Klimt Takes the Runway
Lie Sang Bong and „The Kiss“
Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, Korean fashion icon Lie Sang Bong unveiled his latest collection of the same name at Seoul Fashion Week, drawing wide media attention.
2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week
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Stefan Joham
Lie Sang Bong
Lie Sang Bong brings Klimt to the runway
In collaboration with the Belvedere, the celebrated designer created 65 pieces, some of which even incorporate motifs from The Kiss NFTs. In reinterpreting Klimt’s masterpiece, Lie highlights traditional craftsmanship through elaborate embroidery and pattern work.
A Spectacular Show Under the Stars
To mark the 300th anniversary of the Belvedere, Lie Sang Bong presented his collection also in Vienna on September 5th 2023. As part of the Belvedere’s annual fundraising dinner, an open-air fashion show took place in the Kammergarten of the palace park. Accompanied by live music from Austrian artist JJ, the 700 guests in attendance were able to marvel at the originals themselves.
Galerie
![The image depicts a couple embracing. The figures are surrounded by a shiny golden background that is richly adorned. The one figure appears to be wrapped in a magnificent garment decorated with various patterns and floral motifs. Their faces are close together, and their eyes are closed, conveying an intimate and deep connection. The lower part of the image is filled with a lush vegetative depiction. [AI-generated with ChatGPT]](/sites/default/files/styles/stories_teaser/public/2025-08/Gustav%20Klimt_Kuss_Belvedere.jpg.webp?itok=80o-732N)
