This September, HEEYONGHeE STUDIO unveils its latest Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Quiet Vitality. Drawing inspiration from the cork oak tree-an emblem of quiet strength, resilience, and regeneration-the collection explores a poetic interplay between elegance and raw nature.
“Quiet Vitality is a reflection on presence over motion,” says designer Heeyong Shin. “It’s about embodying the invisible forces of growth and endurance that exist even in stillness. The cork oak, with its textured bark and ability to regenerate, became a metaphor for this collection.” With a muted palette of earthy tones-brown, beige, ivory, white, and moss green-the collection channels the atmosphere of forest wood, fog, bark, and filtered light. Structured pintucks and asymmetric silhouettes echo the layered rhythms of the cork tree’s bark, while flowing garments bring a softness that contrasts the rawness of texture.
Highlights from the collection include:
- Silk dresses styled with eco-leather beanies and layered chiffon veils, merging classic femininity with a modern, resilient edge
- Upcycled couture corsets, crafted from luxury fabric remnants—offering a vision of sustainability in high fashion
- Draped casualwear that balances sculpture and fluidity, redefining everyday elegance
The bridal segment introduces a minimalist yet powerful look—restrained silhouettes elevated by tactile contrasts and unconventional accessories. Together, the collection proposes fashion as a quiet yet vital force—an aesthetic of grace, structure, and still energy.
About HEEYONGHeE STUDIO
Based in Seoul, HEEYONGHeE STUDIO is a fashion design house that explores the intersection of sculpture and clothing. Its collections balance restrained avant-garde and minimalist aesthetics, crafting wearable pieces through precise pattern-making and material innovation. Alongside its couture work, the studio also produces ready-to-wear and bridal lines, often utilizing upcycled luxury fabrics to extend the life of runway materials. The brand proposes fashion as “wearable art”—a tactile, cultural experience for the modern woman. Known for merging intuitive form with refined structure, Heeyong Shin’s work combines experimental textile techniques with sculptural minimalism—offering garments as visual narratives rooted in nature and art.
