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Identity struggle fires creative power

Apr 9, 2017

In a world where the notions of ethnicity, culture and identity are constantly evolving, Korea’s fashion world is taking those influences and turning them into creative expression. Fashion model Han...
Extra long sleeves, extra wide pants for cooler months

Apr 5, 2017

Most of us probably haven’t thought of shopping for our spring and summer wardrobes yet, but the powers that be dictating the fashion calendar insist on showing collections half a year ahead of time ...
[Eye Plus] Streets of fashion, passion

Mar 31, 2017

Seoul Fashion Week fall-winter 2017 comes to an end today after six fashion-filled days and nights. Celebrated for its wealth of young talent and their vibrant energy, Seoul Fashion Week is also rem...
[Herald Interview] You can have style and comfort, too

Mar 12, 2017

When it comes to shoes, there is no need to compromise comfort over style -- or vice versa. “Technology has made it easier to have both,” said Fred Allard, chief creative director of the GRI Group, ...
Saint Laurent ordered to remove ‘degrading’ posters

Mar 9, 2017

France’s advertising regulator has ordered fashion house Saint Laurent to remove posters of extremely thin models in “degrading” poses after an outcry over their appearance around Paris. The campaig...
K-beauty clicks with US consumers

Mar 8, 2017

With innovative technology and ‘skin-first’ philosophy, K-beauty is winning over US consumers
Saint Laurent designer gives bold, VIP-filled sophomore show

Mar 1, 2017

Kate Moss hid under a hat, Eva Herzigova shivered in the cold, Catherine Deneuve and A$AP Rocky sat poker-faced, while only Charlotte Gainsbourg managed a smile. Fashion crowds do not usually brave ...
High style and politics on Oscars red carpet

Feb 27, 2017

For Hollywood’s A-list, Oscars night is the biggest fashion moment of the year. And Tinseltown’s top actresses did not disappoint on Sunday, with winter white gowns among the key trends. Here are so...
Milan designers feature ‘empowering women’ theme

Feb 26, 2017

Models present creations for fashion house Missoni during the women’s fall-winter 2017 fashion week in Milan, Saturday. (AFP-Yonhap) Milan Fashion Week took a formal turn on the fourth day of previe...
Designer with unique vision of fashion and biz

Feb 24, 2017

Im Seon-oc’s ‘zero waste’ concept is timely in the reality of today’s fashion industry
Gucci presents otherworldly collection in Milan

Feb 23, 2017

MILAN -- Milan fashion designers launched six days of fall-winter fashion previews Wednesday, as the long-accepted runway format undergoes challenges like never before. Brands like Gucci and Bottega...
Burberry draws on sculptor Henry Moore in fashion highlight

Feb 21, 2017

All eyes were on Burberry and creative director Christopher Bailey Monday night as London Fashion Week reached its starry climax. Bailey didn’t disappoint, drawing on the sculptor Henry Moore for in...
Kanye West puts hijab-wearing model on catwalk

Feb 17, 2017

NEW YORK (AFP) -- Rap superstar turned designer Kanye West broke boundaries by putting a hijab-wearing Somali-American model on the New York catwalk Wednesday, unveiling a new, more adult Yeezy Seaso...
Marc Jacobs rewrites runway rules with hip-hop finale

Feb 17, 2017

A model walks the runway for the Marc Jacobs collection during New York Fashion Week on Thursday in New York City. (AFP-Yonhap) Marc Jacobs offered a hip-hop grand finale to New York fashion week Th...
Proenza Schouler bids New York goodbye

Feb 14, 2017

Carolina Herrera called it her “white shirt” moment, a celebration of her favorite garment. And the Proenza Schouler label said adieu to New York Fashion Week for now, as it prepares to show in Paris...