Chicness and subversiveness often find themselves at conflicting ends of the fashion spectrum. It takes a designer with focus and clarity to balance both— and through that, the desirability of the garment flourishes. South Korea-born, Texas-raised fashion designer Rok Hwang is one such creative.
Hwang grew up in Austin, but moved to London in 2004 to attend Central Saint Martins, where he earned a BA in menswear and an MA in womenswear. During this time, he trained under