https://www.scmp.com/rss/324320/feed News and insight on the latest high fashion and leading designers from South Korea en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Established in 2018, Thai fashion brand Gentlewoman has rapidly ascended to become one of Asia’s hottest names thanks to its signature tote bag, now ubiquitous on the streets of Hong Kong and across the region. Along with co-founders Raya Wannapinyo and Siripa Rueangwutthisakulchai, Jitpon Siriwattanamathangkur helped steer the ship through economic uncertainties during the pandemic, emerging with a stronger and more successful business model based on timely, trendy fashion drops and hit... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342628/how-thailands-gentlewoman-became-asias-hottest-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3342628/how-thailands-gentlewoman-became-asias-hottest-fashion-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:16 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso If you’re up to date on the latest fashion trends, there’s a chance you’ve heard names like Matin Kim and Mardi Mercredi. Fashionistas these days can often be found wearing a Matin Kim tank top, or a T-shirt and cap adorned with Mardi Mercredi’s signature flower. Both are Korean brands – yet you might not be able to tell if you were to walk into one of their stores for the first time, or heard their names in passing – both are derived from French (“matin” meaning morning, and “mardi mercredi”... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326397/how-marithe-francois-girbaud-made-comeback-fashion-world-especially-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326397/how-marithe-francois-girbaud-made-comeback-fashion-world-especially-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:00:12 +0000 By Pyo Kyung-min Seoul has emerged as a global beauty mecca and, with Korean culture booming internationally, tourists are now flocking to the capital for an immersive experience in K-beauty. But rather than just stocking up on products, travellers are visiting Seoul’s make-up studios, eager to learn the secrets behind the flawless glow of Korean stars. Often nestled in Seoul’s trendiest neighbourhoods, these popular studios – visited by both celebrities and everyday clients – offer more than... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3286584/why-k-beauty-tourists-are-flocking-seouls-make-studios?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3286584/why-k-beauty-tourists-are-flocking-seouls-make-studios?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:15:07 +0000 Where would the fashion industry be without television and film (and vice versa)? Haven’t we all dashed out to buy a Cillian Murphy flat cap in the hope of being mistaken for a Birmingham thug after a dose of Peaky Blinders on Netflix? Or a pair of block heels so we can copy Carrie Bradshaw, queen of New York, in HBO’s And Just Like That … ? Might we have imagined ourselves to be Prada-inspired, mid-century clothes horse Beth Harmon in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit? Or fancied a frilly frock as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/film-tv/article/3277874/emily-paris-peaky-blinders-fashion-still-under-thrall-tv-and-film?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/film-tv/article/3277874/emily-paris-peaky-blinders-fashion-still-under-thrall-tv-and-film?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:00:18 +0000 South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji has been crowned the “coolest person on the planet” by netizens after a photo of her in sci-fi shooter glasses and an ice-cold stance at the Paris Olympics went viral on the internet. the most aura I have ever seen in an image pic.twitter.com/HHo8yCV5O4 — Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) July 30, 2024 The 31-year-old Kim took home silver in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event on Sunday, and pictures of her quickly went viral for her unbothered... https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/buzz/article/3272644/paris-olympics-south-korean-shooter-kim-ye-ji-crowned-coolest-person-planet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/paris-olympics-2024/buzz/article/3272644/paris-olympics-south-korean-shooter-kim-ye-ji-crowned-coolest-person-planet?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:18:59 +0000 While much of the fashion world has been debating between buying Adidas Samba or Salomon sporty footwear, Swiss sportswear giant On has stealthily and steadily been building its own trainer empire on its own terms, having recently opened its first store in Paris ahead of the Olympics this summer, where it will also outfit the Swiss national team. Far younger than major market competitors like Adidas and Nike, On – founded in 2010 – expanded rapidly after entering its second decade of business.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3261550/x-post-archive-faction-pafs-collab-just-launched-seoul-swiss-sportswear-giant-joined-forces-hip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3261550/x-post-archive-faction-pafs-collab-just-launched-seoul-swiss-sportswear-giant-joined-forces-hip?