May 5, 2020

20 schools to be selected to adopt hanbok-inspired uniforms

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday announced that it will select 20 middle and high schools that will adopt hanbok-inspired school uniforms in conjunction with the Ministry of Education. “We hope that a new value of hanbok can be discovered through hanbok-inspired uniforms that look good and feel comfortable,” a Culture Ministry official said in a statement. This project began in February last year when the Culture Ministry and the Ministry of Education signed

May 2, 2020

Not your everyday masks

Fashion designers add style to masks

Apr 26, 2020

Rise of comfort clothing in the time of virus

From loungewear to ‘one-mile-wear,’ home comfort looks go popular amid stay-at-home measures

Apr 26, 2020

Masks go premium, becoming fashion statements

Wearing masks has become the norm now for facial protection against the novel coronavirus. Though masks are worn for safety, fashion designers are putting their own spin on the item, turning them into fashion statements.  While campaigns are taking place online to support the global fight against the virus, fashion designers here have decided to become part of the movement, with the Strong Together challenge.   The challenge involves decorating face masks with printed patterns or enco

Mar 2, 2020

Entertainment industry braces for spread of coronavirus

The entertainment industry is bracing for a possible spread of the novel coronavirus infection, after two people who attended Milan Fashion Week tested positive for the virus. K-pop singer Chungha went into self-quarantine after two staff members who accompanied her on the Milan trip were confirmed with COVID-19 upon returning from Italy on Feb. 24, the singer’s agency MNH Entertainment said Sunday. One of the staff on the Milan trip was confirmed with COVID-19 after reporting a fever.

Jan 30, 2020

[Herald Interview] Father-daughter team has eyes on ‘Korean minimalism’

Berlin-based Korean eyewear brand lands in Seoul

Jan 17, 2020

Will students wear hanbok school uniforms?

We may be seeing students dressed in hanbok-inspired school uniforms soon. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday its plans to adapt hanbok-inspired school uniforms, at a New Year’s event held at Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Hotel & Residences in central Seoul.The Culture Ministry and Ministry of Education last year signed a memorandum of understanding on the school uniform project, with a contest held to come up with school uniform designs based on Korea&rsquo

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

Nov 25, 2019

[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

Nov 8, 2019

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 1, 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

Oct 29, 2019

[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 23, 2019

Continuing the ancient royal Kim heritage in Paris, fashion-wise

Fashion designer defines himself as ‘attention seeker’ in new collection