Sung Kim started as a pattern designer for brands such as Ermenegildo Zegna and Valentino, and he developed understanding and experience of patterns through fine Italian Workmanship. Later, he worked as a buyer of multi-brand boutiques, he have learnt how to identify retail and consumer's needs and after he launched his brand named 'Dell'Est'. Still to this day, he is participating directly on the design, pattern and production process of all his collections.
Sung Kim was selected by Vogue Italia as one of 'Emerging Talents of 2009'. DELL'EST has been picked by worldwide market leading buyers, more recently Selfridges and Isetan Dept.