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 May 2024 05:19:56 +0000 Fashion and art, arguably two of South Korea’s most important cultural exports, come together in the clothing of We11done, the buzzy avant-garde brand that has made its mark internationally by keeping its heart close to home. Co-founder Jessica Jung – who made a special appearance at Fashion Asia’s recent Fashion Challenges Forum presented by Hong Kong Design Centre – spent much of her career setting her sights on Paris, the world’s fashion capital. Thus, her return to Seoul for the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3245156/how-seoul-based-avant-garde-brand-we11done-carves-its-niche-style-chats-co-founder-jessica-jung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3245156/how-seoul-based-avant-garde-brand-we11done-carves-its-niche-style-chats-co-founder-jessica-jung?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:00:10 +0000 South Korean star Song Kang – also dubbed “son of Netflix” for his leading roles in Netflix original dramas – has returned with another hit series on the streaming platform, My Demon, a global top 10 TV show in the non-English category. Song plays a heartless demon named Jung Koo-won who loses his evil powers after falling for a cold but captivating heiress Do Do-he, played by actress Kim Yoo-jung. The seasoned actor, who’s known for starring as a male lead in romances, is one of the most... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3243933/5-son-netflix-song-kangs-best-fashion-looks-star-hit-k-dramas-sweet-home-and-my-demon-always-stuns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3243933/5-son-netflix-song-kangs-best-fashion-looks-star-hit-k-dramas-sweet-home-and-my-demon-always-stuns?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:00:21 +0000 Hair dyes have come a long way in the past half-century. From the iconic platinum blonde of legends like Jean Harlow in the 1930s and Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s, to the wave of celebrity-led ads in the 70s and 80s that made box hair dye a household norm, the early era saw generations of people experimenting with impulsive hair transformations. Pharmacy aisles became the mother lode of hair-colouring products, with scores of choices for those seeking a subtle colour change or something bolder to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3241585/emulate-hair-dye-icons-billie-eilish-megan-fox-and-bts-v-todays-hollywood-and-k-pop-stars-are-taking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3241585/emulate-hair-dye-icons-billie-eilish-megan-fox-and-bts-v-todays-hollywood-and-k-pop-stars-are-taking?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:45:17 +0000 After back-to-back hit albums and having just completed its first world tour in September, K-pop girl group Aespa is making a comeback on November 10 with its fourth mini-album, Drama. Deviating from Aespa’s distinct funky and bass-driven futuristic soundscapes, Drama showcased a darker tone. The group, composed of Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ning Ning, has not only achieved remarkable success in the music industry, but has also solidified its presence in the fashion world. The foursome are... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3241015/drama-10-aespas-best-fashion-looks-2023-winters-striking-red-gucci-skirt-and-ning-nings-versace-lbd?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3241015/drama-10-aespas-best-fashion-looks-2023-winters-striking-red-gucci-skirt-and-ning-nings-versace-lbd?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:22 +0000 Disney + hit the jackpot recently with its supernatural K-drama series Moving, which released in August. The show was a major boost to the streaming platform’s subscriptions, per Kdrama Stars. It’s been dubbed a South Korean take on the hit American series Heroes and centres on a group with superpowers struggling to come to terms with their unique gifts. One of Moving’s breakout stars is actress Han Hyo-joo, who plays Lee Mi-hyun in the series, who has superhuman senses. The former teenage... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3237827/movings-breakout-star-han-hyo-joos-quiet-luxury-style-bare-make-classic-fits-louis-vuitton-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3237827/movings-breakout-star-han-hyo-joos-quiet-luxury-style-bare-make-classic-fits-louis-vuitton-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:00:25 +0000 Most people know South Korean fashion designer Son Jung Wan through her celebrity fans – her flattering designs have been seen on Korean actors like Kim Shin-rok, Yoo Sun and Ji Hyun-woo, and have been worn by American celebrities including Brooke Shields, Arden Cho and Keke Palmer. Son, who founded her label in Seoul in 2010, is known for sophisticated designs that combine Korean motifs with contemporary styles. Over the years, she’s dabbled in evening wear and bridal wear, as well as... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3235176/inspired-natural-rhythm-south-korean-designer-stars-son-jung-wan-her-new-collection-shown-new-york?