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Pop-up & Presentation:
Soul Threads: Voices of Seoul
2026
During Milano Fashion Week® (February 2026), Seoul Fashion Week presented the third collaborative edition of Soul Threads: Voices of Seoul at Antonioli Boutique, in partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, and Antonioli. Conceived as a collective presentation, the project highlighted Seoul’s cultural identity. The event was creatively directed by Lee Seung Ik (Rick Lee), Global Creative Director of Seoul Fashion Week.
Fashion Talk:
SFW X MFW Meet up
2026
On February 3, the opening day of Seoul Fashion Week, designers participating in the SFW × MFW collaboration project gathered for a meaningful exchange session moderated by Lee Seung Ik (Rick Lee), Global Creative Director of Seoul Fashion Week. During the session, 15 Korean designers shared practical knowledge and first-hand insights on entering the Milan fashion market and navigating global distribution systems.
Cultural Event:
The Tannery of Pompeii
2025
A Leather Journey from Pompeii to Seoul - an exclusive cultural event celebrating the restoration of the ancient Pompeii tannery and the enduring legacy of Italian leather craftsmanship. The evening explored leather as a bridge between material innovation and cultural expression, linking Pompeian Red with Seoul Vermilion and traditional craft with modern emotion.
Exhibition:
Beyond textile - Crossing Boundaries
2025
BEYOND TEXTILE: Crossing Boundaries showcases innovators redefining textiles in contemporary design. Lee Seung Ik (Rick Lee) showcased RICK RHE’s bold fusion of 3D printing and leather blending technology and craftsmanship to envision sustainable fashion’s future.
Exhibition:
Ensemble: Voices of Seoul
2025
The Seoul Metropolitan Government, in collaboration with the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, presented the second edition title 'Ensemble' Voices of Seoul, led by Lee Seung Ik (Rick Lee), Global Creative Director of Seoul Fashion Week. This edition, themed Ensemble, showcases Korean designers blending diverse styles into a unified expression of Seoul’s evolving identity honoring tradition through innovation.
Presentation:
I Fashion & K Fashion
2024
Rick Lee took part in the fashion talk panel “I-Fashion and K-Fashion: Young Talents and Education,” where experts from both countries engaged in a lively and well-received thematic discussion.
The panel explored the preservation of fashion culture in both countries and the role of professional education in nurturing young talent.
Exhibition:
RICK RHE X Stratasys at Preview in Seoul
2024
RICK RHE unveils a groundbreaking fashion innovation as the first in South Korea to apply PolyJet 3D printing to wearable design showcased at Preview in Seoul. In partnership with global leader Stratasys, the project merges precision engineering with creative expression on sustainable Italian leather, in collaboration with Dani Tannery.
Business Networking:
MOU between MFI X Daegu Metropolitan City
2023
Jean Kim facilitated the MOU between Milano Fashion Institute (MFI) and Daegu Metropolitan City to collaborate on educational programs for nurturing talent in the fashion industry and promoting joint research activities.
Business Networking:
Daegu Metropolitan City in Milan
2023
Jean Kim facilitated Daegu Metropolitan City's efforts in Milan, organizing meetings and collaborations to build a deeper and more comprehensive partnership between the two cities.
