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Colorful face masks gain popularity in Korea

Jul 5, 2020

Face masks featuring diverse colors and designs are gaining ground in Korea, as protective equipment is increasingly perceived as a fashion item. A growing number of social media users here are post...
[Photo News] Hanbok-inspired school uniforms on display

May 8, 2020

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Education have announced plans for hanbok-inspired school uniforms, and samples are on display at the KCDF Gallery in central Seoul. T...
20 schools to be selected to adopt hanbok-inspired uniforms

May 5, 2020

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 Edu...
Not your everyday masks

May 2, 2020

Fashion designers add style to masks
Rise of comfort clothing in the time of virus

Apr 26, 2020

From loungewear to ‘one-mile-wear,’ home comfort looks go popular amid stay-at-home measures
Masks go premium, becoming fashion statements

Apr 26, 2020

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 int...
Entertainment industry braces for spread of coronavirus

Mar 2, 2020

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

Jan 30, 2020

Berlin-based Korean eyewear brand lands in Seoul
Will students wear hanbok school uniforms?

Jan 17, 2020

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...
[ASEAN-Korea summit] Fashion event embraces ASEAN diversity

Nov 25, 2019

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 ...
[ASEAN-Korea summit] K-beauty connects Korea, ASEAN

Nov 25, 2019

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-bea...
Collaboration between Nike, G-Dragon creates buzz

Nov 8, 2019

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...
[Weekender] What to wear for winter fashion

Nov 1, 2019

With a warmer winter forecast, fleece jackets, short puffers are to rule street fashion
[Weekender] The lure of leggings

Nov 1, 2019

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

Oct 29, 2019

Inspired by Annie Oakley, designer Yoon brings Wild West looks to London runway