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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Korean artist files copyright suit against designer
Artist Lee Myung-ho has sued London-based Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou for copying one of his iconic tree series, calling it “intentional plagiarism.” The artist claims the celebrated fashion designer, known for her use of bold prints on clothes and accessories, took part of Lee’s 2013 work for her T-shirts and handbag designs without his permission. “The designer took the image and altered it a little, such as expanding the width of the image, editing a few details. The pixels in th
April 19, 2016
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Bob Mackie to receive award from Chicago costume council
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago History Museum’s Costume Council plans to honor fashion designer Bob Mackie. Mackie, who is famous for his sparkling, imaginative costume designs, will receive the council’s Designer of Excellence Award on Tuesday. He’s often called the “sultan of sequins, the rajah of rhinestones” and has won numerous Emmy Awards for his designs and been nominated for Academy Awards. The 77-year-old designer has dressed many in Hollywood including Cher, Diana Ross, Elton John and Car
April 19, 2016
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Halal makeup: Muslim beauty without the beast
PARIS (AFP) -- A bearded imam may have seemed out of place at last week’s In-Cosmetics expo in Paris, an annual showcase for the world’s leading and personal care products. But Shaikh Ali Achcar’s presence points to a growing demand for makeup that adheres not just to the face -- but also to Muslim rules. “When an animal-based product isn’t halal -- “allowed” in Arabic -- or contains alcohol, it’s not only forbidden to consume it, but it’s also considered to be impure: you cannot use it on your
April 19, 2016
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BAF receives ideas for Mulmangol Bunker overhaul
The organizing committee of the Busan International Architectural Culture Festival is holding a design competition to revamp a deserted bunker from the early 1900s Japanese colonial era into a new tourist attraction in Busan. The Busan Metropolitan Government has allotted some 100 billion won ($86.5 million) in redeveloping the long-neglected site and its surrounding areas in the district of Yeonje-gu in the city. The application is open to Korean and foreign professional architects and studen
April 14, 2016
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Curvy Barbies land in Korea
Barbie doll maker Mattel’s latest attempt at embracing diversity, curvy Barbies, will exclusively go on sale at Toys R Us stores in Korea on Thursday, prior to the line’s official launch in the country in July. (Mattel)This is the first time the new Fashionista Barbies have been introduced in Asia, according to Lotte Mart, the Korean handler of Toys R Us.There are seven different curvy Fashionista Barbies. Only 600 are to be sold this time, through four Toys R Us shops here -- Jamsil, Gimpo, Gu
April 14, 2016
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Brazil's midcentury modern furniture gets a new look
Brazil’s modernist architecture may be better known, but the country's distinctive midcentury modern furniture is getting new international attention. Sensuous curves, tropical woods, woven leathers and traditional techniques like caning and netting were all part of a style that developed from the 1940s to the 1970s called Brazil Modern. “When it all comes together, it’s like the music of Gilberto Gil,” said Juliet Kinchin, curator of modern design in the department of architecture and design at
April 14, 2016
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Forum to delve into smart, interactive design
Under the theme of “Smart Design; Interactive and Visual,” Herald Corp., in collaboration with Seoul Design Foundation, will host the Herald Design Tech 2016 workshop starting in June. The workshop is intended to help foster young, up-and-coming talent in technology and design. During the six-session workshop program, which will take place June through August, participants will be placed into teams where they are given free rein to develop a plan for a marketable product while receiving valuable
April 12, 2016
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Gucci to unify sexes in one catwalk show
MILAN (AFP) -- Gucci is taking its recent embrace of androgynous looks to its natural conclusion by combining its womenswear and menswear collections into unified catwalk shows from next year. The move, which could herald the end of the current system of separate menswear and womenswear weeks in the style capitals of the world, is the latest bold step by Alessandro Michele, the creative director credited with putting Gucci back at the top of the fashion tree. It was announced by Gucci President
April 7, 2016
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Anthony Vaccarello named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent
PARIS (AFP) - Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello took over Monday as creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, three days after the departure of the hugely influential Hedi Slimane. His appointment, which had been rumored for weeks after Slimane dropped some heavy hints of his exit, is a calculated risk for the French label, which has seen profits skyrocket under the man credited with reviving skinny jeans. After Slimane's rock star chic, 36-year-old Vaccarello will bring a sexy, leggy look whic
April 5, 2016
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What determines Seoul cityscape?
