Designer Mark Gong, who has been twisting femininity his own way between New York and Shanghai, has arrived at 10 Corso Como Seoul. An exhibition titled 'GONG GIRL' runs from September 10 to 27 at the Cheongdam location. It's a chance to see the FW26 collection 'ALMOST, BABY' in person, where lace, ribbons, and tweed hold both allure and control. PAP sat down with the designer to find out what's on his mind right now.
Mark Gong doesn't confine womenswear within the boundaries of femininity. His 'GONG GIRL' is captivating but never passive. She takes control, makes her own choices, and rewrites the rules. The FW26 'ALMOST, BABY' collection translates that attitude through classic materials like lace and tweed. A moment when a ribbon becomes both ornament and statement.
10 Corso Como Seoul Cheongdam is located at 416 Apgujeong-ro. The exhibition continues through Sunday, September 27. During this visit, Mark Gong also shared his perspective on Seoul fashion. From a drink to Botox, the designer opened up about where he stands in between. PAP asked, and he answered.
MARKGONG cannot be defined by a single keyword. Two cities, New York and Shanghai. Two axes, allure and control. Like the title 'ALMOST, BABY' suggests, he stands at a point that's almost there but not yet complete, which makes it all the more intriguing. Right now in Seoul, you can experience his world firsthand. What does femininity look like to you?
Mark Gong doesn't confine womenswear within the boundaries of femininity. His 'GONG GIRL' is captivating but never passive. She takes control, makes her own choices, and rewrites the rules. The FW26 'ALMOST, BABY' collection translates that attitude through classic materials like lace and tweed. A moment when a ribbon becomes both ornament and statement.
10 Corso Como Seoul Cheongdam is located at 416 Apgujeong-ro. The exhibition continues through Sunday, September 27. During this visit, Mark Gong also shared his perspective on Seoul fashion. From a drink to Botox, the designer opened up about where he stands in between. PAP asked, and he answered.
MARKGONG cannot be defined by a single keyword. Two cities, New York and Shanghai. Two axes, allure and control. Like the title 'ALMOST, BABY' suggests, he stands at a point that's almost there but not yet complete, which makes it all the more intriguing. Right now in Seoul, you can experience his world firsthand. What does femininity look like to you?
FAQ
When and where is the 마크공 GONG GIRL exhibition?
마크공's 'GONG GIRL' exhibition runs from September 10 to 27, 2026, at 10 Corso Como Seoul Cheongdam (416 Apgujeong-ro). Visitors can experience designer 마크 공's 26FW collection 'ALMOST, BABY' in person.
What is 마크공's 26FW collection ALMOST, BABY about?
마크공's 26FW collection 'ALMOST, BABY' uses lace, ribbons, and tweed to express both seduction and agency. It reimagines femininity not as passive, but as assertive and self-directed.
Who is designer 마크 공?
마크 공 is a designer based between New York and Shanghai, known for twisting femininity on his own terms. His 'GONG GIRL' embodies a woman who is seductive yet in control, rewriting the rules for herself.
