Chung graduated from The New School university's Parsons division with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion in 1995.[1] After receiving her degree, Chung worked for Geoffrey Beene for six years, rising to the position of head designer.
In 2001, Chung started her own firm in the basement of her parents' dry cleaning business. The firm remained there for the next four years.[2] Chung is best known for her jersey dresses, which have a unique drape. Chung has stated that she has no plans to move away from creating such dresses, as she now has a steady clientele. She is inspired by Ann Demeulemeester, Martha Graham and Joseph Beuys.[3] Chung planned to introduce a shoe line in fall 2008.[4]
In October 2011, at a state dinner honoring South KoreanPresidentLee Myung-bak and his wife, Kim Yoon-ok, First LadyMichelle Obama wore an asymmetrical purple dress designed by Chung. The dress was a classic Chung creation, featuring draped jersey fabric with a chiffon belt embellished with multicolored crystals.[5] It was described as "Ultra-violet, ultra-cool" [6]
In June 2012, Chung announced she was leaving Doo.Ri, her eponymous label.[7] In January 2013, she became creative director of the contemporary clothing line Vince in Los Angeles,[8] a position she left in October 2013.[9]
In 2006, Chung married Jeff Green. She and her husband made their own wedding rings.[3] When not working, Chung enjoys travel, cooking, films, and reading the newspaper. Chung's favorite destinations are Turks and Caicos and Anguilla.[4]
