Explorer, creator, and strategist with expertise in Fashion
Bora Han is a dynamic force in the fashion industry, consistently pushing boundaries and crafting captivating works of art using an array of materials and innovative techniques. With a rich background in fashion design, Bora not only creates inspiring pieces but also shares their expertise by teaching aspiring designers. Currently, Bora balances their role as both an educator and a practicing fashion designer, continuously inspiring the next generation while leaving a mark of creativity and originality in the industry.
디자이너 한보라는 다양한 소재와 독창적인 기술을 활용하여 연도를 초월하는 영감을 주는 패션 작품을 지속적으로 창작해왔습니다. 패션 산업에 창의성과 독창성을 남기면서도 대학에서 강의하며, 다음 세대에게 지속적으로 영감을 전하고 있습니다.
Award & Honors
JURY PANEL | ITAA Design Exhibition | 2018
International Textile and Apparel Association
Reviewed papers for 2018 ITAA (International Textile and Apparel Association) Design Exhibition. Evaluated submissions by reading the written description and viewing the digital images provided in the Review Paper.
JURY PANEL | International Fashion Competition | 2015
International ARTS OF FASHION Competition
Reviewed 312 fashion student projects received from 34 countries and more than 120 Schools and Universities.
SELECTED one of SAMSUNG Six Rising Star Fashion designer of the world | 2011
INVESTFASHION by ARTS OF FASHION FOUNDATION
BORA HAN was Selected as one of 2011 Six New Rising Star Fashion designers of the world.
ARTS OF FASHION Competition GRAND AWARD | 2009
ARTS OF FASHION FOUNDATION
• Won Grand Award of the International Arts of Fashion Design competition
• Presented Geometric silhouette suits and textiles responding to human temperature
• Credited for presenting outstanding hand skills to the screening members
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HAN STYLE Minister Award | 2007
Ministry of Culture and Tourism of SOUTH KOREA
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism hosted HAN STYLE Modern Hanbok Fashion design competition in 2007.
• Presented as a part of the Modern Hanbok Fashion design competition in 2007
• Swept all three awards in the competition including the Minister’s Award with her works including YUN I, YUN II, and YUN III (The competition allowed three design applications per designer, selecting three designs disregarding the designers for the winners.)
Korea Color Image Award | 2005
Korea Society of Color Studies, SOUTH KOREA
Selected FASHION SHOW and EXHIBITIONS
The works of BORA HAN have been presented in numerous Fashion shows, international biennales, and museum exhibitions worldwide. Major exhibitions include the International Fashion Art Biennale in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea; Musée des arts décoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Paris, France; and Polimoda Institute of Fashion Design and Marketing, Firenze, Italy.
FM Oakland Studio & Gallery Artist Intro show | Oakland, USA | 2019
Exposition Internationale d'Art Coreen de la Mode a Paris at Musee des Arts Decoratifs du Louvre | Paris, France | 2017
International Fashion Art Biennale: Fashion, the Magic of Space | Seoul, South Korea | 2014
SF HAS FASHION SHOW | San Francisco, USA | 2013
International Fashion Art Biennale: Green Project | Seoul, South Korea | 2012
Fashion Knit Exhibition: La Lumière | Seoul, South Korea | 2012
Fashion Art Culture Souvenir Exhibition: 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics | Seoul, South Korea | 2011
2011 International Fashion Art Festival | The Hague Area, Netherlands | 2011
Fashion Knit Exhibition: Floral Garden | Warsaw, Poland | 2011
F3 Fashion show | Oakland, USA | 2011
Fashion & Surface Exhibition at Musee des Arts Decoratifs du Louvre | Paris, France | 2010
Fashion & Passion Exhibition | London, United Kingdom | 2010
ARTSOFFASHION Award Fashion Show | Philadelphia, USA | 2009
Bunka Women's University Invitational Fashion Knit Exhibition: Purity | Tokyo, Japan | 2009
Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week, Britex Fabric Project Fashion Show | New York, USA | 2009
Fashion Knit Art Exhibition: Airy Garden Black & White | Firenze, Italy | 2008
Paper & Knit Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea | 2007
Fashion Knit Jewelry Art Exhibition | Seoul, South Korea | 2006
Knit Art Exhibition | Washington D.C., USA | 2005
Korea Color Image Award Exhibition | Seoul, South Korea | 2005
Chojun Museum Invitational Exhibition | Seoul, South Korea | 2004
COSTUME DESIGN
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” | The Great Theater of Dongguk University | Seoul and Cheongju, South Korea
Opera “Rigoletto” | Daejun Culture & Art Center | Daejun, South Korea
Musical “Would you marry me?” | Church Musicals | Seoul, South Korea
EDUCATION
Academy of Art University | San Francisco | Master of Fine Arts degree | Fashion Design
Sookmyung Women's University | Seoul | Master of Cosmetics | Cosmetic & Beauty
Sungshin Women's University | Seoul | Bachelor of Home Economics | Clothing
Sungshin Women's University | Seoul | Bachelor of Science | Mathematics
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2024 CLO3D 7.3 Workshop for a new trend | CLO America, USA
2021 CLO3D Master class | Fashion Institute of Technology, USA
2010 Fashion and Surface, Arts of Fashion Master class | Musee des Arts Decoratifs du Louvre, Paris
2009 Textile Master workshop, Arts of Fashion Symposium | Drexel University, Philadelphia
2008 R & D Fashion and Trend, Master workshop | Polimoda, Firenze
2004 Costume Design, Academy of Performance Art | The Korean Culture and Arts Foundation, Seoul
2003 Advanced Knit Draping Master workshop | Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne Ecole, Paris