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Oct 22, 2018 Fashion

Young South Koreans take fashion inspiration from Bernie Sanders and Jesse Jackson

Past US presidential campaigns have taken on a new life as fashion inspiration in South Korea.

Seoul fashion scene unfolds at Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Seoul Fashion Week helps local designers debut on global stage

Oct 22, 2018
Fashion
[Weekender] Mountaineering clothing climbs down to city life

Middle-aged Koreans adapt ‘athleisure look’ with hiking outfits

Oct 19, 2018
Fashion
Can Seoul Fashion Week ever be show for the people?

Though promoting itself as ‘festival for people,’ fashion event remains exclusive to industry insiders

Oct 19, 2018
Fashion
2D illustrations breathe life into luxury fashion

For fashion enthusiasts and luxury goods lovers, an exhibition of fashion illustrator Megan Hess’ work is soon to open in Seoul. The Australian illustrator is known across the world for her work with luxury fashion houses and celebrities. She became a big figure in the fashion scene after drawing the cover illustration for the “Sex and the City” book after the series became a hit. Fashion illustrator Megan Hess speaks during a press event held Tuesday at The Seouliteum in eastern Seoul. (Yonhap

Oct 17, 2018
Fashion
Seoul Fashion Week ready for kickoff

2019 S/S Hera Seoul Fashion Week, a major fashion event for fashion insiders and outsiders, is set to begin its six-day run on Monday.The biennial event, hosted by the Seoul Design Foundation to cement the city’s status as Asia’s main fashion hub, is to take place at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul through Saturday. The exterior of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Seoul Design Foundation) Poster image for 2019 S/S Hera Seoul Fashion Week (Seoul Design Foundation)Menswear designer Woo Yo

Oct 15, 2018
Fashion
[Weekender] Natural, matte and rose for this fall

In line with the #MeToo movement in Korea, there have been ongoing efforts among women here to break free of their “social corsets” either consciously or subconsciously. The metaphorical corset has found its way into modern slang. Korean women call the movement to reject the requirement to wear makeup and dress a certain way “tal-corset,” “tal-co” or “corset-free.” But not everyone feels the same, and even some of those who reject the obligation might wear occasional makeup. So it still wouldn’t

Oct 5, 2018
Fashion
Despite anti-fur sentiment, fur stays in fashion scene, targeting young

Though the fur-free movement has been sweeping the fashion industry, some designers continue to experiment with the natural material, targeting the younger generation with hip, trendy designs. The anti-fur movement is not new. In September, the British Fashion Council announced all the designers for London Fashion Week would ditch fur for the shows. The city of Los Angeles is currently planning to ban the sale of fur. Models wear fur creations by rookie designers at Asia Remix fashion show held

Oct 5, 2018
Fashion
Stella McCartney embraces roots, talks animal rights

PARIS (AP) -- Stella McCartney presented her first Paris Fashion Week collection since taking full control of her eponymous design house this year by buying the 50 percent stake owned by luxury product giant Kering.The British-American designer used her independence to go back to her artistic roots on the runway Monday and spoke to the Associated Press about fashion’s fledging steps to go fur-free and about animal rights in the industry. Models wear creations for Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer

Oct 2, 2018
Fashion
[Herald Interview] Bespoke suits tailored for comfort

Tailor stresses importance of ‘emotional size’

Sept 28, 2018
Fashion
Kim Sa-rang embraces sexy look for Vogue

Actress Kim Sa-rang showcased her flawless complexion in the stills taken from a recent photo shoot with fashion magazine Vogue. In the photos shared via Kim’s Instagram on Tuesday, the actress looked sexy with sleek jet black hair, glowing skin and sumptuous lips in five different shades of YSL’s newest “Rouge Pur Couture The Slim” matte lipstick. (Kim Sa-rang's Instagram)Vogue recently posted photos of Kim on its official social media. Along with the shared photos, the actress wished everyone

Sept 27, 2018
Fashion
Korean heritage graces modern runways

Rookie designers embrace hanbok elements in unexpected ways

Sept 21, 2018
Fashion
London fashion: Beckham comes home; Mouret shows ‘new sexy’

LONDON -- Victoria Beckham brought her fashion brand home to London Fashion Week for the first time Sunday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the label that solidified the former Spice Girl’s status as a fashion icon. Her show was one of the most sought-after at the current edition of the British capital’s twice-yearly style extravaganza, which also saw Roland Mouret and other designers show off their latest spring and summer creations.Some highlights from Day 3 of the fashion week:___VICTORIA B

Sept 17, 2018
Fashion
Louis Vuitton trunk inspired by Korea’s traditional marriage culture

Stylist Seo Young-hee has designed a special edition trunk for Louis Vuitton, influenced by Korea’s traditional marriage culture.Seo, who worked as a stylist for Vogue Korea before switching to work as an artistic director of fashion on a project basis, is known combining Korean traditional crafts with modern fashion. She was inspired by the luxury brand’s “Volez Voguez Voyagez” exhibition in Seoul last year.At the exhibition, one of the brand’s signature trunks was decorated like a “hahm” using

Sept 8, 2018
Fashion
Lee Hyo-ri nails chic and casual in Zadig & Voltaire: Elle

(Zadig & Voltaire)Singer Lee Hyo-ri looked chic and casual in stills that were recently made public after her photo shoot for fashion magazine Elle. (Zadig & Voltaire)In the photos, taken by husband Lee Sang-soon, Hyo-ri rocked different signature looks, combining pieces from French brand Zadig & Voltaire’s 2018 Fall-Winter collection. With the beautiful natural surroundings of Jeju Island as a backdrop, the singer posed in a gray jacket and vintage flower-patterned skirt while sitting on the gr

Sept 1, 2018
Fashion

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