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Andre Kim Obituary
Kim died Thursday, several weeks after being admitted to Seoul National University Hospital with pneumonia, hospital official Oh Dong-seo said.
Kim was his country's most iconic designer, as famous for his glitzy fashion shows featuring top celebrities as for his distinctive personal style of wearing all-white garb and heavy black eyeliner.
Born Kim Bong-nam to a farming family, he launched his fashion career in 1962 when South Korea was emerging from the ruins of the Korean War of the 1950s. He later opened "Salon Andre" in central Seoul.
As Andre Kim, he offered glitz and glamour, and his elaborate, sometimes futuristic gowns were exhibited in shows from Paris to Sydney. His last show was held earlier this year in Beijing.
Kim is survived by a son.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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dree
September 1, 2010
Even though you have left us, you and your work will always be loved and remembered
so altogether you have not truly left us.
Psalm 23 May you the family be comforted with this words
Raymond Schroeter
August 16, 2010
To the memory of a very artistic and generous man.........you leave a legacy of design that will endure for eternity.
Lynn
August 15, 2010
My condolences to Mr. Kim's Family,
May happy memories sustain the family and bring some comfort to your heart.
He is healing the broken-hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.(Psalms 147:3)
Englebert Shin
August 15, 2010
Thank you for so much. You will truly be missed. May peace dwell among your family & loved ones.
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Andrae Harris
August 13, 2010
Andre was brave with with flare emerging from what seemed an impossible feat and proving that imagination is truly the highest kite one can fly. Thank you Andre for a life well lived. Your spirit will continue on and continue to inspire.
Andrae Harris
R Golay
August 13, 2010
To the the family of Andre Kim - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Andre will be missed by many.
Dan Tamewitz
August 12, 2010
To a man who shared his life with all. He will be missed by manysince he touched so many throughout his wonderful life.
bea
August 12, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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