Apr 30, 2018

Heize promotes ‘Save our Seahorses’ campaign

Singer Heize showcased a strong new look via her photo shoot with fashion and culture magazine Dazed on Friday. In the photos released by Dazed, Heize appealed to the public with her unique fashion sense, wearing vivid red thigh-high boots and matching red-tinted eye makeup. Along with her thigh-high boots, she wore a mini white dress underneath a dark blue silk jacket.  Dazed DazedIn another photo, the singer appeared chic in a sleeveless blue dress, lined with yellow, matched with a white jack

Apr 26, 2018

[Photo News] Graffiti on fashion

Fashion laden with a youthful culture of graffiti was showcased at the second Seoul 365 Fashion Show on Wednesday at Seoullo 7017, Jung-gu. The Seoul 365 Fashion Show links Korean fashion with Seoul City’s iconic locations where foot traffic can give more exposure to the fashion show. This show’s dominating concept was graffiti, a form of art that often represents youth culture and spirit. Graffiti-inspired apparels by designer man.G were put up on stage accompanied on the sides by colorful draw

Apr 7, 2018

[Weekender] Experiencing ultimate delicacy at Korean hair salons

Hair designer Cha Hong stresses importance of service as much as style

Apr 6, 2018

[Video] 77 student models strut down catwalk ‘cherry blossom way’

Since 2014, student models of Daeduk University have hosted an unusual catwalk under cherry blossom trees in full bloom.Daeduk University is located in the center of South Korea in Daejeon and runs a two-year program for aspiring models. Students learn proper posture and the many ways to execute a walk with style. The university’s “Department of Model” was established in 2014 and has since gained fame through its catwalk under the cherry blossoms. Both male and female students participate, altho

Mar 26, 2018

[Video] Backstage of the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week

The six-day 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week came to a close Saturday, but not without leaving a lasting imprint of the vibrant fashion scene that is to unfold in Korea this coming season.If the head-turning runway shows were the flame, the magic that took place backstage was what stoked the fire of the fashion week. (Shot and edited by Lim Jeong-yeo)Makeup artists expertly maneuvered their brushes and powdered models to prepare them for the runways. Amorepacific’s cosmetics brand HERA w

Mar 26, 2018

Seoul Fashion Week for insiders and outsiders

Country‘s largest fashion event showcases diverse talents of local designers, attracts street fashionistas

Mar 24, 2018

Day 4 of Seoul Fashion Week

With a full load of sunshine, Friday’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza was filled with crowds visiting for the fourth day of the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week. Local fashion brands continued to stage inspiring shows. Following are the three highlights of the day. Nohant (Seoul Collection) (Seoul Design Foundation)Nohant’s runway mimicked a city street under construction. The brand’s collection for upcoming fall and winter seasons was labeled as “Dosi,” meaning city in Korean. The wallpaper of

Mar 24, 2018

What is Korea’s fashion scene like to an Italian buyer?

Mario Dell’Oglio shares thoughts on Seoul Fashion Week

Mar 24, 2018

Day 3 of Seoul Fashion Week

Dongdaemun Design Plaza was filled Thursday afternoon with crowds attending the third day of the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week at the peak of its hype. Dressed in bold, creative and unique outfits, they gathered to watch the innovative shows staged by local brands. Following are three highlights of the day.Blindness (Seoul Collection)  (Seoul Design Foundation)Blindness’ show managed to fully express the designer’s artistry, featuring garments that maximized the creativeness of the br

Mar 22, 2018

Day 2 of Seoul Fashion Week

Despite heavy snow, a fashionable, passionate crowd gathered at Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Wednesday to enjoy the second day of the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week. Various local brands staged creative shows, providing the audience the chance to observe Korea’s fashion industry at the scene. Following are three highlights of the day. Ordinary People (Seoul Collection) (Seoul Design Foundation)Ordinary People went experimental, making use of various materials typically considered unfit f

Mar 20, 2018

Day 1 of Seoul Fashion Week

The 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week officially began Tuesday at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Various local brands staged eye-catching shows, providing the audience the chance to observe Korea’s fashion industry at the scene. Following are three highlights of the day. A.Bell (Seoul Collection)  (Seoul Design Foundation)“Light” was the main keyword here. Around 34 outfits portraying the refraction and reflection of light were showcased. Hues of white, beige, ivory and black were dominant. The

Mar 21, 2018

[Video] ‘Realway’ looks at Seoul Fashion Week

(Shot and edited by Park Ju-young / The Korea Herald)With the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week having just opened, well-dressed visitors off the runway are another element to look forward to.Groups of fashionistas could be seen flaunting their outfits on their way to and from Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, the main venue, on the first day of shows.As a number of fashion bloggers, influencers on Instagram and photographers from newspapers and magazines gather at DDP during the week, vi

Mar 21, 2018

Seoul Fashion Week kicks off with modern take on hanbok

The 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week opened Monday with a showcase of modern interpretations of hanbok, or traditional Korean clothing. Celebrated hanbok designer Kim Hye-soon traveled back in time for her inspiration to create a colorful jewel-toned collection of hanbok made contemporary, which graced the runway at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.  Models walk down the runway of hanbok opening show for the finale. (Seoul Design Foundation)“This season, I wanted to promote the beaut

Mar 7, 2018

Seoul’s runway fashion headed to overseas markets

Aiming to be more than just a grand fashion showcase for local designers, 2018 F/W HERA Seoul Fashion Week intends to be a bridge for local brands to reach out to overseas markets. The fashion event will take place from March 19 to 24 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, serving as a venue for an intensive examination of Korea’s fashion scene.  The poster for the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week (Seoul Design Foundation)　A total of 40 local fashion brands are to participate through the S