South Korea
WWD Korea Cohosts Runway to Seoul Fashion Event
Featuring fashion shows, K-pop performances and interactive digital experiences, Runway to Seoul's goal is to…
K-pop Stars, Luxury Labels Join Frieze Seoul to Celebrate Korea’s Booming Art Scene
This year, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Prada and Acne Studios joined Seoul's buzzy art week calendar, hosting…
Shanghai-based Agency Boh Project Enters South Korea
The Seoul branch will be led by Jeffrey Jin with clients including Calvin Klein, Amiri, Nanushka and more.
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Chanel-Sponsored Korean Traditional Crafts Exhibition Open Ahead of Frieze Seoul
The show highlights delicate ox horn inlaying techniques important to South Korea's cultural heritage.
Stone Island to Stage Archival Exhibition in Seoul During Frieze
Running Sept. 5 to 9, the immersive show will be the largest installation the brand has ever staged in Asia.
Moschino Names Tiffany Young Its New House Ambassador
The singer and actress is set to front the brand's fall 2023 advertising campaign to be released this month.
Supreme Opens First Store in Seoul
Located in the upscale Gangnam area, the store is Supreme's first outpost in Asia outside of Japan and the…
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Launches ‘Lady Dior Celebration’ Exhibition Ahead of Frieze Seoul
The exhibit will feature Lee Bul's famed "Cella" sculpture alongside works of 24 Korean artists.
Yoshitaka Amano Adds Artistic Touches to Virtual K-pop Musician’s New Video
The famed illustrator has been working since the '60s.
K-Fashion Platform Company Secures $130 Million in Series C Funding Led by KKR
Seoul-based company Musinsa debuted in 2001 and now offers thousands of designer and fashion brands, as well…
Coltorti Sells Majority Stake to South Korean Group NHN Commerce
The Italian luxury multibrand retailer aims to reach sales of 200 million euros by 2027.
EXCLUSIVE: Taeyong Takes Over Paris as Loewe’s Global Brand Ambassador
Backstage after the show, the K-pop star talked about his fashion inspirations and teased new projects.
Gucci Cruise 2024 Lands at Seoul’s Historic Gyeongbokgung Palace
The collection honored Seoul's traditional culture and made cheeky references to the city's scuba diving and…
Estée Lauder Cos.’ Shares Tumble on Downgraded Outlook
The delayed recovery in travel retail in Asia is taking its toll on the beauty giant.
Louis Vuitton Stages Monumental Pre-Fall 2023 Show in Seoul
The LVMH-owned brand staged a cinematic fashion moment atop the Hangang River, with a little help from "Squid…