Zio Song is the man behind South Korea’s menswear brand, SONGZIO.  He is well known for his philosophical design approach and focus on the idea of transcendence.

 

A graduate of the acclaimed ESMOD in Paris, Zio Song is regarded as South Korea’s top designer. He debuted at Paris Fashion Week in 2007; where he gained international acclaim for the strong graphic and visual elements within his designs, exemplify avant-garde architectural silhouettes. He has also showcased his collections in Seoul, Singapore, and Barcelona, and has also closed London Collection Men as part of London Fashion Week. His contribution to Korean fashion was recognised by his appointment in 2016 as the Chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of Korea (CFDK).

 

ACCOLADES

• Chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of Korea, 2016

• Awarded ESMOD Paris Mention D’Homme, 1987

• Morphosis Awards Best Collection 2011

• “Best Designer in Korea”