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3235176/inspired-natural-rhythm-south-korean-designer-stars-son-jung-wan-her-new-collection-shown-new-york?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:15:10 +0000 It’s not just K-pop and K-drama stars who have been rising on the global stage – South Korean models have also been making their marks on the fashion world. From stealing the show on the runways to rubbing shoulders with the stylish elite, meet eight models on their way to the top or already there – all while having secondary careers as actresses, musicians or designers too. 1. Lee Sung-kyung, 32 Lee, who made her modelling debut in 2008, is one of South Korea’s most successful... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213613/8-korean-fashion-models-rocking-global-runways-hoyeon-jung-squid-game-and-louis-vuitton-fame-irene?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213613/8-korean-fashion-models-rocking-global-runways-hoyeon-jung-squid-game-and-louis-vuitton-fame-irene?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:16 +0000 Almost two years after the release of Squid Game, Jung Ho-yeon – also known as Ho-yeon Jung – remains a name on everyone’s lips and a regular fixture on red carpets around the world (she was most recently spotted at the 2023 Baftas, for example). Beyond her acting talent, it’s her fashion sense and street style that have solidified her as a true fashion icon, capturing the attention of fashion brands and fans around the world. With almost 22 million Instagram followers, Jung effortlessly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3211831/deconstructing-jung-ho-yeons-street-style-squid-game-actress-always-looks-effortlessly-cool-her?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3211831/deconstructing-jung-ho-yeons-street-style-squid-game-actress-always-looks-effortlessly-cool-her?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:00:10 +0000 Blackpink’s Lisa has been setting fashion trends since the day she debuted with an edgy, show-stopping style that is only continuing to evolve and captivate more fans as time goes on. Thanks to her striking onstage outfits and chameleon-like ability to mix it up while off duty, the Thai K-pop star is a true fashion force to be reckoned with, inspiring fans around the world to emulate her fearless fashion choices. Lisa Manobal is also the most-followed member of Blackpink on Instagram, boasting... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3211698/blackpink-lisas-12-most-stylish-looks-2023-so-far-human-celine-has-rocked-plenty-independent-brands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3211698/blackpink-lisas-12-most-stylish-looks-2023-so-far-human-celine-has-rocked-plenty-independent-brands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:00:17 +0000 The extraordinary influencing power of Korean stars can be felt across many industries today, from music and cinema to fashion and beauty. As more international brands scramble to catch exclusive deals with the biggest K-pop singers and K-drama actors, the world is really starting to take notice of the ever-expanding Hallyu wave. Korean heartthrobs – known for their soft yet masculine looks – especially get scooped up as faces of beauty campaigns. So, who are the current South Korean “beauty... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3210591/8-male-korean-stars-ruling-beauty-world-astros-cha-eun-woos-dior-beauty-gig-and-got7s-jackson-wang?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3210591/8-male-korean-stars-ruling-beauty-world-astros-cha-eun-woos-dior-beauty-gig-and-got7s-jackson-wang?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:00:13 +0000 A K-pop idol’s pulling power can be so strong that when they recommend or wear a product, it’s often guaranteed to immediately sell out. Especially the ones with a massive cult following. This is so common that it’s cultivated the term “sold-out star” to describe these idols who have a “Midas touch”. It’s no wonder that so many brands are rushing to seal the deal in partnerships with Korean celebrities. Just earlier this month, houses like Dior and Valentino announced BTS’ Jimin and Suga as... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/article/3209194/8-times-k-pops-sold-out-stars-reigned-fashion-world-bts-jungkooks-prada-boots-and-blackpinks-jennie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/article/3209194/8-times-k-pops-sold-out-stars-reigned-fashion-world-bts-jungkooks-prada-boots-and-blackpinks-jennie?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Feb 2023 03:00:09 +0000 2/5 stars High fashion and high jinks collide in the incandescent The Fabulous, a young professionals drama headlined by Chae Soo-bin and Minho of the K-pop boy group Shinee. Hedonism and materialism are the order of the day in this new Netflix original series; given the focus on high-powered and hip young professionals and luxury brands, Sex and the City immediately comes to mind as the template for the show. However, while fellow Korean drama Thirty-Nine borrowed elements of Sex and the City... