Sue Kim

Tie: “Form” chainmail tie

Techniques: Chainmail (European 4-in-1 weave, Byzantine weave) in sterling silver and brass

Brooch: “Fragments” lapel pin

Techniques: Maedeup (매듭) (Korean knots) made of 2mm knot cord, casted in sterling silver

Bracelet: “Drapery” bracelet

Techniques: Chainmail (European 4-in-1 weave) in brass, Maedeup (knot) casted in sterling silver.

The power of ornaments lies in the history and culture they carry, or the identities they signal. These pieces patchwork different elements and symbols of “modern” and “traditional” formalwear to imagine ways that markers of culture, gender, and class can be adapted to the ever-increasingly fluid identities of today. The result is a collection of ornaments that are simple yet surprising — subtle embellishments for your everyday outfit.