Dear Shaded Viewers,
If Korean menswear has a style of its own -which could be defined as a clever mix between sportswear, tailoring and luxe minimalism- the womenswear shows I have seen so far are much more diverse and complex, with different types of clients in mind. I liked the directness and urban feel of S=YZ, a collection designed by Yujin Song and Juyeon Jo. It was their first show during Seoul Fashion Week and their work reminded me of early Jean Colonna. Using leopard print, sexy cuts and dangerous black, they delivered a clear and coherent message.
I loved the sleeveless biker waistcoat worn with an animal print skirt and open sandals.
Best,
Philippe
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Philippe Pourhashemi
A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.
