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2026
Kyndof Runs Its Fashion Operation on AI Agents, Raising 3.8 Billion Won
Kyndof automates costume design, manufacturing and brand operations with AI agents, posting 4 billion won in revenue last year and securing 3.8 billion won in funding.
Musinsa Drops an Exclusive Converse x 2000Archives Collaboration
Musinsa has exclusively released a Converse x 2000Archives collaboration it planned itself, led by a Chuck 70 in distressed denim with mother-of-pearl and traditional knot details.
2000Archives Sales Jump Sixfold in January After Blackpink Tour Tie-Up
Kyndof’s womenswear label 2000Archives posted sixfold sales growth in January 2026, lifted by custom stage looks for Blackpink’s Deadline world tour and a No. 1 denim ranking on Musinsa.
Kyndof Aims to Repeat K-Pop's Success in K-Fashion
Kyndof chief executive Kim Sunbin sets out a plan to build a data-driven K-fashion platform by applying the playbooks of Hybe and Cosmax to the fashion industry.
2025
Kyndof Confirmed for Global TIPS After Completing 3.8 Billion Won Raise
K-pop fashion brand house Kyndof was confirmed for the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' Global TIPS program and has completed a 3.8 billion won raise, including a 2.6 billion won seed round.
Kyndof's 2000Archives Wins Industry Minister's Award at the K-Fashion Audition
2000Archives, operated by Kyndof, won the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy's silver award at the 2025 K-Fashion Audition, along with 10 million won in commercialization funding.
From Defense Tech to K-Content: The Startups VCs Backed in Mid-November
A weekly roundup of 12 Korean startups that announced funding in the third week of November, including Kyndof’s 2.6 billion won seed round led by Bluepoint Partners.
K-Pop Fashion Brand House Kyndof Raises 2.6 Billion Won in Seed Funding
Kyndof has raised 2.6 billion won in seed funding led by Bluepoint Partners, having been profitable since its founding year with overseas sales above 30% of revenue.
Kyndof's 2000Archives Now Distributed in Around 20 Countries
Kyndof's 2000Archives, worn by NewJeans' Minji and aespa's Karina, now sells in around 20 countries, and CEO Kim Seon-bin outlines a 2025 online-first push and an IT platform for brands.
2000Archives Builds a Custom Racing Look for Jennie
2000Archives, Kyndof's designer brand, made custom stage outfits for Jennie's Chicago concert, using real leather and hotfix detail plus a skirt reworked from vintage clothing.
W Concept Puts 2000Archives' BIBI Collection On Sale Online
W Concept began exclusive online pre-sales of BIBI for 2000Archives, the label's 47-piece 2024 Pre-Fall collection with artist BIBI, unveiling it on its W.LIVE broadcast on Aug. 6.
2000Archives and LEEJAE Unveil First Joint Collection
Kyndof's 2000Archives and the tableware brand LEEJAE have unveiled their first joint collection, Ethereal Angels, introduced at a private release party in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, on June 12.
2000Archives Unveils Custom "Dirty Work" Outfit for aespa
2000Archives made the custom outfits for aespa's performance video for the single "Dirty Work." Each member wears a matching set of cropped jacket and baggy pants, detailed with reflective lining for stage presence, the aespa logo on the left chest and "Dirty Work" lettering across the back, with sprayed detailing throughout to match the track's mood. The pieces were made exclusively for the video, and no commercial release has been announced.
2000Archives Expands Its Online Channels
2000Archives is expanding online, adding W Concept and 29CM to Musinsa and EQL, shifting its social media content, and planning a pop-up store in Japan within the year.
2000Archives Takes Neo ængel Pop-Up to Shanghai Select Shop ENG
2000Archives is running an exclusive pop-up at Shanghai select shop ENG from March 29 to April 29, unveiling its new Neo ængel collection created with sports couture in mind.
Kyndof Diversifies With Secretflash Online Mall and 2000Atelier B2B Service
Kyndof has diversified with Secretflash, a closed employee mall for brand inventory, and the 2000Atelier B2B system, now at 100 million won in monthly sales.
2000Archives Steps Up Overseas Push After Jaded London and BIBI Team-Ups
Kyndof's 2000Archives is pursuing an inbound wholesale strategy abroad as search volume climbs in China and Japanese select shops keep buying, while focusing on D2C and drops at home.
2000Atelier Hits 100 Million Won in Monthly Sales Two Months After Launch
Kyndof said 2000Atelier, the fashion production service it launched in November 2024, reached 100 million won in monthly sales within two months by cutting sample production down to days.
2024
Kyndof Takes Grand Prize at Seoul Fashion Hub Demo Day
Kyndof took the grand prize at Seoul Fashion Hub's demo day, FASHION HUB SCALE-UP 2024, where nine resident companies pitched to about 50 investors and fashion industry figures.
2000Archives Wraps Up Second Fashion Design Contest for Emerging Talent
2000Archives has wrapped up its second Fashion Design Contest & Award, with 10 finalists picked from over 100 applicants and Kookmin University's Baek Kuk-hyun taking the grand prize.
W Concept Starts Selling the BIBI Collection From 2000Archives
W Concept is selling BIBI for 2000Archives, a 47-piece 2024 Pre-Fall collection made with the artist BIBI, alongside a live broadcast at 7 p.m. on the 6th and discounts of up to 57%.
Grailz x 2000Archives 'It's a Match' Collection Arrives
2000Archives and Grailz release 'It's a Match', a collaboration collection drawing its motifs from the interfaces and copy of global dating apps.
