Please introduce yourself and your brand Adulescent. Li: My name is Juun Li, and this is Jongyun Park. At first we just wanted to spread our idea of ‘don’t grow up’. That’s the first [idea] we wanted to spread to the masses, and we were thinking of how to spread it. In the process, we […]
Read more "Interview: Behind Korean Brand Adulescent"S=YZ tested the waters in their latest collection, exploring the ripples and flows of the aged concept of femininity through playful contortion. The ladylike tweed, tucked over silky slips and sheer basics, was a unique spring staple among the pastel shades. Balancing out casual touches of bombers and cropped sweatshirts, the bubbly silhouettes, along with […]
Read more "Seoul FW SS’16: S=YZ"Doii’s whimsy carried it through another season, the collection’s eclectic mix bringing out our inner child. Tiered skirts draped in metallic shine and the pieces’ use of embroidery, lace, and stripes easily charmed us with its feminine ways. Decorated with tassel detail and funky shoes, the cotton candy pinks and blues rewound the clock hands. […]
Read more "Seoul FW SS’16: DOII"Perfecting the boundary between ready-to-wear and art, Jarret’s latest pieces will make everyone one of the cool kids. Covered in a coating of transparency, sheer layers were a key source of captivation as it hung over cool tones with pops of red. Underneath, letter graphic print blanketed the collection, coordinating with matching separates for a […]
Read more "Seoul FW SS’16: Jarret"Kumann Yoo Hye Jin, known for a unique silhouette, crafted a strategic use of color and pattern in her latest work. Pieces were engulfed by muted tones with delicate geometrics, the symmetry balancing out the distinct details. As it hung alongside belts and asymmetric zippers, pockets provided a delightful contrast on the chic spring jackets. […]
Read more "Seoul FW SS’16: Kumann Yoo Hye Jin"Zap! Boom! Flash! Basically ever onomatopoeia describes the sound of our camera trying to snap every chic bag as it whizzed by (apparently fashion people are always on the move). Handbags, clutches, satchels, backpacks, and more of all shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns were an inspirational sight to behold. They were the kind of bags […]
Read more "Paris Fashion Week’s Most Stylish Bags"Pulling together girly, playful, and classic vibes, Carlos Gil drew out the meaning of spring with his latest designs. The soothing tones of blues, oranges, salmons, and teals atop crisp whites kept the mood vibrant and exciting. Accentuated with deep V’s, classic a-lines and boxy shoulders easily matched the stripes and bustier patterns. The touch […]
Read more "Milan FW SS16: Carlos Gil"On a cool evening along the westside highway at Studio 59 at Chelsea Piers, iiJin presented its latest interpretation of spring / summer streetwear glam for NYFW’s fashion-forward. Sequins, black and white stripes, colorfully dotted painted faces, and platform shoes were the constants at iiJin’s military funk inspired collection. A showcase of menswear and womenswear […]
Read more "NYFW SS16: IIJIN"A narrow, marble staircase led the way up to KahriAnne Kerr‘s quaint and pop art-inspired NYFW debut which kicked off Day 1 at the The Gregory Hotel in NYC. Upon entering, a vibrant, summery array of colorful print motifs of lips, lipsticks, watermelon, sunglasses and ice cream prints from her contemporary line of tops, shorts, […]
Read more "NYFW SS16: KahriAnne Kerr"A spirited reminder of the carefree style of the past, Paul & Alice once again captivated viewers with a memorable collection. Starting off strong, a sea of plaid and check prints paired with quirky stripes and denim proved to be an eclectic mix. Embroidered collars and cut-out shoulders were touches of sass, along with some […]
Read more "SFW F/W 2015: Paul & Alice"Inspired by her own experience, Soulpot Studio designer Kim Su Jinn relived the feeling of living in Seoul with her latest collection. Starting off with clean, crisp lines, flawless black, white, and gray pieces were peppered with elegant shades of blue. Aesthetic skirt hems mingled with turtlenecks and wide-leg pants, chic and stylish without a care […]
Read more "SFW F/W 2015: Soulpot Studio"Creating classic, feminine pieces doused in a calming aura, S=YZ designed their own scent with a beautiful collection. Trapeziums were the go-to motif, dominating belted jackets, pullover sweaters, and statement hats. An animated perfume bottle print was a spirited addition, a lighthearted embodiment of the difficult medium of scent. Leather and wool were undoubtedly staples […]
Read more "SFW F/W 2015: S=YZ"Piecing together an eccentric assortment of nostalgia, pushBUTTON rebuffed the typical winter mood in favor of a refreshing, energizing collection. Past trends came back to life with a fresh twist; structured shoulders accompany voluminous hair in an amusing take on 80’s trends. Deliberately clashing patterns, with combinations of houndstooth, ruffles, and stripes paired with calf-high […]
Read more "SFW F/W 2015: PUSHBUTTON"Paving the way for a new minimalist form, PartspARTs leaves nothing to waste in his latest collection. With neoprene as the primary force behind each piece, this futuristic theme preserves a basic and boxy silhouette. This season was all about the waist, as touches of color and pattern subtly change each item. Numerous shades of […]
Read more "SFW F/W 2015 : PartspARTs Imseonoc"Inspired by “Alice in Mirrorland” Syndrome, Designer Ji Youn Lee tinkered with the audience’s perceptions of reality with this season’s designs. Outlined in white and meticulously highlighting each detail, well-tailored black denim served as the collection’s building block. Vivid pink eye makeup paired with blood red lips contrasted sharply with the dominant dark hues, the […]
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