YLYL

YLYL

YLYL is a creative duo meaning "young and clever minds pursuing profit." Yeji Kim and Eunjin Shin, Hongik University Textile Art graduates, launched after their 2013 graduation exhibition. We reinterpret classic fine jewelry using contrasting materials like Formica and acetate. Selected for Global Premium Lifestyle Goods (KIDP) and Maison & Objet 2024. Collaborations include LG Household's Silk Therapy, Amore Pacific's AMOS, with exclusive pop-ups at Lotte World Mall and Galleria Apgujeong.

FOI RINGS

7 colors and 6 sizes

Custom jewelry from YLYL. The Foi Ring, meaning “promise” in French, reimagines the classic wedding band with YLYL’s unique mood. Made with non-metal materials developed in-house for added durability and originality. Packaged in YLYL’s heart-shaped, biodegradable pulp box.

NONNA RINGS

8 colors and 6 sizes

Nonna ring is something you may expect to find in your grandma's jewelry box. Inspired by the natural color of gemstones, it brings out classic themes and mood of the old-fashioned times. Six prongs wrapping around a Formica cabochon on an organic design body.

This collection draws inspiration from traditional Korean hanbok and pottery colors, capturing the essence of Korean beauty in the hues of Formica. Packed in YLYL's heart-shaped packaging made of biodegradable pulp.

PIE BARRETTES

5 colors

This hair accessory is inspired by the colors and forms of vintage tiles and furniture, showcasing YLYL’s signature color combinations. A cameo of a woman wearing a Savon barrette is set at the center, made in a bite-sized pie shape.

Crafted from Formica, a versatile material, it recreates the charm of traditional cameos—typically made from stone or shell—in a more accessible way. Designed to fit the shape of the head, it wears comfortably and ships in a reusable cotton dust bag.

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