ABOUT
REALIST BUT DREAMER _VANDALIST
"VANDALIST delivers edgy and sophisticated men's fashion, blending unique style with minimalism. Designed by YANG HEEMIN (VANDAL), we inspire your journey toward a better daily life and dreams."
SINCE 2006
VANDALIST FEATHER
The symbol of the VANDALIST by VANDAL, the Feather, symbolizes freedom, ideals, and dreams.
"It's not easy to truly understand a person through their clothes, nor is it easy to completely disregard them. To be passionate about clothing requires a deep sense of seriousness.
Creating clothes, however, is more than just a challenge—it's a source of joy. When my ideas come together, and I envision someone wearing something crafted by my hands, everything falls into place."
- YANG HEEMIN, Sep. 2006, launching VANDALIST by VANDAL
While balancing his passion for fashion and music as part of an underground band, VANDAL launched VANDALIST in the fall of 2006 during his studies in Clothing and Textiles at Yonsei University.
After debuting at the Seoul Collection in 2009, following his first showcase in 2007, he actively participated in domestic and international fashion scenes. In 2019, he announced a hiatus for VANDALIST to reflect and explore new directions.
In the fall of 2023, after navigating the challenges of the pandemic era, VANDAL quietly began the second chapter of VANDALIST, embarking on a fresh journey of creativity and innovation.
A musician who has composed runway music for every collection and a director of the board of the Seoul Design Foundation and a director of the board of the CFDK
VANDAL continues to explore new possibilities by crossing the boundaries of culture, art, design, industry, fashion, and music.
The name "VANDALIST" reflects his philosophy ofcreative destruction, while "VANDAL," derived from his English name, symbolizes his commitment to embracing the new.
DESIGNER PROFILE
2021-Current) Member of board of Directors of Seoul Design Foundation
2022 K-FESTIVAL exhibition in Paris
2021 Collaborated exhibition for the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Belgium
2021 Elcanto DEPP Shoes Collaboration
2020 KOTA YAMAJI Collaboration
2019 SEOUL & FASHION Invited Runway in Paris
2018-2020 Member of board of Directors of Council of Fashion Designer of Korea
2016 10th Anniversary runway & music concert (DENIS SUNGHO/MOT)
2016 Seoul Fashion Festival (SFF/in Olympic Main Stadium)
2014-2015 Creative director of Jill by JillStuart
2014 SBS Fashion King Korea2
2013 Andre Kim Blue label Collaboration
2013-2016 Exclusive runway show
2012 Bruno Magli Shoes Collaboration
2012 Men's Fashion Week invited Runway show in Singapore
2012 mini music album "1" released
2011 New rising Men's Fashion designer in Newyork & Tokyo (GAP PRESS MEN)
2010 Campaign with Yoji Yamamoto (SOMETHINGS/PARIS)
2010 Next Global leader (Fashion biz in Korea)
2010 VANS global campaign & collaboration
2009-2013 Seoul Fashion Week
2009 Fashion Magazine "JUST KEEP GOING" Producer
2009 invited Runway show in Tokyo
2009 men's fashion designer in World elite model
2008 Fashion Magazine "edge for men" Producer
2007 1st Runway show, Vandalist
2007 Art director in gallery KKOOMM
2007 Graduated Yonsei Univ. textiles and clothes.
2006 Launched VANDALIST
VANDALIST HISTORY
2023
2022
K-FESTIVAL IN PARIS
2019
RUNWAY SHOW IN PARIS
2018
S/S VANDALIST
2017
S/S HEAR
F/W VIBE
2016
SEOUL FASHION FESTIVAL
2015
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, JILL BY JILLSTUART
2015
F/W EXTROPY
2015
S/S JAZZ UNDERGROUND
2014
F/W MUSICIAN
2014
S/S FREQUENCY
2013
F/W PREQUEL
2013
S/S GRID
2012
F/W POETIC UNDERGROUND
2012
S/S DARK DREAM
2011
S/S-F/W ZERO
2010
S/S MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
F/W ANDROGYNY
INVITATION RUNWAY SHOW AT TOKYO
2009
DEBUT AT SEOUL FASHION WEEK
2009
S/S JUST KEEP GOING
F/W DECADENT CHIC
2008
Creation and distribution of the fashion & culture magazine "EDGE FOR MEN"
2008
S/S VARIATIONS
F/W EDGE
2007
1ST SHOWCASE WITH LIVE MUSIC
2007
F/W PSYCHEDELIC ROCK STAR
2007
S/S SILENT SPRING
2006
F/W BEGINNER'S LUCK
LAUNCHING VANDALIST IN SEOUL, 2006 A/W
