The Seoul Fashion Week took off with a great success. Â The event was categorized into three exhibits which includes: Korean designers, Generation X for budding Korean designers and Fashion Take-Off which was the exhibit for old and new designers. Â There were 43 designers that showed their collection for Seoul Fashion Week 2011.
The event showcased the brands from Seoul which gave an opportunity to all Korean designers. Â Among the brands which are sough after by celebrities like Lady Gaga, Super Junior and Black Eyed Peas include: Andy & Â Debb and Doii Paris. Â These brands are popular in Milan, New York and London.
Check out the brands that made a ruckus in the Seoul Fashion Weel F/W 2011 Women’s Collection:
ANDY & DEBB
The designers behind this brand is Andy Seokwan Kim and wife Debbie Wonjeong Yoon. Â They met while studying fashion in New York. Â The label was introduced in 1999 and they launched their first collection at the New York Fashion Week. Â Their designs include: feminine and romantic minimalist dresses and simple silhouettes. Â Their dresses are worn by celebrities and actresses in Korea.
KWAK HYUN JOO COLLECTION
The person behind this brand is designer Kwak Hyun Joo. Â His collection had been shown in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. Â His collection is called “Mad Kiss” where the theme centers on Snow White. Â The collection includes: biker jackets, corset skirts, light khakis and more. Â Hyungsik from ZE:A modeled for his S/S 2011 collection.
DOII PARIS
Lee Doii is the designer behind this brand. Â The designer graduated from Central St. Martins College and worked under John Galliano and Kenzo. Â The collection includes: fairy tale inspired outfits with lace, ruffles and silks. Â The designs are handmade and only a limited number of designs exist.
The Seoul fashion scene is one-of-a-kind and their strength lies on the diversity of the designers. Â Both young and old designers share a passion for fashion. Â They design for what consumers want and they have an understanding that fashion is business.
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