Sang A Im-Propp

Sang A Im
Im Sang A (任常儿)
Born (1973-02-25) February 25, 1973
Seoul, South Korea
Occupation Fashion designer
SANG A
Industry Luxury Accessories
Founded 2006
Headquarters New York City, New York, United States
Key people
 Sang A Im-Propp
Website http://www.sanga.com

Sang A Im-Propp (任常儿,[1] original- Im Sang Ah, born February 25, 1973) is a former South Korean pop star turned designer of handbags,[2] based in Soho in New York City.

Company Profile

Im-Propp first launched her collection of skin and leather accessories in Spring 2006.[3]

Prior to the launch of SANG A in Spring 2006, Im-Propp spent two years researching, sourcing, and designing her collection. Her exotic skins, such as antiqued-finish alligator, hand-waxed rustic python, and silky lizard, are handpicked from the European tanneries.[4] Her bags are praised as timeless and edgy.[2] Celebrities carrying her handbags include Mischa Barton, Freida Pinto,[5] and Jessica Simpson.[6] They have been used in the television shows Gossip Girl and Lipstick Jungle.[7]

In November 2007, Im-Propp was awarded the Samsung Fashion Design Fund Award in Seoul, South Korea.[4][7]

SANG A Collection

Her use of exotic skins and materials include alligator, crocodile, python, ostrich, lizard, stingray, woven eel and fur. She also works with leather in a variety of styles.

For Spring 2011, Sang A used Perch fish leather for some of the new bag styles. This makes her one of the first luxury high-fashion designers to use what is called an eco-friendly material.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "she's O'live". Douban.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  2. 1 2 Hunt, Kenya (30 April 2009). "Taking the handbag to a new level". Metro Calgary. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
  3. ↑ http://www.boston.metro.us/us/article/2008/03/18/00/4310-66/index.xml
  4. 1 2 "Sang A Im-Propp Receives Award" Women's Wear Daily. December 18, 2007.
  5. ↑ "InStyle's Diamond Luncheon - Star Style: Freida Pinto". Instyle.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  6. ↑ "Jessica Simpson’s Must-Have Clutch! – Style News - StyleWatch - People.com". Stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com. 2007-08-29. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
  7. 1 2 Archived April 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  8. ↑ October 25th, 2010 (2010-10-25). "Sang A Spring 2011 Bags Presentation: Fish Leather And Exotic Skins". Fashionlvr.com. Retrieved 2014-03-01.
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