Gyo Yuni Kimchoe is the winner of the spring/summer 2015 Fashion Scout Merit Award.

The designers will be awarded a fully sponsored catwalk show which will take place at Fashion Scout London during London Fashion Week next month. Previous winners of the award include David Koma, Eudon Choi, Agi & Sam and Georgia Hardinge

Gyo Yuno Kimchoe is a design label created by Gyo Kim and his partner Yuni Choe. The Korean duo started out at Parsons School of Design before moving to London and studying at Central Saint Martins. The Fashion Scout deciding panel is made up of industry experts including Hilary Alexander, Rebekah Roy and former winner Phoebe English. “We are so honored to be selected as the winner, the Merit Award is the best opportunity for new designers to show their vision and creativity” commented Gyo Kim.

“We are more than happy to be part of CFE’s Fashion Pioneer program. Running a fashion business requires much more than designing and making garments. Since we launched our label, we have faced so much difficulties and problems in various areas and CFE’s Pioneer program and its support will be such a huge help for us to overcome those problems and grow as a sustainable business. We cannot wait to see what we could learn from it and what we could achieve with its support. We also would like to say big thanks to CFE and its team for supporting young designers like us! “

Gyo Kim and Yuni Choe are designers behind the label GYOYUNI KIMCHOE. Both from Korea, met in New York City where Gyo Kim started studying fashion at the renowned Parsons School of Design. They moved to London for Yuni Choe to start studying at the distinguished Ravensbourne College of Art London, and Gyo Kim continued at prestigious Central St. Martins. Under the philosophy behind the creative direction, 'Respect of Life and Nature', the designers care about environmental problems, social issues, exploitation and animal cruelty. Set their goal to change the world positively through fashion, they create new eco friendly fantasy and sustainable muse through their collections.

Gyo Yuni Kimchoe