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Tue, June 26, 2018 | 02:36

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[INTERVIEW] Korean-Nigerian model gains spotlight

It has only been a year since the first Korean-Nigerian fashion model Han Hyun-min appeared on the local fashion scene. He became a sensation both in and outside of the country and Time magazine picked Han as one of the “30 Most Influential Teens of 2017.” Han's unprecedented success gave hope to many multicultural families living here. A 16-year-old high school student Bae Y...

Fashion | 2018-06-01 18:05

For nail art, in US there is only nail, no art

When “Korean nail art” is searched on Google, there are various designs available to choose from. But for “American nail art,” one mainly finds pictures of nails with the American flag.

Fashion | 2018-06-01 13:59

'Hallyu Silk Road' under construction

Just like the ancient trade route Silk Road, which connected China and Europe and later evolved into the main route for cultural exchanges between East and West, Yang Eui-sig says he hopes the annual events can eventually serve as a platform through which Asia and Europe can increase cultural exchanges.

Fashion | 2018-05-14 16:21

Models' first 10 seconds on runway make or break the show

Catwalks are a 10-second game and each model's first 10 seconds on the runway can make or break the show.

Fashion | 2018-05-06 16:53

This is Seoul fashion

Seoul's biggest biannual fashion event ended Saturday with an accomplishment in promoting Korean beauty.The six-day HERA Seoul Fashion Week had 37 designer brands, two companies and 90 rising designers unveiling their 2018 fall and winter collections at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul. The trade show kicked off with “hanbok” (Korean traditional dress) designer Kim ...

Fashion | 2018-03-23 17:35

Investing 15 minutes every day makes skin more than just good

There is a popular saying that having flawless skin is purely a genetic game of chance.But such perfect skin, often meaning firm, glowing and blemish-free, might be impossible and even those lucky to be born with better skin than others need consistent effort to keep their skin healthy due to the changing environment and health conditions.I was one of the lucky ones to have f...

Fashion | 2018-03-16 14:53

Seoul fashion ready to turn buzz into business

Top Korean designers will be unveiling their 2018 fall and winter collections at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul from March 19-24, beginning with a hanbok show to herald the overall concept _ Korean beauty.

Fashion | 2018-03-08 16:53

Hunion challenges diversity in gender roles

More men are becoming courageous enough to change the country's strict conventions, especially in beauty and fashion, and Hunion is one of the brave ones.The YouTube beauty expert, whose Korean name is Park Sang-hoon, calls himself a beauty creator who specializes in cosmetics product reviews. He has over 54,000 followers.

Fashion | 2018-02-25 17:16

Plus-sized models open New Year with fashion show

The New Year’s weekend celebration is said to be a party felt around the world. For some, it is a time of reflection, celebration and champagne. For Ghanaian-Canadian teacher Rosemary Manso and her troupe of plus-sized models, the New Year kicked off with applause at Itaewon’s Crown Hotel -- and a plus-sized fashion statement.

Fashion | 2018-01-09 17:06

Girl life is a drag

Today, I’m going to lead you down The Rabbit Hole. Literally. And I’m going to do something unusual for me and cut right to the chase. I’m using my picture/social commentary/visual sociology column slot this week to talk about the “Korean Girl,” fashion and gender codes in Korea. And like all my columns so far, the picture is part illustration, but also the data in the argume...

Fashion | 2018-01-03 15:41

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