SUNY Korea FIT alumnus Changshin Park, who graduated with a BFA in Fashion Design in 2023, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his 2026 Supima Design Competition collection, Carapace, securing a finalist position with his unique design elements such as bold silhouettes and origami-inspired patterns.
Originally from Daegu, South Korea, Changshin Park furthered his educational path in Japan and New York, where his international perspective and creativity were embraced. After studying international tourism in Japan, Changshin’s passion for fashion started to grow, which eventually brought him to the Fashion Institute of Technology, where he pursued his fashion design education.
His design collection is distinguished by innovative structures of silhouettes and architectural volume, created through a unique pattern making process inspired by 3D origami. Each of his 5 designs have their own strong characteristics based on the fabric used, under the unified direction derived from his original style.
The Supima design competition encourages fashion design graduates like him to start their career by introducing their collections to the industry. The competition functions as an international showcase with a high profile presentation for initiating designers, with the addition of financial support.
Written by Student Reporter, Kay Cho (kay_cho1@fitnyc.edu)
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