Seoul Fashion Week 2010
Nosgun A/W 2010.
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By Michael Reyes
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As World Design Capital 2010, Seoul's creative future is hotly anticipated, and in recent years, Seoul Fashion Week (SFW) has catapulted the city's burgeoning young talent onto the international stage. Forward-thinking emerging designers and progressive South Korean labels are setting SFW apart as a key player in both the Asian and International markets.

This season attracted buyers and media from metropolises including London, Paris and Hong Kong, all of whom were eager to catch a glimpse of Seoul's rising stars. From New York came buyers keen to sniff out collections which demonstrated fresh, unique looks.

Deep tones, shimmering colours, sloping overcoats, draping silhouettes, geometric cuts and triangular compositions permeated the scene. Seoul's natural energy exuded from the collections with a swagger distinctly Korean.

Standouts include Choi Bum-Suk's collaged leathers; Nosgun's serene forms; soft and shimmering masculinity at 8C11C; enchanting draped looks at Alani, and Chang Kwang Hyo's 20-year retrospective collection, which re-asserted the value of technical skill.

Mirroring Seoul's superb street fashion, SFW moves to the upsurging beat currently flowing through the South Korean design scene.

Beetle wings fluttered on the runway

Beetle wings fluttered on the runway at Nosgun.

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Voluminous, textured arms

Voluminous, textured arms at Nosgun.

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A serene silhouette strikes a pose

A serene silhouette strikes a pose at Nosgun.

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Seoul Fashion Week F/W 10/11

8C11C A/W 2010.

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Bright lights and shimmering tights

Bright lights and shimmering tights at 8C11C.

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Model wearing black shoes, pants and coat

8C11C A/W 2010.

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Oversized drapery dominated

Oversized drapery dominated at 8C11C.

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’A Shaded View of Fashion’.

Diane Pernet, of ’A Shaded View of Fashion’.

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A-line menswear at Alani.

A-line menswear at Alani.

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Soft masculinity in shades of grey

Soft masculinity in shades of grey at Alani.

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Gentle lines and buttonless tops out in force

Gentle lines and buttonless tops out in force at Alani.

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A military-inspired finale

A military-inspired finale at Caruso.

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Layered compositions

Layered compositions at Caruso.

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Fur trimmings

Fur trimmings at Caruso.

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The models came kilted

The models came kilted at Caruso.

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Nipped waists and drapes

Nipped waists and drapes at Caruso.

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Super-sleek in silver suit

Super-sleek in silver at Caruso.

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Ladvan Vandalist by Vandal designer Yang

Ladvan Vandalist by Vandal designer Yang, Hee-Min.

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Checks and layers

Checks and layers at Vandalist.

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Knits and weaves

Knits and weaves at Resurrection.

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Industrial leather armoury

Industrial leather armoury from Resurrection.

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Layers in leather

Layers in leather at Resurrection.

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Vintage tailoring by Resurrection.

Vintage tailoring by Resurrection.

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Zippers a-plenty Jacket

Zippers a-plenty at Resurrection.

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Asymmetrical plaid jacket

Asymmetrical plaid at Resurrection.

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Yellow sweatshirt Typical Seoul street style

Typical Seoul street style.

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Buyers from NYC interview Choi Bum-Suk

Buyers from NYC interview Choi Bum-Suk, designer at General Idea.

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General Idea designer and self-styled ’Korean Marc Jacobs

General Idea designer and self-styled 'Korean Marc Jacobs', Choi Bum-Suk.

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Anticipation rises before General Idea's

Anticipation rises before General Idea's A/W 2010 show.

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High collars in fur at General Idea.

High collars in fur at General Idea.

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Mix and matched leather patterns

Mix and matched leather patterns at General Idea.

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Buckled up Walk

Buckled up at General Idea.

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Draped and flowing layers of wool

Draped and flowing layers of wool from General Idea.

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Distressed denim took to the runway

Distressed denim took to the runway at General Idea.

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1940s inspired tailoring

1940s inspired tailoring from Beyond Closet.

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Tough, industrial looks were married with softer takes

Tough, industrial looks were married with softer takes at Beyond Closet.

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Intricate additions such as extra long cuffs and military detailing

Intricate additions such as extra long cuffs and military detailing from Beyond Closet.

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