Kookmin University Unveils New Academic Gowns Bridging Tradition and Modernity

Strengthening Symbolism through Korean-Inspired Design

Kookmin University has designed new academic gowns to mark its 80th anniversary.

Kookmin University unveiled new academic gowns to commemorate its 80th anniversary. Kookmin University

The new academic gowns were unveiled at the 79th anniversary ceremony and the future vision declaration event held at the university's main building on the morning of October 17.

The concept behind the new Kookmin University gowns is "modern succession of traditional Korean attire." They were developed by incorporating KMU BLUE, the university's symbolic color, into the myeonbok, the ceremonial robe of Joseon Dynasty kings, and the jeongjagwan, a scholar's hat.

The overall design planning was led by Kim Namhee, CEO of Dolsilnai Co., Ltd., an alumna of the Department of Fashion Design, who is well known for her research on traditional attire and her modern fashion brand.

Looking at the details, the sleeve structure is inspired by the king's ceremonial robe, myeonbok, and the main color is KMU BLUE, Kookmin University's signature color. The university emblem's five cardinal colors were added as highlights to enhance symbolic unity.

The mortarboard draws inspiration from both the king's myeonryugwan and the Renaissance-era scholar's berretta, symbolizing the harmony of Eastern and Western scholarship.

Meanwhile, in addition to producing new academic gowns, Kookmin University is promoting ten new initiatives for its future vision as it approaches its 80th anniversary next year.

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