Our story

Two generations.One vision.

We proudly present two generations of fashion knowledge. A mother and daughter design team that creates timeless pieces with a perfect fit. Embrace signature fabrics that are wrinkle-free, washable and always travel-friendly

Since 1997

Our Journey

Decades of design.

1968

Clara is inspired to sew her first dress.

1975

Clara moves from Seoul to New York City.

1978

Clara gets her first job in America as a seamstress.

1980

Clara creates custom clothing from home for friends and family.

1995

Clara and her daughter Roseann realize that there is a need for better-fitting women's clothing and start to plan their own line.

1997

Clara and Roseann start their own clothing line in Manhattan's Fashion District.

2004

Clara and Roseann create their signature soft-stretch knit fabric.

2009

The Clara Sunwoo collection reaches all fifty states.

2015

Clara Sunwoo gets a full segment on the TODAY show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

2017

Clara Sunwoo becomes best-in-class for wrinkle free women's wear.

2021

Clara Sunwoo is picked as one of Oprah's Favorite Things and featured on Oprah Magazine + OWN Network.

2023

Dolly Parton wears Clara Sunwoo while hosting New Year's Eve with Miley Cyrus.

2026

Clara Sunwoo can be found in over 4,000 beautiful locations worldwide.

Our Mission

Two generations, one mission: wrinkle-free fabrics, a fit you trust, and the comfort to mix and match your way through every day.

A designer drawing garment details in a sketchbook

Designed to inspire.

Committed to inspiring women, our aim is to offer more than just a visual allure. Clara Sunwoo is a timeless, cross-generational brand tailored for confidence and beauty.

A focus on fit.

We prioritize an impeccable fit, ensuring every design is wrinkle-free, travel-friendly, and effortlessly stylish.

Clara and Roseann Sunwoo, mother and daughter designers

A cross-generational craft.

A women-owned, mother-daughter house since 1997, our clothing mirrors the strength, femininity, and everyday readiness that defines every woman we dress.

In Their Own Words

Hear it from Clara & Roseann.

Two perspectives, one shared passion for style, comfort, and fit, told in their own words, from the studio where it all began.

Meet Clara and Roseann, and discover the two perspectives behind a shared passion for style, comfort, and fit.

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A conversation with Clara & Roseann.

Join TODAY style expert Liliana Vazquez as she speaks with our mother-daughter founders about their beginnings, design philosophy, and the passion behind Clara Sunwoo.

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With gratitude

Thank you for being
part of our story.

Your support inspires every collection. Season after season, we create pieces to become lasting favorites in your wardrobe, bringing confidence and comfort to the moments that matter.

Here's to many more seasons together.

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