Elton Ilirjani closes the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week
So, Seoul Fashion Week is underway, and there is buzz around Seoul being the next big fashion capital. The runway shows are being held in this space-age like silver orb called the DDP, or the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a Zaha Hadid-designed silver landmark that has become the heart of the city’s fashion mecca.
The show that closed the first day of Seoul Fashion Week was the MMAM runway show, which genderless model Elton Ilirjani closed, wearing a long, black coat that doubly functions as a raincoat and dress.
“This brand is all ages and genders, and had a special place for genderless modeling, which was so touching,” Elton said.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 15: A model walks the runway during the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week AW 23 on March 15, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Justin Shin/Getty Images)SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 15: A model walks the runway during the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week AW 23 on March 15, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Justin Shin/Getty Images)SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 15: A model walks the runway during the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week AW 23 on March 15, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Justin Shin/Getty Images)SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 15: A model walks the runway during the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week AW 23 on March 15, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Justin Shin/Getty Images)SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 15: A model walks the runway during the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week AW 23 on March 15, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Justin Shin/Getty Images)SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 15: A model walks the runway during the MMAM show at Seoul Fashion Week AW 23 on March 15, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Justin Shin/Getty Images)
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