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Han style comes to London

24-Oct-07
It seems that Hanbok events are like buses. You wait for ages, and then three come along at once. The first week in November brings the opportunity to (1) admire, (2) try on and (3) buy your own (genuine antique) hanbok, at (1) the Royal College of Art, (2) the V&A and (3) Linda Wrigglesworth. The first two opportunities are linked, while the simultaneous occurrence of the third is pure chance. Early 20th century chigori at Linda Wrigglesworth First, the Royal College of Art Fashion from the Far East: Hanbok by Lee Rhee-Za 3-8 November 2007 Seminar Rooms 1 & 2 Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU 10am-6pm A four-part exhibition which shows how hanbok was used to mark significant moments in Koreans' lives in ...
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The Han Style campaign

23-Oct-07
Realising that the Hallyu may not last for ever, and recognising that the best marketers do not stake the financial health of the company on just one product, the Culture and Tourism ministry earlier this year decided to diversify their product portfolio. Recognising that some of the key differentiating features of Korean culture are designated by words which start with "Han", they started the "Han Style" campaign. One minor problem with this initiative is that "Han" has Chinese as well as Korean connotations. To a typical educated westerner, "Han" is a Chinese dynasty or the name of the dominant ethnicity in China, and not the river running through Seoul or anything to do with things Korean. And if you search "Han ...
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Jackie Choi London showcases new designs

18-Sep-07
Jackie Choi London, the Korean designers whose "Eye" chair was featured on Graham Norton's show, are showing new designs at 100% Design 2007 (Earls Court, 20-24 September). The sideboard above was inspired by Lucio Fontana and his "Slash" series of works, (example right). The Choi sisters will also be launching a pewter candelabra (left) in collaboration with British lighting company Innermost. Meanwhile, at the Portico Rooms in Somerset House, 18-25 September, the Choi sisters will be presenting their project commissioned for Eureka 2007 (part of the London Design Festival): a sofa inspired by the landscape of the Malvern Hills (below). Links: 100% Design site Jackie Choi London site Fontana and spazializmo at the Tate website Related posts:Graham Norton sits on the best of Korean design Congratulations to ...
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British designer boosted by degree faker

08-Sep-07
Alexander McQueen's tops have been flying off the shelves of a trendy Apgujeong department store (at $200 a time) ever since Shin Jeong-ah was papped in JFK wearing this: McQ can be bought at HANDSOME-SPACE MUE, 93-6 Chungdam-dong, Kangnam, if you're quick. Source: Chosun Links: Alexander McQueen website Related posts:British-owned culture cafe opens in Bucheon Thanks to Peter Orange for letting me know about an...The FT’s smooth weekend in Seoul I don’t usually spend much time reading the Weekend FT’s...British veterans remember the Korean War on Radio 4 Yesterday’s edition of The Reunion had Sue MacGregor talking with... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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Graham Norton sits on the best of Korean design

27-Dec-06
Congratulations to Korean-born Jackie and Lloyd Choi of Jackie Choi London for winning one of the Mayor of Hackney's annual Business Awards 2006. The awards are designed to "celebrate entrepreneurs with business acumen and innovative ideas that generate jobs throughout the borough". The awards were presented on 14 November, and the Choi sisters won in the best new product / product design category. Viewers of Graham Norton's show The Bigger Picture will be familiar with one of Jackie Choi's products: the Eye chair. The chair was a university project and was spotted by a furniture manufacturer at the Chois' graduate show in 2003. Since then they have expanded their product range. You should be able to find their "So" coat stand (below) ...
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