Dear Shaded Viewers,
It was interesting to see how the idea of sustainable fashion also had an impact on Korean runways. Nature was a major theme in several collections I saw and Seoul designers seem to value it as a key source of inspiration. Using natural fibers and traditional dyeing techniques, Isae presented a convincing show, with unusual volumes and proportions that felt fresh.
Garments were soft and fluid, draping themselves over the body. A sense of ease and calm defined them. The menswear looks were strong, especially the jackets and long, baggy shirts with drawstring detail.
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.