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3204231/netflix-k-drama-review-fabulous-chae-soo-bin-minho-star-vapid-fashion-industry-drama-could-use-some?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3204231/netflix-k-drama-review-fabulous-chae-soo-bin-minho-star-vapid-fashion-industry-drama-could-use-some?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:13 +0000 Standing in the middle of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum is an unusually beautiful Christmas tree. Well, less of a tree and more of an ethereal cloaked figure 3 metres (10 feet) high that emits a brilliant white light. It is the brainchild of Miss Sohee, or Sohee Park, who follows in the footsteps of designers like Alexander McQueen in creating the festive centrepiece for one of Britain’s most prestigious institutions. This is merely the cherry on top of an extraordinary year for Miss... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3202118/i-feel-lucky-miss-sohee-worn-blackpink-miley-cyrus-and-gigi-hadid-why-london-home-her-unique?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3202118/i-feel-lucky-miss-sohee-worn-blackpink-miley-cyrus-and-gigi-hadid-why-london-home-her-unique?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:15:08 +0000 Four billion views on YouTube don’t lie: disco anthem “Gangnam Style”, released in 2012 by rapper Psy, put Korean culture front and centre on the global stage. The world wanted more. What would become known as the K-pop phenomenon gave rise to K-fashion, K-drama, K-beauty and K-cuisine, a trend spawned in Asia and quickly picked up by Western markets. Now, in Make, Break, Remix: The Rise of K-Style, a new book examining what sparked it all, author Fiona Bae predicts that K-design will become the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3200344/after-k-pop-k-drama-and-k-fashion-could-korean-design-be-next-big-culture-phenomenon-out-korea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3200344/after-k-pop-k-drama-and-k-fashion-could-korean-design-be-next-big-culture-phenomenon-out-korea?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:38:43 +0000 Think of Tod’s, and you think of a brand that draws on a long history of classic Italian design. But the company has also always moved with the times and enthusiastically embraced innovation – something that has never been more on display than in its No_Code project. A laboratory for experimental design, No_Code aims to unleash creativity and help the company bring its heritage and commitment to craftsmanship to a wider range of pieces. As you might expect from a company that has long been... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3166889/style-edit-tods-expands-nocode-sneakers-ready-wear-projects?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3166889/style-edit-tods-expands-nocode-sneakers-ready-wear-projects?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Feb 2022 02:00:14 +0000 Major South Korean presidential candidates accused China of laying claim to their culture after a performer wore a traditional Korean dress during the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics. A woman in a white and light purple hanbok dress marched alongside other performers apparently representing China’s various ethnic groups as they carried the Chinese national flag during Friday’s event at Beijing’s National Stadium. The resentment expressed by politicians in South Korea came amid public... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3166235/dont-covet-our-culture-south-korean-presidential-hopefuls-hit?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3166235/dont-covet-our-culture-south-korean-presidential-hopefuls-hit?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:36:01 +0000 Lee Dong-jin has made an empire out of the thrift shop habits he developed during his high school years. The 24-year-old stands at the counter of his high-end Seoul vintage clothing shop “JANDARIROSTORE” – named after the street it is on – that he started with his older brother in 2016. On the wall behind him hangs a Chrome Hearts vest with the luxury brand’s iconic jewellery as buttons and fur along its collar, on sale for 10 million won (US$8,350). It is the most expensive item on offer but... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3165481/lacoste-and-ysl-burberry-budget-trend-second-hand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3165481/lacoste-and-ysl-burberry-budget-trend-second-hand?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Feb 2022 03:45:11 +0000 It’s undeniable that Korean celebrities are beloved both domestically and globally, but there are some idols and actors who have reached beyond and snagged the most specific titles thanks to their skills, charm and image. Crowned as “the nation’s …”, these honorific titles are regarded as the Korean public collectively agreeing on each celebrity’s strengths and appeal. And touting them to and for the whole country. Here are South Korea’s most beloved idols, who reign with their own royal-esque... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158868/koreas-celebrity-sweethearts-2021-nations-little-sister?