[Herald Design Forum 2017] Architects share their design philosophy with youths

Renowned architects shared their design philosophy during a session of the Herald Design Forum 2017 that took place on Tuesday under the slogan “Design for Humanity” in Seoul. The first speaker for Herald X Dgit was Carme Pigem, a Spanish architect and member of the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm RCR Arquitectes. Carme Pigem, a Spanish architect and member of the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm RCR Arquitectes, speaks during the HERALD X DGIT session at the Herald Design For

Nov. 7, 2017

Dior reveals making of Song Hye-kyo’s wedding dress

French luxury brand Christian Dior revealed making-of photos of Song Hye-kyo’s wedding dress through its official Instagram, Saturday. At the wedding, which took place Tuesday at The Shilla Seoul, Song Hye-kyo was adorned in a wedding dress made by Christian Dior. (Instagram of Christian Dior)A sketch and final version of the dress was pictured. In another photo, a craftswoman was seen sewing the pattern of the dress. The brand capped the photos, “The process of making Song Hye-kyo’s haute coutu

Nov. 5, 2017

[Herald Interview] Why sensitivity is important in design

In an age where design permeates all industries and aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s second session, set to take place Tuesday at 1 p.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design.The speakers of the session, titled “Design Thinking,” spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. –Ed. Commu

Nov. 4, 2017

[Herald Design Forum] Technology a great enabler; but humans are at heart of design

In an age where design permeates all industries and aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s third session on Nov. 7, three global designers will discuss their philosophy and approach to design.The speakers of the session, titled “The Design 4.0: New Normal Design Economy,” spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event. -- Ed.  George Popescu (Herald Design Forum)IOT in nascent stage, more to explore: George PopescuGeorge Popescu is

Nov. 3, 2017

[Herald Design Forum] Creations that capture emotions

In an age where technology has come to play a pivotal role in design, this year’s Herald Design Forum turns its focus to humanity.The “fourth industrial revolution” that is beginning to transform the economy is characterized by hyper-intelligence, hyper-connectivity and hyper-convergence. Comprehensive thinking and creative perspectives are crucial in order to adapt to this environment.For decades, design has been the core engine in driving convergence among industries. In an era of technologica

Nov. 3, 2017

[Herald Interview] Finding humanity in design

In an age where design permeates all industries and all aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s first session, set to take place Tuesday at 9:20 a.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design. (Herald Design Forum)The designers spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. -- Ed.Experimenting wit

Nov. 1, 2017

[Video] ‘Fashionistas’ gather at 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week

Shot by Lim Jeong-yeo / Edited by Lim Jeong-yeo The 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week successfully wrapped up the weeklong shows at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Saturday. A total of 184 brands participated this year, showing off 75 spring and summer collections. The events kicked off on Oct. 16 with the opening of the exhibition ‘Endless journey’ of Rubina, which encapsulates the honorary designer’s 37 years of career.Fashionistas from Taiwan captured at the 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week (Lim Jeon

Oct. 24, 2017

[Announcement] Tickets released for Herald Design Forum 2017

Breaking away from the conventional view that design is a decoration for products, it plays a key role in the emergence of new industries and collaboration of existing ones in the era of the “fourth industrial revolution.”The Herald Design Forum 2017 will take place on Nov. 7 under the slogan “Design for Humanity” in the country’s capital. Join us as leading designers, architects and CEOs from around the world unfold their experiences and thoughts on design for humanity at the annual Herald Desi

Oct. 16, 2017

From Yoona to Moon Geun-young, female celebs go bold on BIFF’s red carpet

Korean actresses shone on the red carpet of the Busan International Film Festival on Thursday, showing off bold looks. Here are some of their outfits:Yoona of Girls’ Generation (Yonhap) (Yonhap)The Girls’ Generation member wore a figure-hugging, low-back long dress, completing the look with a pair of sparkling earrings. The white lacey dress accentuated her slender figure. She was the event’s host with actor Jang Dong-geun. Actress Moon Geun-young (Herald Pop)Actress Moon Geun-young opted for a

Oct. 13, 2017

Teen actress Seo Shin-ae’s revealing dress goes viral on social media

Fashion can drastically change one’s image. And such was the case for teen actress Seo Shin-ae, who attended the Busan International Film Festival clad in a white revealing dress. The 18-year-old actress drew attention at the event’s star-studded red carpet Thursday, as she wore a revealing white dress that was a stark contrast to her previous youthful image.  (Herald Pop)Her outfit generated buzz on social media, with some netizens disapproving. Several comments read, “It’s shocking to see Seo

Oct. 13, 2017

[Eye] Shimmering sculpture one cap at a time

I was admiring a stunning installation piece shimmering undulating against a panel when a gallerist manning the Galerie RX booth at the Korea International Art Fair last month asked if she could take a photo of me and the piece. I was wearing hanbok as part of an assignment I was working on at the time and she explained that she wanted to show the artist that his work was being shown in Korea. The artist was El Anatsui, a Ghanaian artist now based in Nigeria, who weaves together discarded bottle

