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Byeolha Seo

SAIC School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Sophie Byeolha Seo, born in South Korea, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio with a focus on fashion design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2025. Seo has participated in several notable fashion shows, including the Fashion Futures Fashion Show organized by the Chicago Fashion Coalition (CFC) and the UNITY fashion show at Northwestern University. Committed to sustainability, Seo incorporates eco-friendly practices in her work by utilizing deadstock fabrics, fabric samples, natural fibers, and upcycling techniques. Currently, Seo lives and works in Chicago, Illinois.

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