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3158868/koreas-celebrity-sweethearts-2021-nations-little-sister?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:43:16 +0000 Chanel has started restricting the number of bags each customer can buy in Korea. In the case of some popular bags, a single person can now buy only one per year. According to the Hankook Ilbo, the sister paper of The Korea Times, Chanel Korea has adopted a new policy in which each customer can buy one Timeless Classic flap bag and one Coco Handle handbag per year. The “one bag per person per year” rule also applies to items that it categorises as “small leather goods”, mainly wallets and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3152446/why-koreans-are-only-allowed-buy-one-chanel-bag-year-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3152446/why-koreans-are-only-allowed-buy-one-chanel-bag-year-new?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:42:34 +0000 White slip-on sneakers, retro tracksuits and reddish-pink jumpsuits could become some of the hottest fashion items this season, largely thanks to Netflix’s gory and wildly popular thriller Squid Game. Sales for slip-on white Vans have catapulted 7,800 per cent since the show’s release, according to Sole Supplier. Days after Squid Game debuted on Netflix, global searches for tracksuits and white sneakers similar to those worn by the show’s contestants rose by 97 per cent and 145 per cent... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3151594/squid-game-has-sales-white-slip-vans-shoes-rocketing-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3151594/squid-game-has-sales-white-slip-vans-shoes-rocketing-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:45:20 +0000 “I absolutely hate lagging behind any kind of trend,” says Nikki Lee Hyuna, the creative director and designer behind Hong Kong fashion brand TAV. At the same time, she hopes her designs will be timeless. TAV, which stands for “The Absolute Value”, is not only the brainchild of the 36-year-old South Korean native – it’s the culmination of her 15 years of fashion industry experience, too. “I half-jokingly tell my close friends and family that there probably isn’t anyone in my generation who has... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3149753/timeless-k-fashion-goal-korean-designer-nikki-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3149753/timeless-k-fashion-goal-korean-designer-nikki-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:15:10 +0000 The Covid-19 pandemic and the significant amount of time people have spent locked down at home as a consequence has spawned a host of beauty trends that have come and gone. One that shows no sign of wavering is experiments with various shades of hair colour. While some high-profile celebrities have embraced their greys with grace during lockdowns – we’re looking at you, Jane Fonda – others have taken the opportunity to go bright and bold, with shades including pink (see Shakira and Chrissy... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3134588/hair-dye-sales-soared-coronavirus-lockdowns-made-novel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3134588/hair-dye-sales-soared-coronavirus-lockdowns-made-novel?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 May 2021 20:15:11 +0000 Fashion is meant to be fun, and Korea’s style stars are great at showing us how it’s done. This month there’s no stopping Givenchy ambassadors Aespa, who are in a world of their own when it comes to both music and fashion. Meanwhile, style mavens might want to take note of how Blackpink’s Jennie has been rocking her Calvin Kleins recently – and she’s not the only one. Read on for a round-up of what our favourite Korean stars have been wearing and the lowdown on which summer trends to copy. Six... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134353/k-fashion-trend-spotting-blackpinks-jennie-exos-sehun-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3134353/k-fashion-trend-spotting-blackpinks-jennie-exos-sehun-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 May 2021 08:42:59 +0000 Personal style is timeless and South Korea’s top style savants are showing us how it’s done. From Song Hye-kyo’s regal beauty adorned in Chaumet jewels, to K-pop girl bands Blackpink and Itzy sticking to the personalities they’re best known for: cool girl Lisa in Bulgari and Celine, Jennie in sexy Calvin Klein, Rosé in classic Saint Laurent, and the members of Itzy in fierce, killer, all-black ensembles. Blackpink go solo: which member is releasing what, when Song Hye-kyo in full Chaumet... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/bands/article/3132501/blackpinks-latest-looks-plus-more-korean-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/k-pop/bands/article/3132501/blackpinks-latest-looks-plus-more-korean-celebrity?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 May 2021 01:00:23 +0000 By Park Han-sol For North Korean-born Kang Ji-hyun, her chance sighting of a foreign tourist at Paektu Mountain at the age of 15 changed her life. What started out as a routine family trip to the mountain was the first time she saw an actual foreigner in the flesh. What caught her eyes wasn't his height or his unkempt beard – but his ripped jeans. He must be a beggar, she immediately thought to herself, asking her father why in the world a homeless person would be walking around Paektu. Her... