SEOUL FASHION WEEK SS16 DAY 1

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Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 is underway at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. MUTZINE has exclusive coverage of the runway shows this season featuring top models, celebrity cameos, and of course, the latest fashions. We recap the catwalk highlights from day one.

CRES. E DIM.

Cres. E Dim’s collection, titled Cirque, was inspired by an outdoor art installation of the same name from visual artists Bang&Lee. Similar sculptures were placed on the runway, creating obstacles for the models to dodge or climb over. The circus theme was even apparent in the embroidered sweatshirts that were brightly clown-colored. Instead of traditional handbags, there were wacky, domestic accessories such as the shopping baskets and the toaster ovens for the models to hold on to. Overall, the show was a festive display of youth, fashion, and fun.

Here’s a secret about the show: the toaster ovens that were carried by models like clutch bags were originally meant to be dragged on floor with the models leading them by their cords. (If you look closely, the toaster ovens all had wheels at the bottom.) At rehearsals, the spectacle didn’t quite work out so the models ended up carrying the toaster ovens down the runway instead.

CHOIBOKO

The very beginning of the Choi Boko show featured muted, subtle shades of blue with patchwork of flannel, denim, flowers, polka dots, and pinstripes. Models toted large suitcases as if they were traveling through the airport. This beginning gave no prelude to the second half of the show. The blues transitioned into a graffiti-like patchwork before spiraling into an explosion of colors. The last section was fitting of the circus theme from Cres. E Dim. with oversized hats that were like Goofy’s and large polka dots in bright primary colors styled with vertically striped bottoms. Checkered patterns were mixed in as well through the luggage and as a patch on some coats.

The show ended with a surprise performance from a group of dancers, clad in the flamboyant dresses and wearing headlights. The dancers executed Bollywood-esque dance moves to the tune of Elle King’s “Ex’s and Oh’s.” After carrying the luggage off the runway, the models returned for their final turn on the runway.

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SOURCE: MUTZINE

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Comments

[kjc48.livejournal.com]

OOOoooh: colours AND prints! My faves (I shall never be able to afford any of this lol)!!!

Slightly ot: I've discovered a Korean brand called "Ethrica". Really interesting cuts, and great patterns, also seems to be attempting to be ethical (lol). The only flaw is that I don't think they employ any Africans within Korea nor do they work with Africans in Africa. But they do try to support some African fashion industries.

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

interesting
http://habstore.com/products/Ethrica/368/
http://habstore.com/product/ETHRICABloom-Pleats-Mini-Dress-Aint-she-lovely/3972/?cate_no=368&display_group=1
kinda side eyeing them naming the dress "Ain't she lovely" then using a European model

[kjc48.livejournal.com]

hat's one of the reasons I can't fully support it. I looked through all their collections. They have only use Korean and white models. They know what's up and they aren't even trying.

I'm hopping it's because they're a young brand and are trying to not scare off potential buyers who don't know about their company mission~ They recently got on of their (less obviously african!) dresses worn buy Suzy in a magazine shoot, so they should pick up in sales and marketing.

[sand-nicky.livejournal.com]

I'm not much into fashion and some of these outfits are bizarre, however I got a hot Junsu out of this and I'm really happy xD