Sang A Im-Propp Explained

Sang A Im-Propp
Birth Date:25 February 1973
Birth Place:South Korea
Birth Name:Im Sang-a
Occupation:Fashion designer
Alma Mater:Parsons School of Design
Years Active:2006–present
Spouse:Jamie Propp (married 2001-2014)[1]

Sang A Im-Propp (Korean name: Im Sang-a, ; born February 25, 1973)[2] is a New York City-based fashion designer and former pop singer from South Korea.[3] She founded the luxury handbag brand, Sang A, in 2006.[4]

Career

Im-Propp debuted as a singer in South Korea in 1996 with the album, Musical, which included the hit song of the same name.[5] She released two more albums before deciding, during a visit to New York City, to leave the music industry and to pursue a career in fashion. She later studied at Parsons School of Design and interned under designer and stylist Victoria Bartlett.

Im-Propp launched her handbag company, Sang-A, in 2006. In 2007, she was awarded the Samsung Fashion Design Fund Award,[6] and, in 2010, she was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Singer-turned-designer Im Sang A splits with American husband. Chung. Joo-won. The Korea Herald. 2014-08-27. 2018-06-26.
  2. Web site: 임상아 소개. Mnet. ko. Im Sang-a Profile. 2018-06-26.
  3. News: From Pop Star to Handbag Designer, Sang A Shares Secrets to NY Success. Garcia. Cathy Rose A.. 2009-01-21. The Korea Times. 2018-06-26. en.
  4. News: Looking for a (Long) Leg Up. Wilson. Eric. 2009-09-09. The New York Times. 2018-06-26. en.
  5. News: '디자이너' 임상아의 근황. Ra. Je-gi. 2016-03-05. Hankook Ilbo. 2018-06-26. ko.
  6. News: Sang A Im-Propp Receives Award. Chabbott. Sophia. 2007-12-18. WWD. 2018-06-26. en-US.
  7. News: CFDA Inducts 26 New Members. Murg. Stephanie. 2010-06-25. Adweek. 2018-06-26. en-US.