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[Weekender] At 77, silver model dreams of big show

Jun 7, 2019

Choi Soon-hwa, now in her heyday, opens new chapter of life
Paul Smith says ‘Hi’ to Seoul in exhibition showing his world

Jun 6, 2019

Paul Smith is a name well known around the world, but the renowned fashion designer says he never assumes that people know who he is. This, he explained, is why the exhibition “Hello, My Name is Pau...
[Herald Interview] 'Fashion is about trends. Paul Smith is about individuality'

Apr 8, 2019

Though the beginning was small, things ended up much bigger than expected for fashion designer Paul Smith. It sometimes is still hard for the designer to believe what he has achieved. The celebrated...
Taking a look inside Paul Smith’s world

Apr 8, 2019

Design exhibition ‘Hello, My Name is Paul Smith’ to be held in Seoul
[Weekender] From vintage to sportswear, retro is in vogue

Apr 5, 2019

The retro fever can be best felt at the Dongmyo market, one of the biggest flea markets in Korea where fashionista visitors have sharply increased since last year. “Visitors surged suddenly after Se...
[Herald Interview] After Celine and Louis Vuitton, Korean-American designer ready to rock world with label Rokh

Apr 2, 2019

Korean-American designer based in London debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Out of rookie league, designers debut big on Seoul runway

Mar 28, 2019

Four local brands make leap at fashion week
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