Doo-Ri Chung has learned the right pair of tights can instantly transform an outfit. After receiving high accolades for the leggings shown in her Fall collection, seen left, Doo-Ri has decided to launch a hosiery line. “I would love to use studs or bring something in that could be smooth on the surface,” said Chung. “Legwear is so important because women today see themselves in complete Read more

You read about the book, Fashion Illustrations by Fashion Designers, now get the actual sketches. Style.com is holding a three-week auction whose proceeds will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. This week's auction includes sketches by Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Christian Lacroix. Next week, April 4 through 11, will feature Doo.Ri, Peter Som, and Sonia Rykiel. The final week of the Read more

In past seasons, Doo-Ri Chung's beautifully draped collections have been made primarily out of jersey. This time out, however, she moved away from her comfort zone, collaborated with Swarovski, and used silk. The result was no less breathtaking. In a palette of nudes, navy, black, and boysenberry, body-conscious cropped tops and high-waisted skirts reminiscent of Alaia, sweetheart tops with Read more

Whether this designer wins FabSugar Designer of the Year or not, 2006 was definitely a plentiful year for Doo.Ri. This new designer won both the Perry Ellis Award for emerging talent in womenswear and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in the past year and based on your response to her Spring '07 collection she may have a third win coming her way. Doo.Ri has a rags-to-riches story. In 2001, Doori Chung Read more