2000Archives x Jaded London Capsule Collection Revealed
2000Archives has revealed a capsule collection with London-based Jaded London, built around references to track and field.
2000Archives Unveils Its SS24 Corp-Core Collection
2000Archives has unveiled its spring/summer 'Corp Core' collection, which sets out to challenge the conventions of office dressing.
2000Archives Steps Up Collaborations at Home and Abroad
Kyndof's 2000Archives unveils a 12-SKU collaboration with UK label Jaded London on the 26th, followed in April by a women's line with domestic gorpcore brand Grails.
2023
2000Archives Revenue Triples as Kyndof Builds Momentum
Kyndof's womenswear label 2000Archives has tripled its revenue year on year, and is expanding through pop-ups in Korea and Japan, a planned European collaboration and new design hires.
2000Archives Widens Its Audience and Pushes Upmarket
2000Archives, the womenswear label run by Kyndof, has tripled sales year on year and is widening its reach with pop-ups in Seoul and Osaka, a new sportswear line and senior design hires.
2000Archives Opens Hannam Pop-Up for Travel-Themed Souvenir Collection
2000Archives, the designer label run by Kyndof, is holding a pop-up in Hannam-dong, Seoul, from Oct. 6 to 8 to mark its Souvenir Collection, themed on Seoul, New York, Paris and Rome.
2000Archives Unveils Its Fall/Winter 2023 Campaign
2000Archives released its fall/winter 2023 campaign, shot against Dashka Monashka's surreal canvases, spotlighting shearling pieces and camouflage shirred pants.
2000Archives Widens Consumer Reach With Denim-and-Rose Pop-Up at The Hyundai Seoul
A "Denim & Rose" pop-up run by Kyndof's 2000Archives at The Hyundai Seoul has drawn a strong response, and the brand is now planning a new pop-up to open in the second half of the year.
2000Archives Brings Denim&Roses Pop-Up to The Hyundai Seoul
2000Archives is holding its ‘Denim&Roses’ pop-up at The Hyundai Seoul from the 20th to the 27th, with pop-up exclusives and an early look at its 23 Summer collection.
2000Archives Launches Bizletics Line at Paris F/W Show and Shanghai Showroom
Kyndof's womenswear brand 2000Archives staged its F/W 2023 collection in Paris on March 19 and a Shanghai showroom event on April 1, launching its Bizletics line.
2000Archives Triples Sales as Wearable, Distinctive Designs Catch On
Kyndof's womenswear brand 2000Archives has more than tripled sales year on year on hits such as its Mat Love Tee, and runs two lines ahead of a May pop-up store.
2000Archives and AIRTOMYEARTH Unveil Their Second Collaboration
2000Archives has released a 17-piece second collaboration with stylist Jamie of AIRTOMYEARTH, spanning clothing plus towels, clutches and sleep masks, first shown at a Paris exhibition.
The Korean Labels NewJeans Loves
Hypebeast rounded up the Korean labels NewJeans has worn and included 2000Archives, citing its second collaboration show in Paris with stylist Jamie and picking the No.2 denim heel boots.
2000Archives Lays Out Its 2023: A Paris Showroom and a Split Sports Line
Hypebeast asked six rising Korean designer brands about their goals for 2023, and 2000Archives previewed a denim-based collection, a Paris showroom and a plan to split its sports lines.
2022
2000Archives Stages First Offline Presentation With Sport Couture Summer Collection
2000Archives held its first offline presentation in Seongsu-dong on April 23, unveiling a 2022 summer collection themed Sport Couture and made up of 24 looks with a Y2K sensibility.
TheOpen Product x 2000Archives Team Up on a Spring 2022 Capsule
Rising Korean labels TheOpen Product and 2000Archives teamed up on 'Themselves', a Spring 2022 capsule about self-expression that reworks tattoo art across a trompe-l'œil blonde-hair beanie, tattoo-illustrated pieces, tights, sheer tops and cropped tees.
Announcements
2nd 2000Archives Fashion Design Contest & Awards Wraps Up in Grand Success
The contest was held under the theme “Sporty Couture.”
2000Archives Launches Fashion Design Contest to Discover Next-Generation Designers
2000Archives, South Korea’s leading fashion brand, is launching a fashion design contest to discover and nurture next-generation fashion designers.
“2000Archives” Partners with Artist “BIBI” for the 2024 Pre-Fall Collection
Combining Comfort and Wild Charm SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, July 24, 2024 – 2000Archives is thrilled to introduce the new Pre-Fall 2024 collection, “BIBI for 2000Archives.” This lineup marks the brand’s first foray into essential, basic pieces, infused with the soft yet edgy charm of artist BIBI. The collection features items that effortlessly blend BIBI’s unique […]
2000Archives collaborates with Jaded London
WINNER! She’s a star. With a playful and expressive nature at the centre of both brands, 2000Archives and Jaded London joined forces to deliver a 10-piece capsule collection. The range unites and encapsulates each brands point of view through graphics, colour, silhouettes and fabrication with their synonymous 2024 take on Y2K references. Airbrush jeans, pleated […]
2000Archives Unveils Striking Season Opening in Paris, Bringing Bold Silhouettes and Unique Prints to the Fashion Scene
Paris, FRANCE, March 19, 2023 – 2000Archives Unveils Striking FW23 Collection “Bizletics” in Paris, Marrying Corporate Dressing and Sportswear with Bold Silhouettes and Unique Prints 2000Archives, the Seoul-based women’s fashion brand, has made a powerful entrance into the Parisian fashion scene with the launch of their latest season, “Bizletics (Business + Athletic)”. Founded in 2020 by Daeun Hong, a BA […]