A visionary designer from Seoul, Kuho Jung seamlessly blends fashion, food, art, design, dance, and music in his multifaceted career. Rejecting the limitations of a single title, Kuho constantly explores new creative avenues, pushing the boundaries of his artistic expression.
A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Kuho began his journey at the Book of the Month Club before launching his own restaurant in New York. His passion for food led him back to South Korea, then onward to Sydney, where he trained at the prestigious Cordon Bleu. Eventually, Kuho transitioned into fashion, serving as Creative Director of Samsung’s fashion division, where he led Cheil Industries from 2003 to 2013. In 2010, he launched his own label, Hexa by Kuho, which has been showcased in Paris and is stocked by top fashion retailers worldwide. Kuho also played a pivotal role as the Executive Director of Seoul Fashion Week, putting the event firmly on the international fashion map.
Beyond fashion, Kuho’s creative influence extends to dance and the performing arts. He directed two collaborative performances with Korea’s National Dance Company, designing traditional costumes for the dancers. In 2018, he worked with the Korean National Ballet on the performance “Poise.” That same year, he curated the inaugural exhibition “Overstated & Understated” at Paradise City, a $1.1 billion joint venture between Korea’s Paradise Group and Japan’s Sega Sammy.
Jung Kuho is a true trailblazer, his brilliance reaching far beyond the runway. His innovative approach to design spans fashion, food, dance, and curatorial work, making him a transformative force in the creative world. Kuho’s boundless passion continues to inspire and shape the global artistic landscape.
In this episode of the Pearl Lam Podcast, Kuho shares a captivating account of his creative journey – beginning with his unexpected start by opening a bar in New York, to working at Samsung, and eventually taking the bold step of launching his own acclaimed fashion line with Pearl Lam.
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