Summer Han

Black Sheep

summerhan.fashion

Location

chicago / united states

University

ART INSTITIUTE OF CHICAGO

Graduation year

2023

Summer Han is a distinguished fashion designer whose work seamlessly blends her Chinese heritage with a modern, sustainable approach to fashion. Educated in Visual Communication Design at Zhejiang University and later at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the Fashion, Body, and Garment program, Summer has developed a unique design philosophy that marries the beauty of nature with cutting-edge technology.

Her brand, Summer Han LLC, has gained international acclaim through participation in major fashion weeks in Paris, New York, London, and Chicago, highlighting her commitment to integrating natural elements with technological innovations. Beyond her fashion achievements, Summer has also been an influential educator, serving as a Teaching Assistant at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she mentored emerging designers.

Summer's work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the CFDA Runway360 for FFGS23 graduates, the A\N/A Chicago Leadership Escape Fashion Champions of Success Awards, and the Raymond Hudd Millinery Award. Her participation in the Alibaba AGI Global Challenge 2022 as a Visual Designer showcased her ability to fuse design aesthetics with practical market strategies.

At the core of her brand is a deep respect for nature, driving her commitment to sustainable fashion. Summer envisions her label leading the way in eco-conscious design practices, making her a significant figure in the movement towards a more ethical and environmentally friendly fashion industry.

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