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Post by Anna • August 12, 2011 • Post a comment

Sarah Nami Ahn is one mega-talent. Originally on a path to becoming a neuroscientist (she obtained her PhD from UCLA), the Korean American changed course after her brother got into a motorcycle accident. She spent six months in the hospital nursing her brother back to health. She then went on to work for renowned interior designer Kelly Wearstler and opened her own design firm, Nami Design. (Check out our story on her in our Summer 2011 issue.)

But that wasn’t enough for the triple threat: While taking some fashion courses at FIDM, Ahn submitted a design for a national contest held by apparel line Laundry by Shelley Segal — and won! (Her LBD design is currently being sold at major department stores.)

A sneak peek at one look from NAMI's Spring/Summer 2012 debut collection, a modern take on the Korean traditional dress called the Hanbok.


Now Ahn is getting ready to debut her first ready-to-wear collection under the label NAMI for Spring/Summer 2012. Inspired by her Korean heritage and the art of origami, Ahn incorporated pleating details and unique fold-up sleeves into her designs. Her signature look is the modern take on the “hanbok,” the Korean traditional dress (see photo above). We can’t wait to see more!

For more info, please check out the NAMI facebook.


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