Explorer, creator, and strategist with expertise in Fashion
Bora Han is an interdisciplinary creator and educator whose work examines the synergy between traditional studio practice and digital workflows. Her teaching approach is grounded in the technical rigors of garment construction and pattern engineering, expanded by an inquiry into AI-assisted design and sustainable production. Bora facilitates learning experiences that synthesize industry standards with speculative experimentation, prioritizing inclusive problem-solving and reflective practice. She is committed to preparing designers for the evolving demands of the fashion industry through rigorous mentorship and collaborative inquiry.
패션 교육자이자 연구자인 한보라는 스튜디오 실무와 디지털 워크플로우의 시너지를 탐구하는 패션 디자인 교육자이자 다학제적 크리에이터입니다. 의복 구성 및 패턴 엔지니어링에 관한 탄탄한 기술적 토대를 바탕으로, 산업 표준과 실험적 시도를 결합한 혁신적인 교육 과정을 설계해 왔습니다. 특히 패션 디자인 과정에서의 AI 기술 통합과 지속 가능한 방법론에 주목하며, 학생들이 기존의 공정을 재해석하고 새로운 가능성을 발견하도록 독려합니다. 한보라는 포용적인 문제 해결과 성찰적 실무를 중시하는 교육 철학을 통해, 급변하는 미래 패션 산업을 주도할 창의적 인재 양성에 전념하고 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
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