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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Wool Modern exhibition to open in Seoul
A touring exhibition that promotes the use of wool opens in Seoul next week with a showcase of creative wool clothing and products by Korean designers. The 2013 Wool Modern exhibition, part of The Campaign for Wool of the Woolmark Company and supported by the Prince of Wales, seeks to raise awareness of the versatility of wool, its aesthetic qualities and environmental benefits. The exhibition started in England in 2011 and has been held in Germany, Australia and China. The use of wool peaked wi
Nov. 13, 2013
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Pucci opening boutiques in global fashion capitals
PARIS (AP) ― The storied Florentine house of Emilio Pucci, which made colorful, kaleidoscopic prints world-famous and once counted Marilyn Monroe as a top client, is embarking on a new chapter. The house has started an ambitious expansion campaign. It’s opened up boutiques across the world’s fashion capitals, including New York’s Madison Avenue, Rome’s Piazza di Spagna, and now on Paris’ prestigious Avenue Montaigne. Designer Peter Dundas is meanwhile trying to match the momentum by moving the h
Nov. 13, 2013
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In U.S., is it rude to ask guests to remove shoes?
NEW YORK (AP) ― In Michigan, you’re expected to leave snowy boots in the mudroom before going inside. In Alaska, boots are taken off in “Arctic entries.’’ In Japan, Thailand and many other countries, you wouldn’t dream of entering a home with your shoes on, regardless of the season.But removing shoes before coming inside has not been the norm in much of the U.S.These days, however, city dwellers and suburbanites from New York to Los Angeles often find that hosts expect footwear to be left at the
Nov. 6, 2013
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Brazilian shoes want to conquer the world
SAO PAULO (AFP) ― Classic, simple or bold, made of exotic leather or colored plastic, Brazil’s shoe industry, already the world’s third largest, wants to go even bigger.In a country with more than 200 million people and a growing middle class ― with plenty of access to credit ― Brazil’s shoemakers control the vast domestic market. But now they want to spread beyond the borders of the emerging power.Their wares are much in evidence this week at the Sao Paulo fashion show, the largest in Latin Ame
Nov. 6, 2013
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Louis Vuitton names new design director
PARIS (AFP) ― Global fashion giant Louis Vuitton announced Monday the arrival of Nicolas Ghesquiere as its new women’s design director, taking over from iconic U.S. designer Marc Jacobs.Ghesquiere, former director at Balenciaga, had been widely touted as a possible successor to Jacobs, who left last month after 16 years at the Parisian luxury brand.Under Jacobs’ stewardship, Louis Vuitton became one of the most sought-after luxury brands, particularly in the lucrative Asian market, with “Vuitton
Nov. 5, 2013
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Joseon literati’s robe goes modern
Seeking to find a new fashion inspiration ― much like Japan’s kimono has inspired many global-leading designers ― a Korean cultural non-profit organization hopes to instill the Joseon literati’s outer robe as the next Oriental fashion inspiration. Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation presents a triennial exhibition shedding light on the outer robe of the Joseon literati and the spirit behind it. The exhibition, which runs from Thursday to Nov. 20, displays traditional robes in various colors and
Oct. 31, 2013
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Gaultier sizzles in New York museum retrospective
NEW YORK (AFP) ― A dazzling retrospective featuring the masterpieces of couture superstar Jean Paul Gaultier opened in New York on Friday, sizzling with wit and oozing sex appeal.The Brooklyn Museum exhibition unites under one roof objects as diverse as the French designer’s childhood teddy bear, a picture of his grandmother and the conical bras he designed for Madonna.Brimming with infectious enthusiasm for life, fashion and the unique magic of New York, Gaultier says he is delighted and humble
Oct. 27, 2013
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New layering ideas for spring looks
Korean womenswear designers presented new ideas for layering during the 2014 spring/summer Seoul Fashion Week as they incorporated lightweight fabrics as an add-on to their minimal, clean-cut looks.Designers created their own images of a city girl on the go that ranged from romantic, sporty, modern to classical. No matter what the image, the practical, comfortable looks should be added to the shopping list for the next season’s wardrobe. Organza, lace and shimmering fabrics were added on as the
Oct. 23, 2013
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Sporty vibe dominates menswear at Seoul Fashion Week
Seoul fashion designers had sports enthusiasts in mind for next spring and summer, judging by the collections that hit the runway at Seoul Fashion Week on Friday. With sweatshirts and athletic shorts serving as staple pieces, menswear collections featured relaxed, sometimes elevated urban sporty looks that could appeal to trend-savvy men.Young designers in particular freed men from body-fitting suits, finding their inspiration in gym workouts, and engaging with philosophical concepts. Beyond Clo
Oct. 22, 2013
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Sydney Opera House celebrates 40 years
SYDNEY (AFP) ― The Sydney Opera House, world heritage-listed as “one of the indisputable masterpieces of human creativity,” celebrated its 40th birthday Sunday with a flotilla of lifesavers, Aboriginal dancers and a gigantic cupcake.Huge crowds packed the steps for a distinctively Australian performance on the glittering harborfront, where three generations of Danish architect Jorn Utzon’s family were the guests of honor.It was a postcard-perfect day beneath the same cloudless blue skies that in
Oct. 21, 2013
