Fashion

Paris Fashion Week witnessed a synergy of the past and future this month when Korean brand Juun.J unveiled its avant-garde Spring/Summer 2020 collection in the historic surroundings of the Ecole de Medecine. In trademark fashion, Juun.J’s creative director Jung Wook-jun demonstrated 40 outfits through his reinterpretation of traditional tailoring elements with bold combinations under the […]

An unhurried cultural revolution is working its way across the world, one that is defying the received idea that faster is better. It is about “savoring the hours and minutes rather than just counting them,” Carl Honoré wrote in his book “In Praise of Slow.” The so-called slow movement can be traced back to Italy […]

It has been a glittering journey for Juun.J: from stunning Paris Men’s Fashion Week in 2007 with its reinvention of traditional attire to earning global acclaim when successfully wrapping up its 13th Paris collection in 2013 and also developing a widespread celebrity fandom. Juun.J was worn by pop sensation BTS during their recent Saturday Night […]

Fashion-conscious netizens are being offered a simple way to raise money for low-income children in need of sight-giving surgery – they just need to click the little heart to like Heart for Eye content posted by fashion brand KUHO on its official Instagram account.  For every “Like” received in May, KRW1,000 (nearly a dollar in the […]

Samsung C&T Fashion Group said on April 24 that it had released a cover of the 1989 song “After You Leave Me” by Jang Beom-june, the leader of the highly popular indie band Busker Busker, as part of Beanpole’s 30th anniversary “Now Thirty” campaign. The song is the second in the Beanpole campaign, which was […]

As societies around the world take positive steps towards equality, fashion is catching up by embracing diversity. If what people wear matters – to their sense of dignity and their well-being – then fashion brands are increasingly striving to ensure no one is left behind, whether they need mobility support, maternity wear, or improved plus-size […]

What it lacks in longevity, Seoul Fashion Week makes up for in youthful exuberance and unencumbered urban chic that dares bystanders to join in or stand jaw-opened. Like the fabric of so many modern Korean success stories, Seoul fashion has seen the world’s chips and raised them – as evidenced by the bold individuality of […]

Fashion consumers are looking for more than just colors and patterns when they shop this year – they’re looking for ethical brands. Sustainability is taking the industry by storm with online searches for eco-friendly fashion up 66% and as many as 72% of Generation Z women saying it is imperative to buy sustainable clothing. Major […]

Spring has officially sprung, and with this happy change in season that promises new blossoms and longer days comes the excitement of shaking up your wardrobe for warmer weather. The prospect of pleasant spring days means that, if you are a wellness fan, you will be able to enjoy your favorite activities and exercise outdoors; […]

Hannam, a neighborhood in Seoul’s Itaewon district, sits nestled between the scenic Namsan Mountain and the Han River, right at the heart of the city. This area of Seoul is widely known for the diverse range of establishments it has to offer and is growing increasingly popular with residents and visitors alike – Itaewon was […]