The overcrowded landscape of Seoul seems to lack unity and style with its mix of skyscrapers, high-rise apartment buildings and low-rise houses that crowd the hilltop towns. “Foreigners often ask me why Korean urban architecture lacks unity. In fact, the bizarre, spontaneous cityscape is the result of the floor-area ratio limit,” said Kim Sung-hong, architecture professor at University of Seoul and commissioner for the Korea Pavilion exhibition at the upcoming Venice Architecture Biennale. Henc
April 3, 2016
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Fashion mogul accuses designers of 'enslaving women' with Islamic styles
PARIS (AFP) -- Former fashion mogul Pierre Berge lashed out Wednesday at designers creating Islamic clothing and headscarves, accusing them of taking part in the “enslavement of women.” The French businessman, partner of the late fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent, took aim at the wave of big fashion chains that have followed the Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana in catering specifically to the Muslim market. “I am scandalized,” he told Europe 1 French radio. “Creators should have nothing to do
March 31, 2016
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3 key pieces to make your spring wardrobe sing
Neck scarves Recently spotted: Hedi Slimane started showing scarves on the spring 2015 Saint Laurent runway. Models wore thin scarves tied around their necks in an effortless, rock ‘n’ roll manner. Now, they're being worn as thicker bandannas and thin, silky versions tied in bows, often paired with chokers and reinforcing the neck and shoulder areas as the focal point of the body that’s in fashion at the moment. Lanvin, Gucci and Rodarte included a lot of neck scarves in their spring 2016 runway
March 31, 2016
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Jean Paul Gaultier’s avant-garde fashion at a glance
A touring exhibition dedicated to the creations of veteran French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier has made the final stop of its five-year world tour in Seoul. The exhibition, which opened Saturday at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, showcases more than 150 haute couture and ready-to-wear outfits that Gaultier designed between 1976 and 2016. Also on display are his sketches, stage costumes, footage from films, fashion shows and concerts related to his works. Visitors view works on display at the
March 28, 2016
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A peek into fall fashion
Seoulites struggled to stay comfy in the widely fluctuating temperatures this week, but boxy sweaters, oversized wool coats and chunky winter scarves did not seem at all out of place on the runways of Seoul Fashion Week. With the weather unexpectedly turning chilly this week, cozy, warm winter fashion seemed the right choice for SFW visitors who showed up lightly dressed. Here are some highlights from the first two days of the SFW which ends Saturday. Nohant’s fall-winter 2016 collection (Seou
March 24, 2016
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[Herald interview] Luxury shopping evolves in digital era
Businesswomen are usually so strapped for time that it is hard to fit shopping into their busy schedules. Furthermore, visiting several stores to track down the perfect trench coat for spring is often a luxury. Online luxury shopping malls, especially multi-brand stores, cater to the needs of such time-pressed professional women, making shopping convenient for them, said Michal Kliger, president of mytheresa.com, a Munich-based online multi-brand shopping website for luxury women’s fashion. “O
March 24, 2016
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Fashion king Armani goes fur free
ROME (AFP) - Say goodbye to Mink coats: Italian fashion king Giorgio Armani said Tuesday he would no longer use any real animal fur in his collections, saying there was no excuse to indulge in such “cruel practices.” The designer and dresser of stars such as singer Beyonce and actress Cate Blanchett said fur would be out from his fall-winter 2016/2017 collection onwards, with artificial pelts taking its place. “I am pleased to announce that the Armani Group has made a firm commitment to abolish
March 24, 2016
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Time-honored hanbok attire in vogue among young
For many years, "traditional" has been a euphemism for "dull" for young South Koreans. But lately there seems one exception: hanbok, or Korean traditional attire.On Thursday's quaint cobblestones of Gyeongbok Palace, the largest royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), a throwback to an ancient era is on display: young people sporting colorful hanbok with matching hairdos and clutches."I saw lots of photos of my friends in hanbok posted on social media sites. I thought it would be cool to
March 22, 2016
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Victoria Beckham reveals exclusive dresses for Korean customers
Singer-turned-designer Victoria Beckham revealed four dresses for spring and summer exclusively for Korean consumers on mytheresa.com, an online luxury brand shopping website, Monday. “I picked these colors and silhouettes because I think these are well-suited to my Korean customers. They are cute, energetic and right amount of fun. We will have fun, but not too much fun,” said Beckham, at a press conference Monday in Seoul. Victoria Beckham (third from left) poses with Korean models wearing fou
March 21, 2016
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Fashion KODE to open during Seoul Fashion Week
Fashion KODE, an annual trade show for Korean fashion designers, will run March 23-24, during Seoul Fashion Week. The fifth edition of one of Korea’s largest fashion fairs will take place at J-Gran House near Mount Namsan, Seoul. It will feature some 70 Korean fashion brands and is expected to be attended by more than 500 local and foreign buyers. There will be local womenswear and menswear brands such as Isabel Moon, Gaze de Lin, Navy Factory Lab and Sling Stone. This year’s fashion event w
March 16, 2016
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Polarized luxury jewelry market
Korea’s luxury jewelry market has become polarized in terms of price, while consumers are becoming more adventurous in their purchases when it comes to design. Amid the lull in the global economy, the wealthy continue to invest in fineries, while those with smaller budgets still look to enjoy luxury while paying less, said Giorgio Damiani, vice president of Italian jewelry brand Damiani. Jewelry and luxury brands are catering to this consumption pattern by dividing their product lines, said Dam
March 16, 2016