LIFE&STYLE
Nov 25, 2019
[ASEAN-Korea summit] Fashion event embraces ASEAN diversity
BUSAN -- Celebrating the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, a fashion show introducing the latest fashion trends of ASEAN member states was held Monday. The Busan Metropolitan Government organized the ROK-ASEAN Fashion Week from Friday to Monday, holding events ranging from fashion shows to networking sessions. The highlight of the four-day event was Monday’s ASEAN Fashion Show, during which designers from ASEAN countries presented their creations on the runway. Featured designers includ
[ASEAN-Korea summit] K-beauty connects Korea, ASEAN
BUSAN -- Reflecting the popularity of K-beauty trend and high demand for K-beauty products around the world, K-beauty Festival is being held at BEXCO during the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit.K-beauty has been an influential trend across the world, propelled by the high popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas. Korean cosmetics companies have been exporting a wide range of skincare and makeup products. Total exports reached $6.89 billion last year, according to the Korea Cosmetic Association. The f
Collaboration between Nike, G-Dragon creates buzz
Sportswear brand Nike will soon release a new edition of the iconic Air Force 1 sneaker in collaboration with G-Dragon. Named AF1 (Air Force 1) Para-Nose, the sneakers mark the first project for the leader of Big Bang since being discharged from the military last month. Air Force 1 is Nike’s signature line, touted as an icon of street fashion and beloved by sports fans around the world since its release in 1982. Trendsetter G-Dragon has been leading his fashion label Peaceminusone s
Nov 8, 2019
[Weekender] What to wear for winter fashion
With a warmer winter forecast, fleece jackets, short puffers are to rule street fashion
Nov 1, 2019
[Weekender] The lure of leggings
Athleisure is booming, as brands explore the possibility of activewear as daily fashion
[Herald Interview] YCH to start over as newbie in global fashion scene
Inspired by Annie Oakley, designer Yoon brings Wild West looks to London runway
Oct 29, 2019
Continuing the ancient royal Kim heritage in Paris, fashion-wise
Fashion designer defines himself as ‘attention seeker’ in new collection
Oct 23, 2019
Seoul Fashion Week suggests fresh looks for 2020
The spring-summer 2020 Seoul Fashion Week shows were filled with fun and fresh offerings.The event took place at the Zaha Hadid-designed Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul from Monday to Saturday.This edition was the first to be run by the new director Jeon Mi-kyeong, a former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar Korea. For the past four years, veteran fashion designer Jung Ku-ho had led the biannual fashion event.As in the previous editions, this season saw 34 Seoul Collection shows a
Oct 20, 2019
Game changers gather for Sustainable Fashion Summit Seoul
With the 2020 Spring-Summer Seoul Fashion Week currently underway, the organizers hosted a forum to discuss sustainable fashion on Wednesday and Thursday The Seoul Design Foundation hosted Sustainable Fashion Summit Seoul at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul invited fashion designers who are currently participating in sustainable fashion projects from here and abroad.The event was divided into four sessions: fashion and community development; harmony of human and technology; sustainab
Oct 17, 2019
New Seoul Fashion Week director hopes to promote K-style to world
Organizers focus on Asian market buyers from 12 countries
Oct 1, 2019
[Herald Interview] Yie Sun-yuul has the world at her heels
Shoe designer is inspired by coral, stone, cubes, alphabet and more
Sept 15, 2019
[Weekender] Going vegan on the face
Vegan beauty brands seek to provide an ethical alternative
Aug 23, 2019
[Herald Interview] Park Seung-gun still pushing the envelope
After 20 Seoul shows, Pushbutton designer restarts as newbie in London
Aug 14, 2019
Rihanna to host ‘Fenty Beauty’ makeup show in Seoul
Pop superstar Rihanna will be visiting Seoul in September to host the second makeup masterclass of her beauty brand Fenty, local promoters said Tuesday.The 31-year-old founder of Fenty will hold the “Fenty Artistry & Beauty Talk with Rihanna” at Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu, southern Seoul, on Sept. 17. Rihanna held the first such event in Dubai last year. Makeup artist Priscilla Ono and Hector Espinal will join her to showcase the pop star’s makeup techniques and know-ho
Aug 6, 2019
Bulgari to correct ‘kimono’ description on hanbok
Italian luxury fashion house Bulgari is to change the description on a costume on exhibition, after a Korean anchorman pointed out the error.On Monday, SBS anchorman Jung Woo-young wrote on his Instagram account (@woo0c) that he saw a hanbok on display at exhibition “La storia, Il Sogno by Bvlgari” held at Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, Italy. The Italian fashion house, however, noted it as kimono, traditional Japanese garment. According to the description, the “black silk s
Jul 30, 2019