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3132431/north-korean-defector-and-fashion-designer-shares-escapee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3132431/north-korean-defector-and-fashion-designer-shares-escapee?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 May 2021 09:30:17 +0000 Weekend visitors to the popular Amma Naana supermarket in the upmarket Boat Club district of Chennai might think they are somewhere in South Korea. Groups of Koreans walk the aisles and stock up on Korean groceries such as noodles, sauces, seafood and vegetables. Choi Bobae, 30, arrived in the southern Indian city in 2008 and now works for a trading company, while her husband has his own trading business there. “I love Indian people and their warmth to foreigners, and I also enjoy Indian food,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3111914/indian-city-locals-love-k-pop-and-k-dramas-while-koreans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3111914/indian-city-locals-love-k-pop-and-k-dramas-while-koreans?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:02:52 +0000 Mukbang YouTuber Moon Bok-hee’s channel, Eat With Boki, became one of the most popular “eating shows” on YouTube in recent months, attracting more than four million subscribers in little over a year to watch her guzzle down enormous quantities of food. But when you become this popular this fast, your fans can be just as quick to turn their backs. So just what is Boki being accused of? Eagle-eyed YouTubers have flagged the fact that she’s been editing her videos to cut the moments where she spits... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3101201/eat-bokis-moon-bok-hee-just-latest-mukbang-star-be?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3101201/eat-bokis-moon-bok-hee-just-latest-mukbang-star-be?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:00:12 +0000 Blackpink dropped their collaborative track Ice Cream with Selena Gomez last week and fans are still going wild over the music video. Ice Cream became the second fastest music video ever to hit 100 million YouTube views in less than 48 hours, outdone only by Blackpink’s last drop, How You Like That. What caught the eye of many were the outfits that the girls wore in the video, a mix of whimsical and luxe. Kitschy-cute is super popular right now and Blackpink have managed to blend brand pieces... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3099872/blackpink-fashion-style-their-stunning-ice-cream-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3099872/blackpink-fashion-style-their-stunning-ice-cream-outfits?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Sep 2020 06:45:14 +0000 From fashion to beauty, South Korea is the source of many of the latest trends for teens around the world. When it comes to hairstyles, the hottest new looks often originate on the heads of K-pop stars. The current permed hair trend among young people in Hong Kong and China is a direct reflection of the popularity of South Korea’s top boy bands. Chahong Room, a popular hair salon chain in South Korea, made choosing perms easy for young men by coming up with a perm catalogue. The names for the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3097235/jungkook-bts-flying-perm-chen-exos-front-frizz-latest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3097235/jungkook-bts-flying-perm-chen-exos-front-frizz-latest?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:15:10 +0000 By Kwak Yeon-soo When Blackpink released their highly anticipated music video of How You Like That in late June, it was not their music but their fashion that stole the show. Being stylishly reinterpreted with its traditional traits intact, the Korean costume, hanbok, mesmerised global fans and has encouraged them to discover Korea’s traditional beauty that was lesser known than K-pop. Blackpink members are globally recognised fashionistas. They have already proven their impeccable fashion... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3093052/how-blackpink-and-bts-are-bringing-back-hanbok-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3093052/how-blackpink-and-bts-are-bringing-back-hanbok-traditional?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jul 2020 21:00:14 +0000 Heading off for a quick staycation or simply to the gym? Say hello to these rad duffel bags and backpacks just roomy enough to carry all your essentials. All have a sporty or preppy style and hail from the top fashion houses so you’ll definitely make a statement as you tout them about this summer. Just check out Blackpink’s Lisa as she rocks her Celine bag, one from a range that includes larger models for when travel eventually begins to extend beyond domestic destinations again. Blackpink x... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3092986/blackpinks-lisa-rocks-celine-plus-more-sporty-bags-look-chic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3092986/blackpinks-lisa-rocks-celine-plus-more-sporty-bags-look-chic?