The ÅLAND x Mbrary

I love discovering new clothing brands and boutiques. More than likely, I will find something interesting and unique that excites me. Due to the pandemic, I haven’t stumbled into a new boutique especially with retail shops closing. The last time it happened was years ago in Manhattan Beach, CA where I accidentally found a simple yet elegant ivory maxi dress that would later serve as the dress I say “I do.” So when a new store pops up I appreciate it that much more because it is rare.

As such, The ÅLAND comes to mind — a retail shop hailing from South Korea, located in Williamsburg, New York (Brooklyn, if you’re not familiar with the hipster neighborhood) and now has a second location at The American Dream Mall in New Jersey. ÅLAND is a lifestyle brand carrying aspiring and emerging designers from South Korea and offering us access to South Korea’s subculture in fashion, design and trends. K-Pop idols have been digging these new designer brands which has helped influence and attract more people to K fashion.

On May 14th, ÅLAND is launching Mbrary, a brand by Minju Kim — Netflix’s Next in Fashion Winner. The name Mbrary is a combination of her namesake Minju and the word library. The collection themed and named “Eyes of the Hero” is inspired by Minju Kim’s drawings. The collection includes graphic t-shirts, caps, as well as eco bags which features Kim’s award winning designs. Minju Kim has won the 2013 H&M Design Award and was shortlisted for the LVMH prize for Young Fashion designers in 2014. In addition, has designed for K- Pop stars BTS and Red Velvet.

I had an opportunity to check out the collection ahead of its release and now will share with you all. Mbrary will be available for purchase online and at their store in The American Dream Mall.

See below for Mbrary’s full collection as well as my top 10 edit from ÅLAND!

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