Born in Seoul, S. Korea and raised in Northern California, Susan Suh moved to New York City in
1999 to pursue her second career in design. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology
while gaining industry experience at such houses as Armani and Versace. In 2002, with the
engagement to her fiancé, she was asked to design her own engagement ring, with that
experience, she also fell in love with the making of jewelry.
Her design process starts with architectural and structural elements whether they are solid or
fluid. She utilizes fashion design techniques such as draping and pattern-making in the
developmental stages of her collections. Details are important to Susan, such as comfort,
functionality and quality of her handmade pieces. She mixes contrasting textures and elements
while always looking for new combinations. Susan takes her cues from nature, “I believe the blue
print for design is available to us in nature,” says the designer.
1999 to pursue her second career in design. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology
while gaining industry experience at such houses as Armani and Versace. In 2002, with the
engagement to her fiancé, she was asked to design her own engagement ring, with that
experience, she also fell in love with the making of jewelry.
Her design process starts with architectural and structural elements whether they are solid or
fluid. She utilizes fashion design techniques such as draping and pattern-making in the
developmental stages of her collections. Details are important to Susan, such as comfort,
functionality and quality of her handmade pieces. She mixes contrasting textures and elements
while always looking for new combinations. Susan takes her cues from nature, “I believe the blue
print for design is available to us in nature,” says the designer.
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