams in the Coral Kingdom' exhibition.

In a world where the deep blue seas and the coral kingdom face threats from pollution and the consequences of global warming, we invite you to join us on a journey to 'Indigo Dreams in the Coral Kingdom.' This exhibition celebrates the timeless allure of indigo dyed garments while serving as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for sustainability and environmental stewardship. 

Join us in exploring the enchanting world of naturally dyed indigo garments, where the creative talents of FIT NDGC club, ATC Textile club, SBU Art class students, Utah's Film students, two indigo focused artists, a tufting artist, and a florist have converged to bring this exhibition to life. 

Heisoon Shin, Director

  • Natural dyed garments by Hanyi Yu(FD) and beautiful coral reefs created by the ATC (Artisanal Textile Club) students by natural dyeing and fabric manipulation

  • Natural dyed outfits created by Jisu Kim & Paper corals created by SBU Art Class students with discarded office paper from SUNY Korea administrative offices

  • (Far right) JellyFish outfit created with a group effort of Zahra (Adinaz) Ebrahimian, Xuan Mak, Daniel Saliba, Haijia Li, Madeline Schiavi, Naima Naas, and Seeun Park Coral works, created by Tufting artist Sohyun Bae and Florist, Moonyeong Seo

  • Indigo dyed garments

LOCATION

  • Address
    • Academic Building AB101 SUNY Korea, 119-2 Songdo Moonhwa-Ro Incheon, Republic of Korea (21985)
    • 인천광역시 연수구 송도문화로 119-2 한국뉴욕주립대 A동 B101 (우:21985)
  • Tel +82-32-626-1356
  • E-mail costumemuseum@sunykorea.ac.kr
  • Opening Hours
    • Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Closed : Weekends and National Holidays