Style: Trend Alert, March
It’s here – the blistering winter days have come to an end, and the sweet call of spring beckons to all those impatient fashionistas out there just dying to strip off those puffy jackets and
winter coats. Resident fashion editor Gracie and Seoul’s No.1 fashion photographer
Michael Hurt (aka FeetManSeoul.com) took to the streets to find out what the buzz is for the upcoming season. You saw it here first! Watch for these trends:
Photograph by Michael Hurt
Ripped and laddered stockings
Yes, it all started with Alexander Wang’s Fall 2008 collection, but this trend was quickly adopted in 2009 and has now become the IT trend of 2010. Now the kids in Seoul are getting in on it, too.
How to wear it: With attitude. Flaunt it Kate Moss-style (below left) with a tight-fitting dress, or for understated chic, pair a crisp, corporate skirt with some stockings with just a tiny little ladder. For the seriously hardcore neo-grungers, wear some shredded tights with lace-up boots and a black mini (below right). Fierce!
Bright colours and prints
Colour is big this spring, and the bolder the better. Pair with some non-traditional shoes or strappy heels, printed stockings, a great bag and you’re there.
How to wear it: There are no rules. Just keep it bright, make it pop, and work the shoes. Check out these 2010 modern tea party looks by Lela Rose, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Twinkle by Wenlan.
Picks for March
HerKohs
Ever wandered into a cool little shop and wanted to ask for something in a different size or colour, only to be devastated when you found that the salesgirl had no idea what you were talking about? Well, we’ve found something unbelievably cool for you – a fabulous little nook in Hongdae selling an eclectic blend of funky styles…and an owner that speaks perfect English! Sunmi Koh studied fashion for 4 years in Korea and Australia and has spent a lot of time abroad. Most of her one-off pieces are sourced from Japan and the US, and many are her own creation. Say you heard about her from 10 Magazine and she’ll give you 10% off your purchase – now that’s something to look forward to. Open every day 4 – 11 pm, 02-333-4483, 010-7146-4483
Directions: Take exit 5 of Hongik University St. (line 2) and walk down the main shopping strip. Go straight all the way past Prince Edward and Vince Camuto and take the next left. Herkohs is a few shops down on that street, next to Agio Italian restaurant.
H&M
The wait is over. If you haven’t already seen all the giant posters plastered around the city, you’re already late and need to get in now. Korea’s first H&M, the Swedish megastore that has the fashion crowd all over the world going gaga, opened in Myeongdong’s CGV Noon Building on February 27th, and it’s probably the most exciting thing ever to happen in the area. Four floors of fab fashion at great prices, and sizes to fit all. Run!
Popularity: 2% [?]