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:00:17 +0000 In case you missed it – instant coffee just got a stylish makeover. The dalgona coffee’s photogenic appeal (when done right, of course!) recently gained its spotlight on social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. And because everyone is on quarantine and essentially with more time on their hands, dalgona coffee has easily become the drink du jour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Susanne Boes Andersen... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3085665/what-dalgona-coffee-how-do-i-make-it-and-why-did-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3085665/what-dalgona-coffee-how-do-i-make-it-and-why-did-it?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:25 +0000 Louis Vuitton has raised prices for its wares across South Korea, apparently aiming for the critical moment of economic recovery, as shopping malls reopen to a sea of customers who have wallets full of cash and are ready to spend. The mark-up came only two months after the luxury brand increased prices by between 3 and 4 per cent in March. The latest price hike varied for handbags and clothing items, but price increases ranged from 5 per cent to 10 per cent. The French fashion house did not... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3083404/louis-vuitton-just-raised-prices-us180-south-korea-where?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3083404/louis-vuitton-just-raised-prices-us180-south-korea-where?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:12 +0000 Expect nothing less from the country of viral fashion trends and elaborate skincare rituals – South Korean fashion influencers are celebrities in their playing fields. From making guest appearances to representing big brands, and from modelling to launching their own labels, there’s no stopping Korean KOLs when it comes to fashion.  Risabae @risabae_art: one million followers View this post on Instagram A post shared by " 메이크업아티스트 이사배 " (@risabae_art)... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3083182/5-top-south-korean-fashion-influencers-follow-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3083182/5-top-south-korean-fashion-influencers-follow-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2020 03:00:14 +0000 Like modelling or professional sports, a career as an influencer or KOL (key opinion leader), as they are known in China, can only last so long. Creating paid posts and content on behalf of luxury labels on social media is lucrative, but the ultimate goal of many is to start their own brands. However, for every Emily Weiss (the founder of beauty company Glossier) or Chiara Ferragni (who started out as The Blonde Salad and has since built a popular accessories range), there are dozens – if not... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3080644/social-media-star-irene-kim-why-her-fashion-label?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3080644/social-media-star-irene-kim-why-her-fashion-label?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:15:13 +0000 From tutorials on how to wear make-up with a face mask, to hats that incorporate a protective plastic face shield, South Koreans are seeking to make sure the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t damage their reputation for style. In one video that has gathered tens of thousands of views, 29-year-old beauty YouTuber SSUNZY gives tips for applying make-up in a way that looks good under a mask. “It’s very, very unfortunate that a mask hides your face,” she says in the video. “You can’t show off your charm.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3076739/coronavirus-styling-how-look-good-wearing-face-mask-adjust?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3076739/coronavirus-styling-how-look-good-wearing-face-mask-adjust?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2020 23:15:10 +0000 The year 2020 has proved to be the moment that South Korea’s creatives collectively steal the spotlight – spearheaded by the movie Parasite winning best picture at the Oscars, one of four trophies director Bong Joon-ho took home from Hollywood’s biggest night. He’s been followed by fashion designer Minju Kim winning the first series of Neflix’s reality TV series Next in Fashion – and now, Cho Hee-sook winning Asia’s best female chef award from Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. What makes ‘Ram-don’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3076715/after-parasite-and-netflixs-minju-kim-cho-hee-sook?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3076715/after-parasite-and-netflixs-minju-kim-cho-hee-sook?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:43:59 +0000 If you've finished watching Netflix's most popular Korean drama Crash Landing On You and are experiencing severe withdrawals, we've got you covered. The highly rated drama series isn't hyped for no reason – its final episode made headlines for breaking the previous record set by Goblin in January 2017, with a peak rating of 24.1 per cent compared to Goblin's 20.5 per cent, according to Nielsen Korea. Apart from the main stars' chemistry and stellar acting chops, here's another reason to love... