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Tag: hanbok
Korean Designer Modernizes Hanbok Into Casual Outfits
by JESSICA KWEN With its vibrant colors and unique silhouette, hanbok, or traditional Korean attire, has often been regarded as one of the most iconic aspects of Korean culture. Up […]
Talented Artist Draws Disney Princesses in Korean Hanboks
Back in 2014, we showed you the talented work of Korean artist and illustrator Na Young Wu, who goes by the handle Obsidian (@obsidian00) on Twitter. More specifically, we were taken by […]
Disney Princesses and DreamWorks Heroes Dressed in Regal Hanboks
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Once again, we find Elsa from Frozen wearing a gorgeous hanbok thanks to a gifted Korean illustrator. In a previous post, we shared stunning […]
Chanel Stages Its First Fashion Show in South Korea
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com French fashion house Chanel staged its resort fashion show at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza on Monday night, the same night as the Met […]
‘Maria the Korean Bride’ Married Strangers in All 50 States
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and regardless of how you choose to celebrate or ignore this romantic holiday, we want to recommend you a […]
Artist Reimagines Western Fairy Tales with a Korean Twist
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Anna built a snowman and Elsa formed her ice castle in an unnamed Nordic country. But what if the story of Disney’s […]
Underwater Hanbok
In awe of this underwater hanbok fashion show, which celebrated the opening of a new department store in Seoul. The designs were by Park Sul-nyeo. Simply stunning. Top photo […]
