Kimhekim Sunglasses
Step into the dreamlike universe of KIMHEKIM—where Seoul-born, Paris-based designer Kiminte Kimhae transforms sunglasses into wearable emotion. More than mere accessories, these are fragile-yet-fierce art pieces that blend Korean heritage with French couture sensibility.
Haute-Poetic Design Codes
Crystal-Caged Lenses: Delicate wirework resembling frozen tears or dewdrops
Asymmetric Pearl Accents: Baroque pearls suspended like unfinished thoughts
Distressed Metal Finishes: Frames hand-oxidized to appear rediscovered from a memory box
Materials with Meaning
Hanji Paper-Infused Acetate: Traditional Korean paper fibers visible under light
Upcycled Silk Tulle: Floating veils recalling bridal wardrobes (detachable)
Porcelain Nose Bridges: Glazed in celadon tones mimicking moon jars
Signature Emotional Collections
“Mother’s Scissors”: Framed in blades-thin steel, honoring the designer’s tailor mother
“Unsent Letters”: Engraved with handwritten Hangul characters
“First Love”: Heartbeat-monitor motifs pulsing across temples
For the Romantically Disruptive
Each pair arrives:
Sealed with a Wax Stamp using Kimhae’s personal chop (signature seal)
With a Handwritten Poem in English/Korean explaining its emotional inspiration
NFC-Chip Enabled linking to secret microfilms about the design process