Stony Brook University SUNY Korea

The Fall 2023 Career Talk to You: Fashion in Passion was successfully held on November 15, 12:10pm - 1:30pm at C105. The session featured Chung Chung Lee, the CEO and creative director of LIE Collection, who shared his inspiring career journey in the fashion industry and valuable insights for SUNY Korea students aspiring to become future professionals.

Event Overview:

• Event: Fall 2023 Career Talk to You "Fashion in Passion"
• Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
• Time: 12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
• Location: C105
• Speaker: Chung Chung Lee (CEO of LIE Collection)

Chung Chung Lee's creative journey began in an environment that nurtured creativity and embraced experimentation, providing him access to runways and global fashion events from the young age of 14. Since the launch of LIE in 2013, the brand has flourished with two standalone stores in Korea and a presence across the United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore, including a dedicated section in the flagship LIE SANG BONG Concept Store in New York's Meatpacking District.

With his menswear degree from Central Saint Martins in London, Mr. Lee gets inspired not only by art but also by global issues. He emphasized the significance of passion, raising attention not only to fashion but also to diverse sectors for application in creative endeavors.

Session Highlights:

• Insightful career journey shared by Chung Chung Lee
• Emphasis on the importance of passion and its application
• Q&A session allowing direct interaction with the industry expert

This session provided a unique opportunity for students to engage directly with an industry expert, posing questions and receiving firsthand insights. We strongly believe that the shared experiences will continue to help you in the future as lasting inspiration and guidance.

SUNY Korea CDC