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Cottweiler design duo explores ‘Lost Art of Cruising’

Mar 27, 2019

London-based designer brand Cottweiler reached out to the public with its fashion show at the 2019 fall-winter Seoul Fashion Week on Friday. Led by the duo of Ben Cottrell and Matthew Dainty, Cottwe...
New fall-winter looks hit Seoul runway

Mar 24, 2019

Seoul Fashion Week came to an end Sunday, wrapping up its official six-day run at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul. Though not one of the “big four” global fashion capitals, Seoul too sees f...
2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week: International buyers discuss e-commerce

Mar 21, 2019

As a part of the 2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week, the Seoul Design Foundation arranged a mentoring session Thursday, allowing international buyers to discuss the future of e-commerce. Five buyers who vi...
Fashion is in the air: 2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week kicks off

Mar 19, 2019

The catwalk shows of 2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week kick off Wednesday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, introducing local designers’ creations for the fall-winter fashion. Thirty-seven ...
Musical ‘Grease’ takes over catwalk at Fashion Kode with ’50s mood

Mar 15, 2019

Catwalks are usually graced by cold-faced models striding down the runway, but a new kind of fashion show took place Thursday -- and this time, the models were all about entertaining the audience. O...
After success at home, Songzio Homme plans to head overseas

Jan 31, 2019

Designer Song Zio plans to go international this year, promoting his flagship brand Songzio Homme in and out of Korea. Songzio Homme -- a contemporary menswear collection brand -- is currently look...
Renowned fashion designer, actor Ha dies of cancer

Jan 5, 2019

Ha Yong-su, a renowned fashion designer and actor, died of liver cancer early Saturday morning, sources have said. He was 69. His memorial altar is expected to be set up at Soon Chun Hyang Universit...
[Herald Interview] ‘I do not paint to be an artist, but to make clothes’

Dec 13, 2018

Designer Song Zio discusses economy of scale in fashion business
Rookie designers aim to be Korea’s next fashion giants

Nov 15, 2018

Reaching next stage of careers, Dew E Dew E and By.D’By discuss growth, challenges and future
[Weekender] From Chanel to Gucci: Korean women turn into designer rent-a-holics

Nov 15, 2018

Luxury brands boost sales on strength of rising popularity of designer goods subscription services
Young South Koreans take fashion inspiration from Bernie Sanders and Jesse Jackson

Oct 22, 2018

Past US presidential campaigns have taken on a new life as fashion inspiration in South Korea.
Seoul fashion scene unfolds at Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Oct 22, 2018

Seoul Fashion Week helps local designers debut on global stage
[Weekender] Mountaineering clothing climbs down to city life

Oct 18, 2018

Middle-aged Koreans adapt ‘athleisure look’ with hiking outfits
Can Seoul Fashion Week ever be show for the people?

Oct 18, 2018

Though promoting itself as ‘festival for people,’ fashion event remains exclusive to industry insiders
2D illustrations breathe life into luxury fashion

Oct 16, 2018

For fashion enthusiasts and luxury goods lovers, an exhibition of fashion illustrator Megan Hess’ work is soon to open in Seoul. The Australian illustrator is known across the world for her work wit...