Leaving a career in accounting to pursue clothing design, Cho created an ideal life for himself and hopes his creations can help people do the same. Merging sustainability with factory-level tailoring and construction, Utopia is stitching up a new lane in upcycling, helping to elevate the expectations and execution of reworked fashion and bringing it to a larger audience.

Beyond setting up and styling the collection for attendees to see in all its glory, which had the store buzzing from the second we opened the doors, we have to give it up to the supporting cast that helped upcycle the fun all night long. With drinks from Serve Mobile Bars and bites via Prime Pizza, not only were our souls nourished by the mix of small run and 1:1 pieces, our stomachs were taken care of too. Are You Mad was also naturally on premises making sure that the collection was properly displayed on recycled fixtures while their bead station had people unlocking their inner artisan.

Now, it wouldn't be a Bodega Re-Creation party without a photo booth, but this time was extra special thanks to a custom 1-of-1 couch in the mix. Remember, when it comes to Cho, designs don't stop at just clothing and accessories.

For a slightly less accurate but equally on-brand visual souvenir, you know we had to call in Cartoons2all to get some caricatures going. Come for the fashion, stay for the hijinks right?

Wrapping it all up in a rhythmic bow, Lonny, TAYHDSN, and Tommy Bogo held down the DJ booth AKA heartbeat HQ, setting the perfect tone at every twist and turn.

Thanks to everyone who came down to the store to celebrate the Nike Re-Creation Utopia release with us and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next one. Also don't forget to check out the collection in-store at Bodega LA and on the site now, while supplies last.

Photographer: Angella Choe