DGNAK

D by D was a diffusion line launched in 2009 by Kang Dong-jun, designer of D.GNAK. Based on D.GNAK’s avant-garde tailoring and achromatic direction, it developed a simplified, pop-oriented expression for a younger audience, incorporating elements of urban culture and streetwear. While the main line centered on the designer’s own ideas and experimentation, D by D was positioned around the people around him and everyday occasions for wearing the clothes, serving to broaden the brand’s world through a more casual entry point. Major retailers and fashion media in the 2010s also treated it as D.GNAK’s second brand or diffusion line.

D.GNAK12 is the second label of D.GNAK, developed by designer Kang Dong-jun. While inheriting D.GNAK’s avant-garde DNA, it offers clothing that emphasizes wearability, everyday use, and appeal to younger generations. The official site identifies it as D.GNAK’s second label and presents it as an independent category offering items that are more casual and versatile than the main line. Major retailers also describe it as a brand that combines the sensibilities of D.GNAK and past DBYD collections. Carrying forward the direction of D by D, it serves as the line for everyday clothing and daily wear within the current brand family.