Oct. 13, 2017

Details of first lady’s clothes offer pleasant surprise

The presidential Blue House released detailed information on first lady Kim Jung-sook’s outfits via its official social media Monday, offering a rare glimpse into her shopping style that surprised many Koreans. A photo of the suit on the left (G Market) and Kim (Yonhap)The post read, “Kim purchases ready-made clothes and mends clothes herself. The white suit, which she often wears at official events, was purchased through a television home shopping channel.” After the post, the suit, which costs

Oct. 11, 2017

Nonprofit magazine sells out with Park Hae-jin as cover model

Nonprofit magazine The Big Issue sold out thanks to Park Hae-jin, who modeled for its cover, the actor’s agency said Wednesday. Park modeled royalty-free for the magazine’s two October issues, contributing to a charitable cause. 　(The Big Issue)The Big Issue helps the sustainable rehabilitation of homeless people by hiring them as magazine sellers dispatched in front of major subway station exits. Park was featured on the two-part October issues, the first of which sold out within four days of i

Oct. 11, 2017

2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week set for biggest event yet

The upcoming 2018 S/S HERA Seoul Fashion Week will focus on increasing support for emerging designers, inviting more quality buyers and creating a festive mood throughout the city. “More companies are interested in backing new artists. This is inspirational, and we aim to follow the trend,” said Kim Yoon-hee, the director of fashion and creative industry division at Seoul Design Foundation at the press conference held Tuesday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.  Kim Yoon-hee, the director o

Oct. 10, 2017

History reimagined at Deoksugung Palace

Many galleries and museums in Seoul stay open during the long Chuseok holiday, which is a great opportunity to explore the arts scene in the capital. At Deoksugung Palace, artists show us their interpretation of the short-lived Daehan Empire (1897-1910) in an exhibition organized by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) and the Deoksugung Palace Management of the Cultural Heritage Administration.“Deoksugung Outdoor Project: Light, Sound, Landscape” links the past and the pres

Oct. 2, 2017

[Herald Interview] Imagining hanbok as everyday wear

Hanbok designer Damyeon Lee Hye-soon made headlines a few years ago when it became known that a restaurant at a five-star Seoul hotel had refused to let her in on grounds that her hanbok posed a danger to herself and fellow diners. Apparently, the restaurant was concerned that someone might trip over Lee’s skirt.That episode brought to light the prejudices that many Koreans harbor about hanbok and how poorly we treat our own traditional clothing.  Hanbok designer Damyeon Lee Hye-soon speaks at h

Sept. 29, 2017

[Video] Learning to wear hanbok with confidence

What would it be like to wear hanbok to work every day? Sitting across from hanbok designer Damyeon Lee Hye-soon at lunch earlier this month, my curiosity was piqued. I had seen her in hanbok on the streets of Mumbai, the crisp hanbok standing out among the sea of sari. I had seen photos of her on a bridge in Paris, her skirt swaying with the breeze. Wearing hanbok to work for a week required more confidence than anything else. (Hanbok courtesy of Damyeon)　Over lunch that day, we cooked up a pro

Sept. 29, 2017

Organic cosmetics Rootree expands beyond domestic market

“Made in Forest” organic cosmetics brand Rootree is planning to promote its overseas expansion to the Vietnamese market, following the recent advancement to the market in Russia.Rootree is expected to host a brand launching event and press conference in Hannoi, Vietnam, next month. The announcement makes clear the brand’s intentions of advancing to the Asian market. Rootree signed a $420,000 contract with Goshen Korea, one of Russia’s cosmetics distributor company, as well as finalized its entra

Sept. 28, 2017

Syrian artists find ways to express war’s impact

The Syrian War, now in its seventh year, has claimed some 500,000 lives. Of the prewar population of 22 million people, about 6.3 million people have been internally displaced, while more than 5 million have fled the country, becoming refugees. Among those who left Syria is artist Tania Al Kayyali whose works are on exhibition at Art Space DA:MDAA in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, as part of “Syria Art Exhibition: Do Fish Ever Get Seasick?” a group show of five Syrian artists. Of the five, only one curren

Sept. 19, 2017

[Herald Interview] Designing for ‘dynamic woman on the go’

It is often said that it is never a good time to start a fashion brand, but for Lee Ji-min, founder and creative director of J.Cricket, it meant that now is as good as ever.So Lee, armed with years of experience in high-end fashion retail in China as well as a creative desire, plunged once again into designing. Lee had her own fashion brand which she folded after the 9/11 attack. In 2003, together with an Italian partner, she set up a fashion consultancy business in Shanghai with major European

Sept. 8, 2017