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3052722/want-look-son-ye-jin-crash-landing-you-here-are-7-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3052722/want-look-son-ye-jin-crash-landing-you-here-are-7-beauty?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Feb 2020 02:00:25 +0000 The rare discovery of an 18th century Korean princess’ personal belongings have shed light on the country’s traditional make-up culture that disappeared, as in other parts of Asia, with the influx of modern cosmetics from the West. Princess Hwahyeop, a daughter of the Joseon Dynasty’s 21st king, Yeongjo, married Shin Gwang-su, the son of a high-ranking official, in 1743 when she was only 11 years old. But she died of measles in 1752 at the age of 19. The couple’s tombs were discovered in 2015... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3033621/how-18th-century-korean-princess-used-cosmetics-just-we?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3033621/how-18th-century-korean-princess-used-cosmetics-just-we?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Oct 2019 06:00:13 +0000 Lifestyle dollar store Mumuso may have satisfying discounts for everyday goods, but it also has consumers across Asia scratching their heads. If Google auto complete queries alone are anything to go by, everyone is asking the same question: is it really a Korean retailer, or is it actually Chinese? Mumuso and its low-priced counterparts Ilahui and Yoyoso have become popular across Southeast Asia for selling cheap personal care goods, beauty products and homewares in brightly lit, minimalist... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3033532/korean-or-chinese-copycat-dollar-stores-face-intellectual?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3033532/korean-or-chinese-copycat-dollar-stores-face-intellectual?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Oct 2019 00:15:04 +0000 What came first, music or fashion? “Fashion was my first career – I studied styling in London and worked for Harper’s Bazaar. The problem was I only enjoyed styling myself. I was bad at doing it for others; fortunately, I realised this quickly. “I always loved music. I was going out every weekend and meeting DJs and promoters. One offered to give me lessons and I was hooked. My interest in fashion waned and I was in the studio all the time creating music. I was failing school but my mum wouldn’t... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3030301/south-korean-dj-and-designer-peggy-gou-launches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/fashion/article/3030301/south-korean-dj-and-designer-peggy-gou-launches?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Sep 2019 05:30:04 +0000 No one seems to know exactly when the practice of wearing a surgical mask onto a crammed rush-hour train happened, but just look at any major East Asian city and you’ll spot several commuters sporting them. View this post on Instagram #中衛口罩 #炫霓紫 #怪美來襲 2019年度新色- 紫色狂潮 A post shared by CSD中衛 (@csdtaiwan) on Aug 30, 2019 at 7:50am PDT From Tokyo to Seoul and Singapore to Hong Kong, these masks are as ubiquitous on people’s faces as chopsticks are on dinner... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3025902/how-did-face-mask-hong-kongs-anti-extradition-bill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3025902/how-did-face-mask-hong-kongs-anti-extradition-bill?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Sep 2019 02:00:11 +0000 Jungkook of South Korean sensation BTS is more than just the group’s “maknae” (youngest member). A talented vocalist and dancer, Jungkook has been a key member since day one. He’s also tasted success in his own right with a series of solo acts, including Euphoria, a hit song released on August 25 last year as part of the band’s Love Yourself: Answer album. The song was featured on the soundtrack of HBO’s TV series, Euphoria earlier this month. If we’re being honest, though, it’s not just his... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3025111/6-times-jungkook-bts-made-k-pop-fans-swoon-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3025111/6-times-jungkook-bts-made-k-pop-fans-swoon-instagram?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Sep 2019 02:00:07 +0000 You can smoke it, eat it, and now you can smear it on your face. Beauty products made from marijuana have blossomed as a lucrative new sector within the skincare and cosmetics industry, with the global value of this market set to hit US$25 billion – 15 per cent of the total global beauty market – in the next 10 years, according to investment bank Jefferies. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants. Its effects are still not fully understood, but experts have... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3015604/smearing-cannabis-your-face-latest-asian-beauty-craze?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3015604/smearing-cannabis-your-face-latest-asian-beauty-craze?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Jun 2019 11:30:11 +0000