 In 1986, Kim opened and operated the boutiques, Ecru, along with her partner Ken Fasola, the original owner of the store, first on Melrose Avenue and then in Marina del Rey in Los Angeles.Ecru offered collections from European designers such as John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana, CoSTUME NATIONAL, and Ann Demeulemeester.The modern exterior and interior of the store was designed by architects Michele Saee and Richard Lundquist under the direction of Ken Fasola and received numerous architectural accreditations and was a prominent fashion store that helped establish Melrose Avenue as a trendy, fashion-forward destination.