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21 May

Blackpink’s Jennie Celebrates Launch of Her Calvin Klein Capsule

Blackpink’s Jennie Celebrates Launch of Her Calvin Klein Capsule
Fans lined the road for hours in Seoul Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Jennie Kim when she arrived at a celebration to rejoice her latest capsule, Jennie for Calvin Klein. The invitation-only event, attended by 400 people, was held at Scene Seoul in Seongsu-dong, the town’s hotspot for creatives. Jennie greeted the guests wearing the knit minidress in sheer lilac from the limited-edition capsule. Calvin Klein brand ambassador Jung Kook of BTS — who’s also a Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear ambassador — also attended the event, which featured performances by DJ sister duo Simi and Haze Khadra. Jung Kook on the Calvin Klein party. Joongsan Yang and Aaron Park, courtesy of Calvin Klein As a part of the festivities, guests could view...
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30 Apr

Louis Vuitton Stages Monumental Pre-Fall 2023 Show in Seoul

Louis Vuitton Stages Monumental Pre-Fall 2023 Show in Seoul
SEOUL — Nicolas Ghesquière has been eyeing South Korea for a while now. The Louis Vuitton womenswear creative director, who has forged a long-lasting friendship with South Korean actress and brand ambassador Doona Bae, counts the K-thriller “The Host,” also starring Bae, as one in all his favorite movies. Whereas that film’s sea monster wreaked havoc on the Hangang River, Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall 2023 runway show, staged on the lower deck of the Jamsugyo Bridge overlooking those waters on Saturday evening, created drama of the fierce, fashion kind. “For Seoulites, [the Jamsugyo Bridge] is a living monument,” said Ghesquière. “It is usually an actual fictional character that’s very present in lots of movies. It’s an inspiring place to stage a show. It’s a...
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19 Apr

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Squid Game’ Director Will Help Set Scene for

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Squid Game’ Director Will Help Set Scene for
Nicolas Ghesquière’s first pre-fall runway show for Louis Vuitton will happen on a bridge over storied waters. The April 29 display in Seoul, South Korea, will unfurl after sunset on the Jamsugyo Bridge that spans the Hangang River — and with “Squid Game” director Hwang Dong-hyuk acting as a creative adviser on the show scenography. It marks the primary time the double-decker bridge will host a fashion show, and kicks off a series of initiatives between the posh goods giant and native and national governments to advertise Korea and exalt the waterway, probably the most beloved and scenic elements of Seoul and a lifeblood for thousands and thousands of South Koreans. It also represents one among the primary splashy initiatives of latest Louis...
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