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South Korean Brand System Opens First Flagship in Paris, With Big Global Retail Ambitions
The subsidiary of the Hyundai conglomerate wants to establish the homegrown System as an international brand…
EXCLUSIVE: Polène Opens Flagship in Seoul
The French leathergoods line will debut its store in Sinsa-dong as it readies to expand to London and…
Bold, Practical and Very Online: Four Homegrown South Korean Brands to Know
Open YY, Bonbom, Amomento and Jiyongkim are some of South Korea's hottest homegrown brands that are gaining…
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BTS, Blackpink and other K-pop stars are helping to spread "hallyu" worldwide.
EXCLUSIVE: Lane Crawford to Launch Capsule With Buzzy Korean Fashion Brand Bonbom
Founded by Bonbom Jo, the label quickly gained popularity for working with K-pop groups Blackpink, BTS, Aespa…
Asian Celebrities Were the MVPs of Paris Fashion Week
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach-Jauncey, Heart Evangelista, Wonyoung Jang and Momo were among the most impactful front…
Kimhēkim Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear: Puzzle Pieces
Everything is fitting together for the South Korean designer, who introduced a new bag, played with his…
Miss Sohee Couture Spring 2024
Sohee Park channeled her taste for precious antiques into richly decorated sultry gowns.
Songzio Men’s Fall 2024
South Korean designer Jay Song offered a confident and transformable lineup inspired by antiheroes.
South Korea’s Songzio Gears Up for Paris Flagship, Womenswear Line
The 30-year-old menswear label is in expansion mode with a succession of flagship projects as it eyes a new…
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Names K-pop Band Riize as Newest House Ambassadors
Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee and Anton of the group Riize are the latest South Korean…
EXCLUSIVE: Beauty Brand Yepoda Secures Investment From Chris Good, JamJar Investments
The Germany-based label inspired by K-beauty closed a series A funding round led by the former Estée Lauder…
Kate Middleton Hints to Princess Diana’s Red Catherine Walker Dress Featured in ‘The Crown’
The Princess of Wales' red number was a slight nod to the South Korean flag and Princess Diana's dress from…
Eric Nam Questions Everything on ‘House on a Hill’
Eric Nam on his new album, ongoing tour and his upcoming acting debut.
Gucci Names Gyuyoung Park as Global Brand Ambassador
The South Korean actress was among the guests at the Gucci Ancora spring 2024 fashion show held in Milan last…