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Los Angeles, United States

Koi Suwannagate

  • Sculptural knitwear
  • Cashmere appliqué
  • Artisanal texture

Thai-born, Los Angeles-based Koi Suwannagate is known for treating knitwear as a three-dimensional medium. Her recycled cashmere, handcrafted appliqués and sculpted gathers have brought an artisanal sensibility to separates and dresses; she was a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist before her 2008 New York show.

Portrait of Koi Suwannagate
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Five looks to know

Black jacket and shorts with a pale scarf, Koi Suwannagate, Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear.

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Black jacket and shorts with a pale scarf

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Black jacket and shorts with a pale scarf from Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear. Kimono references gave Suwannagate’s sculpted cashmere and handcrafted details a more relaxed, sporty direction.

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Embellished ivory sweater and black shorts, Koi Suwannagate, Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear.

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Embellished ivory sweater and black shorts

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Embellished ivory sweater and black shorts from Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear. Kimono references gave Suwannagate’s sculpted cashmere and handcrafted details a more relaxed, sporty direction.

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Navy floral cardigan and shorts, Koi Suwannagate, Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear.

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Navy floral cardigan and shorts

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Navy floral cardigan and shorts from Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear. Kimono references gave Suwannagate’s sculpted cashmere and handcrafted details a more relaxed, sporty direction.

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Gathered burgundy sweater and black trousers, Koi Suwannagate, Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear.

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Gathered burgundy sweater and black trousers

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Gathered burgundy sweater and black trousers from Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear. Kimono references gave Suwannagate’s sculpted cashmere and handcrafted details a more relaxed, sporty direction.

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Black minidress with a red floral accent, Koi Suwannagate, Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear.

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Black minidress with a red floral accent

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Black minidress with a red floral accent from Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear. Kimono references gave Suwannagate’s sculpted cashmere and handcrafted details a more relaxed, sporty direction.

Marcio Madeira / FirstView.com

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

1 piece