Born and raised in Los Angeles, Eric Kim grew up in the skate and surf culture of Southern California, turning into an avid car and motorcycle aficionado.Passionate about architecture and construction, Eric dreamed from a young age of a career in furniture design. Soon, however, he realized that big plans would not fit into a small niche market.
After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, Eric worked as a design assistant for several labels. Not long after, he established several of his own labels, which turned lucrative overnight.
Eventually Eric teamed up with garment producer and importer, Henry Kim, who shared much in common, and in 2004 the label Monarchy Collection was born.
Who wears the Monarchy Collection? Celebrities ranging from Mark Wahlberg, Ryan Seacrest, Usher, Slash, Jeremy Piven, Tyrese Gibson, Jake Gyllenhall, and more!
Eric Kim has now ventured into a new line of high-end, contemporary menswear called MIK CIRE (his name spelled backwards), the 2010 autum/winter collection of which will debut tomorrow at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.
I am extremely excited to have received not only a guest pass to the debut but also a backstage interview with Eric!
Enjoy this video of Monarchy’s 2010 spring/summer collection as it bids farewell to Eric Kim:
Photo Copyright Monarchy Collection.
