The Only Raincoat You’ll Ever Need: Jungwon’s Ethical Chic
I met with Jungwon Outerwear founder and designer, June Sohn at her pop up shop on Warren Street in Tribeca on an (appropriately!) rainy April day.
I’ve always struggled with finding a jacket that’s not only tough enough to withstand gross NYC days commuting to work, but one that looks polished and chic too. It’s a tall order and the coat I was wearing to meet Sohn wasn’t cutting it.
Designer June Sohn and I in Jungwon’s pop up shop in Tribeca.
Sohn took me through her outwear collections – made in the USA – which all aim to give secure protection and comfort. The fabric choice is waterproof, windproof, wrinkle free and completely breathable.
Jungwon made-in-USA jacket, with 100% recyclable membrane.
I tried several on, and each style felt strong, resilient and light weight. They’re pretty badass and unique-looking too. I feel like a power woman wearing my vibrant yellow Jungwon ready to take on the city and its crazy weather!
Lindsay E. Brown
Lindsay has spent her career at the intersection of media and social change. In her role at Eco-Chick, Lindsay has established partnerships and campaigns with some of the world’s most-recognized companies committed to sustainability and CSR. She co-created the popular interview series “Heroines for the Planet” that features groundbreaking women who share courage and a deep passion for protecting people and the Earth. Lindsay is the Marketing and Sustainability Manager at Health-Ade Kombucha and previously served as Director of Communications at the social enterprise CBS EcoMedia. There she directed corporate advertising dollars to the nation’s most effective non-profits tackling urgent social issues in local communities and was awarded CBS Corporation’s prestigious Share-the-Vision award. She has written for Whole Living Magazine, Edible, Cottages & Gardens, From The Grapevine, EarthHour.org, Eco-Age.com, and for environmentalists Laura Turner Seydel and Susan Rockefeller. Lindsay holds a BS in Global Business Studies and Marketing from Manhattan College, and received the 2012 Honors Award at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
