In the Running at Supima Competition

This afternoon a collection of handcrafted gowns by new grad Sharon Moon 14 AP is making its debut at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in NYC, one of the most publicized annual events for designers and industry insiders. The native of Seoul, Korea was invited to participate in the Supima Design Competition, an established runway show held each year at Lincoln Center.

A panel of celebrity judges will select the most jaw-dropping evening wear made of unprocessed pima cotton fabrics: denim, twill, corduroy, sheeting and jersey. Other finalists include students from FIT, Kent State and SCAD. 

Over the summer, Moon worked tirelessly on her elegant capsule collection, which is inspired by images of decaying flowers and involves laser cutting to snip through the fabric. “I have a particular passion for womenswear,” she notes. “I love experimenting with unusual techniques to make beautiful knits.”

Tune into a live broadcast of the Supima Design Competition, which starts at 1 pm EST.