KANGHYUK

Seoul-based KANGHYUK was founded in 2017 by Royal College of Art graduates Kanghyuk Choi and Sanglak Shon. The ready-to-wear label has steadily amassed a following and acclaim for its innovative approach to luxury streetwear ever since, gaining the duo a LVMH prize nomination in 2019. Best known for using materials recovered from vehicle airbags in its designs, the brand produces technical garments with a studied futuristic bent. Minimalist staples—all the result of meticulous curation in sourcing, tailoring, and technique—strike a balance between conceptual and utilitarian, with standout details like visible barcodes, logos, and contrast stitching. Taking a realistic approach to innovation, KANGHYUK exemplifies imaginative craftsmanship in contemporary, everyday menswear.