Innovative Fashion Designer & Co-Founder of Monse; Former Co-Creative Director at Oscar de la Renta; CFDA Award Winner

New York, NY, USA
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Laura Kim Biography

Laura Kim is a Seoul-born fashion designer recognized for her influence in American luxury fashion. After relocating to New York to attend Pratt Institute, Kim received scholarships from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Fashion Group International. While at Pratt Institute, she completed internships at Donna Karan, Jeremy Scott, and Carolina Herrera before joining Oscar de la Renta, where she was later appointed design director at age 26.

Kim co-founded the American luxury fashion label Monse with Fernando Garcia. The brand specializes in women's ready-to-wear, drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of masculine and feminine elements and the deconstruction of classic menswear tailoring. Monse debuted at New York Fashion Week and gained commercial and editorial recognition, with support from public figures such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Margot Robbie. Kim and Garcia received the Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent at the CFDA Fashion Awards for their work at Monse.

Kim and Garcia were appointed co-creative directors of Oscar de la Renta, overseeing categories including ready-to-wear, bridal fashion, accessories, and childrenswear. Their designs have appeared on red carpets, including dressing Sarah Jessica Parker for the premiere of "And Just Like That…" and creating Billie Eilish's dress for the Met Gala. Kim has been featured in media outlets such as Hollywood Reporter in its "Hollywood's Top 20 Red Carpet Designers."

Kim is a founding member of House of Slay, an Asian creative collective formed with Prabal Gurung, Phillip Lim, Tina Leung, and Ezra William. The Council of Fashion Designers of America recognized the collective with its Positive Social Influence Award. Kim has also been named to Gold House's A100 list, which honors Asian Pacific leaders for their impact on culture and society. She has collaborated with brands including Crate & Barrel, Kohler, and Langham Hotels on global partnerships and brand campaigns.

After revitalizing Oscar de la Renta, Kim and Garcia transitioned to focus exclusively on Monse, continuing to present collections at New York Fashion Week and maintaining a reputation for innovative luxury fashion design. Both remain influential figures in the American fashion industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

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