Professor is an academic research project become fashion brand, specializing in ramie and hemp cloth shirts designed by Alexander Ruth.

Crisp and cool and traditionally worn by an older clientele in summer, because of the changing taste of consumers, sellers, and makers this classic shirt design is quickly disappearing. The original designs of these type of shirts are the by-product of the introduction of western shirt designs and Korea’s millennium old ramie cultivating and textile production. Carefully selecting ramie and hemp cloth across East Asia, Professor reimagines these high-quality and sustainable traditional designs in order to reintroduce them to younger generations in a curated and artisanal look. Professor shirts are designed and made in Korea in collaboration with local artisans from within the community and a dedicated team of research assistants.