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Public design breathes new life into communities
This is the last installment in an eight-part series that examines the social role of design beyond its aesthetic aspect. ― Ed.In Yeomni-dong of Mapo District in Seoul, near Ewha Womans University, is the 1.7-kilometer walking trail of “Sogeumgil (salt way).”Unlike its vibrant college area neighbor, Yeomni-dong is filled with crooked and narrow alleys, some too small to fit two people.The walking course is tough, with steep stairways and slopes. Large sign posts painted in yellow line the maze-
Oct. 17, 2013
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‘Public design means democracy’
Design has long been seen largely as a matter of appearance, with public design being no exemption.The recent trend in public design, however, reflects a call for change among designers, says professor Ko Young-lan of Hansung University. “In a way, public design is an act of reflection by designers on what they have been doing. Instead of going top-down, asking the public to accept what we have designed, we are moving toward finding their needs and drawing out user-centered experiences,” said Ko
Oct. 17, 2013
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International buyers eye Korean style
Attending the Fashion Kode 2013 event at Coex in Seoul on Thursday, Jessica Cheung, an operations manager at bauhaus, a select shop franchise based in Hong Kong, noted the trends in Korean fashion. “People in Hong Kong tend to dress conservatively. But here, I can feel that things are more diverse. The clothes are colorful and loose-fitting,” she said. Cheung, whose stores are located in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Germany, among other countries, said she came to the event for two purposes ― to observ
Oct. 17, 2013
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Fashion Kode to give Korean fashion a trade platform
While Korean fashion has been on the international radar for quite some time, the lack of a proper fashion trade show has hindered overseas buyers from meeting local brands.Fashion Kode, envisioned as Asia’s fashion business hub, will be held Thursday through Saturday at Coex in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, gathering some 150 local fashion brands and designers and 20 foreign companies and buyers. The event will kick off with seminars and a market where designers and sellers can pitch their ite
Oct. 16, 2013
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Charity auction attracts fans of Korea’s top celebrities
More than 30 items donated by Korea’s top celebrities went on the block at a charity auction held Thursday afternoon, on the fourth day of the Herald Design Week 2013. The auction was conducted as a silent auction in which participants submitted bids in writing. The bidding, held from 2-4 p.m., drew visitors looking for bargains and fans of some of Korea’s top celebrities on the lookout for items donated by their favorite stars.“I chose a coffee cup designed by fashion designer Lie Sang Bong. It
Oct. 10, 2013
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No creativity without accident: de Castelbajac
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac finds inspiration from objects nearby ― commercial logos for Lucky Strike, Shell, Disney characters, teddy bears and Lego ― and incorporates them into his world of creation. The accidental and unexpected mixes have created humor and sensation in fashion for 40 years.“There’s no creativity, if there’s no accident,” said de Castelbajac at the lecture given during the Herald Design Talk held as part of Herald Design Week 2013 in Seoul. Throughout his long fashion career,
Oct. 9, 2013
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Industry leaders speak to aspiring designers
About 500 people filled the LG Convention Hall of Ewha Womans University in Seoul on Wednesday, excited to see British designer Gary Card and French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.The two designers met and spoke with young aspiring artists and designers, many of them university students majoring in fashion, as part of Herald Design Week, which kicked off on Monday. The venue was completely packed by the time the event’s host Julia Kang, the editor-in-chief of fashion magazine Elle’s Korean
Oct. 9, 2013
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Future trends on display at Herald Design Market
Leather laptop mats, skull candles, decorative foldable lampshades and even dachshund-shaped desk lights, the four-day Herald Design Market is a one-stop shop for inspiring avant-garde items stemming from the farthest reaches of the imagination. A selection of around 80 young, up-and-coming designers have been given the opportunity to showcase their products, which range from quirky to practical to inspirational. The market is currently being held in a three-story complex located next to the Blu
Oct. 9, 2013
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Herald Design Forum shares tips on success
Prominent designers and innovators in design shared their design philosophy and visions with Korean audience at the Herald Design Forum on Tuesday, a main lecture event held during the Herald Design Week 2013. The forum opened with the renowned Japanese architect Toyo Ito, the winner of the Pritzker Prize 2013, who introduced some of his major architectural works that demonstrate some of his key values in architecture - social responsibility. In a comprehensive, detailed lecture, Ito revealed ke
Oct. 8, 2013
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Herald Design Market offers goods of all kinds
The Herald Design Market showcases design products of young up-and-coming Korean designers. (Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald)The biggest merit of living in the age of design, perhaps, is the accessibility and affordability of goods for everyone. About 80 talented young designers set up tables under their own brand names at the Herald Design Market, showcasing everyday items with sophisticated designs. The products were displayed in a colorful, three-storied container building, an open patio of th
Oct. 8, 2013