“Korean! The Korean Wave’, V&A’s Playful Exhibition Celebrating Korean Fashion and Culture
“I wanted to mix traditional Korean clothing with European clothing, so I asked for the full list of European clothing and mannequins owned by the V&A to decide what to match,” said the acclaimed stylist. Suh Younghee talks about her contributions.for Korean!she combines the summer hanbok underskirt, underpants, and underjacket with an 18th-century European hoop skirt to create a unique look that goes beyond underwear. Pioneer of the “fashion hanbok” movement, Chai Kim (her dress is the most coveted for Korean brides) wears the chorik, or men’s equestrian coat, in exquisite women’s ensembles in sumptuous silk. changed to .
There are works by young designers, and you can get a glimpse of the future of K-Fashion. Ji Won Choi’s hanbok-influenced leisurewear, made in her Adidas collaboration in 2019, was worn by Beyoncé. Freshly graduated from Central St. Her Martins, Miss Her So Hee’s Park Her So Hee has been spotted as a new generation of couturiers. Her sculptural silhouette is carefully handcrafted and embroidered using deadstock and recycled fabrics.
Korean culture is so fluid and contrasting that covering so many aspects can be a daunting task, and staging can sometimes be disjointed. Korean!, exhibits a rich dynamic energy that reflects Korea itself. I want to dance, I want to sing, I want to remix like a Korean.