Bella Frey gets star-struck. And who can blame her? Rain in London in January, nothing unusual there. However Rain, as in Jung Ji-hoon, South Korea’s delightfully handsome mega pop star and actor, in London is definitely a once in a blue moon event. As soon as the news hit Facebook that he would be here … [Read More]
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Rain in promotional appearance at MCM Knightsbridge store
Rain is coming to London on Tuesday 25th. Not the weather. 비. Jung Ji-hoon. At least, according to this: http://on.fb.me/glBESt #. Knightsbridge, Tuesday at 2pm. But to meet him you have to buy a backpack. #. Forgot to say – the backpack in question could set you back £475. Well, this IS Knightsbridge (and it … [Read More]
Blazers make big impact on London Fashion Week catwalk
Striking over-sized suit jackets stole the limelight at Vauxhall Fashion Scout as Kingston University MA fashion student Eunjin Oh revealed her latest womenswear range. The 25-year-old designer’s London Fashion Week collection entitled ‘A woman confined’ was inspired by a startling image she saw in a book by Iranian artist Shirin Neshat, who’s work challenges stereotypes … [Read More]
Feetmanseoul at All University Fashion Week
All University Fashion Week pictures now online at Feetmanseoul. Great pics, great designs. http://bit.ly/chyJUm #. via @metropolitician [Read More]
Hanbok designs by Park Sul-nyeo in aquarium fashion shoot
The flowing lines of hanbok take on a new meaning in this underwater fashion show celebrating the opening of the Lotte Department Store at Cheongnyangni Station, Seoul. Beautiful. http://bit.ly/9Ec5JC # Hanbok designs by Park Sul-nyeo. All photos via Yonhap / Reuters [Read More]
2010 Travel Diary #35: Makgeolli, maeuntang and a fashion show
We sit outside in a pavilion overlooking the river as the sun goes down over the hamlet of Saengcho in the north of Sancheong County, picnicking on tiny deep-fried fish with the usual kimchi side dishes, all washed down with makgeolli. We are waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. Morgan and Yoseph … [Read More]
RIP Andre Kim
RIP Fashion designer Andre Kim. Died on 12 August 2010, aged 75. Kim became the first Korean to show a collection in Paris, and later years saw him present his spectaculars at the pyramids in Egypt and at Angkor Wat in Cambodia. In 1992, the International Olympic Committee invited him to hold a fashion show … [Read More]
Choi Eudon “One to Watch”
Korean-born fashion designer Eudon Choi, Royal College of Art graduate and "one to watch" – featured in Elle Magazine bit.ly/9fAddE # [Read More]
Fashion & Passion: Knitting Design at the KCC
News of an unusual exhibition at the KCC, starting today: The 12th KSKD Knit Invitational Exhibition 2010: “Fashion & Passion”, 26th July – 31st July 2010 at the Korean Cultural Centre, London, UK. KSKD stands for Korean Society of Knitting Design which aims to encourage access to knitwear design trends in various different ways. KSKD … [Read More]
“Veteran” Baek Ji-young’s fashion retail interests
When does a female entertainer become a “veteran”? Baek Ji-young, “veteran singer”, models some of the casual wear available in her online clothes store (via the Chosun Ilbo). http://bit.ly/absixK #. Her own lingerie line coming soon. [Read More]
Pastel scarves for men the latest fashion craze
I can see pretty male silk scarves lasting about as long as male sarongs. http://bit.ly/9AUYwV # [Read More]
Love the vuvuzela
Precisely how many "official" Red Devils supporters outfits ARE there? http://bit.ly/9Yxdjx #. There seems to be a new one in the papers every day. [Read More]
Horan to model corsets
"Horan's mysterious moods and modern looks match well with our brand," says a suit from M Corset, a female underwear manufacturer in Sinsa-dong. Clazziquai's vocalist is to model for them. http://bit.ly/aLHAa0 # [Read More]
Lee Soo-kyung models Andre Kim in Beijing
Some rather nice Andre Kim designs on the Beijing catwalk. More approachable than some of his other work. Modelled by Actress Lee Soo-kyung. http://bit.ly/dy8U2w and http://bit.ly/b5rjgF # [Read More]
Korean fashion students get recognition in London
Korean fashion students at London colleges have been getting recognition: Jackie Lee of Central St Martins was one of the winners of the Harrods Design Award, while Rok Hwang won the L’Oréal Professional award for his “literally star-studded collection of maxi tube dresses in brown and blue.” At London College of Fashion, Lee Young-li’s MA … [Read More]
Arirang sells French Connection
“This is The Woman,” opens a new ad for French Connection. “The Woman of All Women.” The voiceover is rather reminiscent of British children’s TV programming from the 1960’s (Watch with Mother), albeit with a French accent. The footage is in black and white, adding to the slightly dated feel. And in the background, we … [Read More]