Korean born designer Yumi Kim studied fashion design in Milan at the Marangoni Institute as well as the Secoli Institute, also in Milan. She began her career with Missoni and later moved on to Erreuno.

Yumi moved to New York City in 2000 and designed for a couple of companies including Tadashi. In the Spring / Summer 2006 she launched her own trendy yet sophisticated line, KYUMI.

A passion for vintage fashion magazines and clothing serves as inspiration for the KYUMI line. Yumi likes to create new styles with a nostalgic scent, bringing a vintage feel to the contemporary lifestyle. KYUMI girls have an appreciation for sophisticated and delicately crafted objects.